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Primary headache content on online community platforms: a scoping review protocol
Kendall Chaffin1, Anna Horvath2, Sophie Ahmad2
1Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA chaffk2@unlv.nevada.edu.
BMJ Open
|November 1, 2024
Summary
This scoping review analyzes online content about primary headaches, including migraines and cluster headaches. It aims to identify information gaps and guide healthcare providers in addressing patient misinformation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- Patients increasingly use online platforms for medical information.
- Primary headaches affect a significant global population.
- Online content on primary headaches lacks comprehensive analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the extent of online information on primary headaches.
- To identify knowledge gaps in online primary headache discussions.
- To provide a resource for healthcare providers on patient education.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review of primary headache content on community platforms (e.g., TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube).
- Searched five electronic databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, EMBASE, PsycInfo.
- Independent screening and data extraction by two reviewers, with consensus achieved by a third reviewer.
Main Results:
- Descriptive data analysis with a narrative summary.
- Identification of available online information and existing knowledge gaps.
- Synthesis of findings to inform healthcare provider education.
Conclusions:
- Understanding online primary headache information is crucial for patient care.
- This review will highlight areas needing further research and educational focus.
- Findings will support healthcare providers in delivering accurate information to patients.
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