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[Online resources for ankle sprains : A German language web analysis]
Sophie Maria Tengler1,2, Mark Lenz3,4, Gunther O Hofmann3,4
1Klinik für Unfall‑, Hand und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Deutschland. sophie.tengler@uni-jena.de.
Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)
|January 17, 2025
Summary
Online health information on acute ankle sprain (ASD) is often of poor quality and difficult to read. Improving website content and readability is crucial for effective patient understanding and care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Health Communication
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Context:
- The internet is a primary source for health information.
- Acute ankle sprain (ASD) is a common musculoskeletal disorder.
- Website quality significantly impacts patient understanding.
Purpose:
- To analyze the quality and readability of websites providing information on acute ankle sprain.
- To develop a patient guide based on the findings.
- To assess user satisfaction with top-rated websites.
Summary:
- 77 out of 250 analyzed websites on ASD were evaluated.
- Website quality varied significantly; healthcare sources were better than commercial ones.
- Only 14% met recommended readability levels, with a negative correlation between content completeness and readability.
- User satisfaction was mixed, with more critical feedback from medically knowledgeable participants.
Impact:
- Online ASD resources are suboptimal, with content, readability, and structural deficiencies.
- These limitations hinder effective patient use of online health information.
- Publishers must enhance comprehensibility and quality for better patient outcomes.
