Evaluation of 50 websites for SCAD survivors revealed poor content accuracy (score 53.3) and interactivity (67.1), with a mean readability grade of 11.6 that exceeds the recommended level of ≤8.
Systematic Review (n=50)
Websites providing information for SCAD survivors frequently suffer from limited or inaccurate content, poor quality, and poor readability, indicating a need for improved patient education resources.
BACKGROUND: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) survivors often seek information online. However, the quality and content of websites for SCAD survivors is uncertain. This review aimed to systematically identify and appraise websites for SCAD survivors. METHODS: A systematic review approach was adapted for websites. A comprehensive search of SCAD key-phrases was performed using an internet search engine during January 2023. Websites targeting SCAD survivors were included. Websites were appraised for quality using Quality Component Scoring System (QCSS) and Health Related Website Evaluation Form (HRWEF), suitability using the Suitability Assessment Method (SAM), readability using a readability generator, and interactivity. Content was appraised using a tool based on SCAD international consensus literature. Raw scores from tools were concerted to percentages, then classified variably as excellent through to poor. RESULTS: A total of 50 websites were identified and included from 600 screened. Overall, content accuracy/scope (53.3 ± 23.3) and interactivity (67.1 ± 11.5) were poor, quality was fair (59.1 ± 22.3, QCSS) and average (83.1 ± 5.8, HRWEF) and suitability was adequate (54.9 ± 13.8, SAM). The mean readability grade was 11.6 (±2.3), far exceeding the recommendations of ≤ 8. By website type, survivor affiliated and medically peer-reviewed health information websites scored highest. Appraisal tools had limitations, such as overlapping appraisal of similar things and less relevant items due to internet modernity. CONCLUSION: Many online websites are available for SCAD survivors, but often have limited and/or inaccurate content, poor quality, are not tailored to the demographic, and are difficult to read. Appraisal tools for health website require consolidation and further development.
Weddell et al. (Sun,) conducted a systematic review in Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) (n=50). Online information websites was evaluated on Website quality, suitability, readability, interactivity, and content accuracy. Evaluation of 50 websites for SCAD survivors revealed poor content accuracy (score 53.3) and interactivity (67.1), with a mean readability grade of 11.6 that exceeds the recommended level of ≤8.
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