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Readability and Reliability of Online Information Regarding Patellar Instability.
Matthew Quinn1, John D Milner1, Rishubh Jain1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Rhode Island Medical Journal (2013)
|August 26, 2024
Summary
Online orthopedic resources for patellar instability (PI) and medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) are often too complex for patients. Readability and reliability vary, with medical sites being least reliable.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Medical Informatics
- Patient Education
Background:
- Assessing online orthopedic patient resources is crucial.
- Limited data exists for patellar instability (PI) and medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR).
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the readability and reliability of online PI and MPFLR information.
- Identify potential barriers to patient understanding and trust in digital health resources.
Main Methods:
- Analyzed 363 FAQs from 130 websites using Searchresponse.io data.
- Assessed readability via Automated Reading Index and Flesch Reading Ease.
- Evaluated reliability against JAMA benchmark criteria.
Main Results:
- Predominant patient interest is in fact-based information.
- Average reading level significantly exceeds the recommended 6th grade.
- Resource reliability is inconsistent, with medical practice websites scoring lowest.
Conclusions:
- Online PI and MPFLR resources are often written above recommended reading levels.
- Inconsistent reliability poses a risk to patient comprehension and trust.
- Improving readability and ensuring reliability of online health information is essential.
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