Assessment of the Quality of Patient-Oriented Internet Information on Fluorescence Imaging in Surgery.

IF 1.2 4区 医学 Q3 SURGERY
Surgical Innovation Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-24 DOI:10.1177/15533506241256827
Aizaz Khalid, Heena Anuff, Sophie Woodhead, Trevor M Yeung
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Abstract

Background: In the digital age, patients are increasingly turning to the Internet to seek medical information to aid in their decision-making process before undergoing medical treatments. Fluorescence imaging is an emerging technological tool that holds promise in enhancing intra-operative decision-making during surgical procedures. This study aims to evaluate the quality of patient information available online regarding fluorescence imaging in surgery and assesses whether it adequately supports informed decision-making.

Method: The term "patient information on fluorescence imaging in surgery" was searched on Google. The websites that fulfilled the inclusion criteria were assessed using 2 scoring instruments. DISCERN was used to evaluate the reliability of consumer health information. QUEST was used to assess authorship, tone, conflict of interest and complementarity.

Results: Out of the 50 websites identified from the initial search, 10 fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Only two of these websites were updated in the last two years. The definition of fluorescence imaging was stated in only 50% of the websites. Although all websites mentioned the benefits of fluorescence imaging, none mentioned potential risks. Assessment by DISCERN showed that 30% of the websites were rated low and 70% were rated moderate. With QUEST, the websites demonstrated an average score of 62.5%.

Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of providing patients with accurate and balanced information about medical technologies and procedures they may undergo. Fluorescence imaging in surgery is a promising technology that can potentially improve surgical outcomes. However, patients need to be well-informed about its benefits and limitations in order to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

以患者为导向的外科荧光成像互联网信息质量评估。
背景:在数字时代,越来越多的患者在接受治疗前会通过互联网查询医疗信息,以帮助他们做出决策。荧光成像是一种新兴的技术工具,有望增强手术过程中的术中决策。本研究旨在评估网上有关手术中荧光成像的患者信息的质量,并评估这些信息是否能充分支持知情决策:方法:在谷歌上搜索 "关于手术中荧光成像的患者信息"。使用两种评分工具对符合纳入标准的网站进行评估。DISCERN 用于评估消费者健康信息的可靠性。QUEST用于评估作者身份、语气、利益冲突和互补性:结果:在初步搜索确定的 50 个网站中,有 10 个符合纳入标准。其中只有两个网站是在过去两年中更新的。只有 50% 的网站对荧光成像进行了定义。尽管所有网站都提到了荧光成像的益处,但没有一个网站提及潜在风险。DISCERN 评估显示,30% 的网站评级为低,70% 的网站评级为中。通过 QUEST,网站的平均得分为 62.5%:本研究强调了为患者提供准确、均衡的医疗技术和手术信息的重要性。手术中的荧光成像是一项很有前景的技术,有可能改善手术效果。然而,患者需要充分了解该技术的优点和局限性,以便就其医疗保健做出明智的决定。
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Surgical Innovation
Surgical Innovation 医学-外科
CiteScore
2.90
自引率
0.00%
发文量
72
审稿时长
6-12 weeks
期刊介绍: Surgical Innovation (SRI) is a peer-reviewed bi-monthly journal focusing on minimally invasive surgical techniques, new instruments such as laparoscopes and endoscopes, and new technologies. SRI prepares surgeons to think and work in "the operating room of the future" through learning new techniques, understanding and adapting to new technologies, maintaining surgical competencies, and applying surgical outcomes data to their practices. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
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