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The Internet as a source for current patient information

H J McClung1, R D Murray, L A Heitlinger

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, and Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205, USA.

Pediatrics
|June 2, 1998
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Online information on childhood diarrhea treatment often lacks quality, with only 20% of reviewed articles meeting American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines. Patients should be cautious of misinformation found on the internet.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Health Informatics
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • The internet provides vast medical information, but its quality varies significantly.
  • Assessing the reliability of online health information is crucial for public health.
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has established guidelines for managing childhood diarrhea.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the quality of internet-based information on childhood diarrhea treatment for laypersons.
  • To assess the medical community's adherence to AAP guidelines for pediatric diarrhea management.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted using internet searches.
  • The AAP practice parameter for acute gastroenteritis served as the standard for evaluation.

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  • 300 retrieved internet documents were assessed for compliance with AAP recommendations.

    • Main Results:

    • Only 12 out of 60 (20%) articles from traditional medical sources complied with AAP guidelines.
    • Information source, including major academic centers, did not correlate with guideline adherence.
    • Significant discrepancies were found in online recommendations for pediatric diarrhea treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Internet sources, even from reputable medical institutions, frequently provide substandard information on childhood diarrhea treatment.
    • Medical institutions must implement quality control for online content.
    • Public awareness campaigns are needed to warn patients about potential misinformation online.