ArticleOrthopaedic journal of sports medicine2017
Comparison of the Source and Quality of Information on the Internet Between Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: An Australian Experience.
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- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Review of Quality and Reliability of Online Information.Cureus · 2024Article
- Digital Health Literacy: Evaluating the Readability and Reliability of Cochlear Implant Patient Information on the Web.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
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- The Quality and Content of Internet-Based Information on Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Requires Improvement: A Systematic Review.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2021Review
- Time for a Different Approach to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Educate and Create Realistic Expectations.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe internet is a valuable tool, but concerns exist regarding the quality and accuracy of medical information available online. PURPOSE: To evaluate the source and quality of information on the internet relating to anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) compared with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). STUDY
designCross-sectional study.
methodsA questionnaire was administered to 50 ACLR patients in Australia to determine their use of the internet to research their operation and their familiarity with the anterolateral ligament (ALL) of the knee. The most common search terms were determined, and the first 70 websites returned by the 5 most popular search engines were used to assess the quality of information about ACLR and ALLR. Each site was categorized by type and was assessed for quality and validity using the DISCERN score, the
resultsThe majority (84%) of ACLR patients used the internet to research their operation. The quality of information available for ALLR was significantly inferior to that for ACLR according to the DISCERN score (37.3 ± 3.4 vs 54.4 ± 4.6;
conclusionThe majority of patients undergoing ACLR in Australia used the internet to research the procedure. The quality of information on the internet relating to ALLR was significantly inferior to information about ACLR. Most ALLR websites failed to include crucial information about the indication or options for treatment, prognosis, and potential complications. Surgeons should be aware of the information to which their patients are exposed through the internet and should be proactive in directing patients to appropriate websites.
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