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Jing Yi Kwan1,2, Fabio Stocco1,2, David J A Scott1
1The Leeds Vascular Institute, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK.
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
|June 27, 2023
Summary
Online information about statin therapy is often of poor quality and difficult to read. Healthcare professionals should create better online resources for patients seeking statin information.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Communication
- Online Health Information Quality
Background:
- Statin therapy is controversial, with patients frequently seeking information online.
- The internet and platforms like YouTube are primary sources for health information.
- Assessing the quality of online statin information is crucial for patient understanding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the quality and educational content of statin-focused information available on the internet and YouTube.
- To identify deficiencies in current online resources regarding statin therapy.
Main Methods:
- Searched for 'statin' on Google, Yahoo!, Bing, and YouTube.
- Assessed websites using Flesch Reading Ease, University of Michigan checklist, and a custom content scoring system.
- Evaluated YouTube videos using JAMA benchmark criteria, Global Quality Score, and a custom content scoring system.
Main Results:
- Websites and YouTube videos concerning statins demonstrated poor quality and readability.
- Median Flesch Reading Ease score for websites was 57.5, with a median Michigan score of 36.
- Median scores for YouTube videos were low across JAMA, GQS, and custom content evaluations.
Conclusions:
- The quality and readability of online statin information are inadequate.
- Healthcare professionals must address the limitations of existing online sources.
- Development of accurate, patient-friendly online resources for statin therapy is recommended.
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