Quality and Readability of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Prevention-Related Websites.

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q1 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-02 DOI:10.1002/ohn.925

Tyler Howard, Abbigayle Willgruber, Brian Kinealy, David Adkins, Raleigh Jones, Matthew Bush

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Abstract

Objective: This cross-sectional website analysis aimed to determine the readability and quality of English and Spanish websites pertaining to the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.

Study design: Cross-sectional website analysis.

Setting: Various online search engines.

Methods: We queried four popular search engines using the term "noise-induced hearing loss prevention" to reveal the top 50 English and top 50 Spanish websites for data collection. Websites meeting inclusion criteria were stratified based on the presence of a Health on the Net Code certificate (independent assessment of honesty, reliability, and quality). Websites were then independently reviewed by experts using the DISCERN criteria in order to assess information quality. Readability was calculated using the Flesch reading ease score for English and the Fernandez-Huerta formula for Spanish websites.

Results: Thirty-six English websites and 32 Spanish websites met the inclusion criteria. English websites had significantly lower readability (average = 56.34, SD = 11.17) compared to Spanish websites (average = 61.88, SD = 5.33) (P < .05). Spanish websites (average = 37, SD = 8.47) were also of significantly higher quality than English websites (average = 25.13, SD = 10.11).

Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of providing quality and readable materials to patients seeking information about noise-induced hearing loss prevention. All of the English and Spanish websites reviewed were written at a level higher than the American Medical Association-recommended sixth-grade reading level. The study also highlights the need for evidence-based information online provided by experts in our field.

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噪声性听力损失预防相关网站的质量和可读性。

研究目的这项横断面网站分析旨在确定与预防噪声性听力损失相关的英文和西班牙文网站的可读性和质量：研究设计：横断面网站分析：环境：各种在线搜索引擎：我们使用 "噪声引起的听力损失预防 "这一术语查询了四个常用搜索引擎，从而找出了排名前 50 位的英文网站和排名前 50 位的西班牙文网站，以便收集数据。符合纳入标准的网站根据是否有 Health on the Net Code 证书（对诚实、可靠性和质量的独立评估）进行分层。然后由专家使用 DISCERN 标准对网站进行独立审查，以评估信息质量。英文网站的可读性采用弗莱什易读性评分法计算，西班牙文网站的可读性采用费尔南德斯-胡埃塔公式计算：结果：36 个英文网站和 32 个西班牙文网站符合纳入标准。与西班牙文网站（平均 = 61.88，SD = 5.33）相比，英文网站的可读性明显较低（平均 = 56.34，SD = 11.17）（P 结论：本研究强调了为寻求噪声性听力损失预防信息的患者提供高质量和可读性材料的重要性。所有被审查的英文和西班牙文网站的文字水平都高于美国医学会推荐的六年级阅读水平。这项研究还强调了由本领域专家提供基于证据的在线信息的必要性。

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Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery 医学-耳鼻喉科学

CiteScore

6.70

自引率

2.90%

发文量

250

审稿时长

2-4 weeks

期刊介绍： Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (OTO-HNS) is the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. The mission of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is to publish contemporary, ethical, clinically relevant information in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery (ear, nose, throat, head, and neck disorders) that can be used by otolaryngologists, clinicians, scientists, and specialists to improve patient care and public health.