scholarly journals Evaluation of the Liver Disease Information in Baidu Encyclopedia and Wikipedia: Longitudinal Study

10.2196/17680 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. e17680
Author(s):  
Fei Sun ◽  
Fuchun Yang ◽  
Shusen Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Liver Diseases ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Disease Information ◽  
Classification Of Diseases ◽  
International Statistical Classification ◽  
Research Findings

Background The internet has changed the way of people acquiring health information. Previous studies have shown that Wikipedia is a reasonably reliable medical resource, and it has been ranked higher than other general websites in various search engines. Baidu Encyclopedia is one of the most popular encyclopedia websites in China. However, no studies have shown the quality of the content provided in the Baidu Encyclopedia. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the quality of liver disease information provided by Wikipedia (in English) and Baidu Encyclopedia (in Chinese) and to perform a comparison of the quality and timeliness of the articles published in these two encyclopedias. Moreover, a 3-year follow-up study was conducted to compare if the information in both these websites was updated regularly over this period. Methods We searched for information on liver diseases by using the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision Version 2016 codes on Wikipedia (in English) and Baidu Encyclopedia (in Chinese). The quality of the articles was assessed using the DISCERN instrument, which consists of 3 sections. We recorded the latest editing date of the webpages and calculated the date interval to evaluate the update timeliness of these websites. Results We found 22 entries on liver diseases in Baidu Encyclopedia and 15 articles in Wikipedia between September 15, 2016, and September 30, 2016, and we found 25 entries in Baidu Encyclopedia and 16 articles in Wikipedia between September 15, 2019, and September 30, 2019. In section 1 of the DISCERN instrument, the mean (SE) scores of Baidu Encyclopedia entries were significantly lower than those of Wikipedia articles. In section 2 and section 3 of the DISCERN instrument, the DISCERN scores of Baidu Encyclopedia entries were lower than those of Wikipedia articles, but the differences were not statistically significant. The total DISCERN scores of Baidu Encyclopedia entries were significantly lower than those of Wikipedia articles. The update interval of the entries in Baidu Encyclopedia was found to be significantly longer than that of the articles in Wikipedia. Conclusions This study shows that the quality of articles and the reliability of the research content on liver diseases in Wikipedia are better than those of the entries in Baidu Encyclopedia. However, the quality of the treatment choices provided in both Wikipedia and Baidu Encyclopedia is not satisfactory. Wikipedia is updated more frequently than Baidu Encyclopedia, thereby ensuring that the information presented has the most recent research findings. The findings of our study suggest that in order to find accurate health information, it is important to seek the help of medical professionals instead of looking for a prescription amid the confusing information provided on the internet.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Liver Disease Information in Baidu Encyclopedia and Wikipedia: Longitudinal Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Sun ◽  
Fuchun Yang ◽  
Shusen Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Liver Diseases ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Disease Information ◽  
Classification Of Diseases ◽  
International Statistical Classification ◽  
Research Findings

BACKGROUND The internet has changed the way of people acquiring health information. Previous studies have shown that Wikipedia is a reasonably reliable medical resource, and it has been ranked higher than other general websites in various search engines. Baidu Encyclopedia is one of the most popular encyclopedia websites in China. However, no studies have shown the quality of the content provided in the Baidu Encyclopedia. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the quality of liver disease information provided by Wikipedia (in English) and Baidu Encyclopedia (in Chinese) and to perform a comparison of the quality and timeliness of the articles published in these two encyclopedias. Moreover, a 3-year follow-up study was conducted to compare if the information in both these websites was updated regularly over this period. METHODS We searched for information on liver diseases by using the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision Version 2016 codes on Wikipedia (in English) and Baidu Encyclopedia (in Chinese). The quality of the articles was assessed using the DISCERN instrument, which consists of 3 sections. We recorded the latest editing date of the webpages and calculated the date interval to evaluate the update timeliness of these websites. RESULTS We found 22 entries on liver diseases in Baidu Encyclopedia and 15 articles in Wikipedia between September 15, 2016, and September 30, 2016, and we found 25 entries in Baidu Encyclopedia and 16 articles in Wikipedia between September 15, 2019, and September 30, 2019. In section 1 of the DISCERN instrument, the mean (SE) scores of Baidu Encyclopedia entries were significantly lower than those of Wikipedia articles. In section 2 and section 3 of the DISCERN instrument, the DISCERN scores of Baidu Encyclopedia entries were lower than those of Wikipedia articles, but the differences were not statistically significant. The total DISCERN scores of Baidu Encyclopedia entries were significantly lower than those of Wikipedia articles. The update interval of the entries in Baidu Encyclopedia was found to be significantly longer than that of the articles in Wikipedia. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that the quality of articles and the reliability of the research content on liver diseases in Wikipedia are better than those of the entries in Baidu Encyclopedia. However, the quality of the treatment choices provided in both Wikipedia and Baidu Encyclopedia is not satisfactory. Wikipedia is updated more frequently than Baidu Encyclopedia, thereby ensuring that the information presented has the most recent research findings. The findings of our study suggest that in order to find accurate health information, it is important to seek the help of medical professionals instead of looking for a prescription amid the confusing information provided on the internet.

Quality of information about mental disease on the Internet: A comparative and longitudinal study of entries form Baidu Encyclopedia and Wikipedia (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Ma ◽  
Lisha Jiang ◽  
Jianchen Luo ◽  
Linli Zheng ◽  
Meiou Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Mental Disease ◽  
Information Service ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Disease Information ◽  
Medical Network

BACKGROUND The Internet has evolved the approaches of medical information spread. Demands of online information searching on mental disease expanded. The Wikipedia and Baidu Encyclopedia are popular information source. Websites with information on mental disease have not been systematically evaluated. OBJECTIVE The research aimed to estimate the quality of mental disease information on the internet and to evaluate all aspects including timeliness to value the information quality from Baidu Encyclopedia and Wikipedia to help users to make better choice. Besides, establishing a perfect relevant online health information examine and supervision system, in order to satisfy public self-help mental medical information service needs. METHODS We retrieved the entries on mental disease from the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision Version 2016 codes on Wikipedia (in English) and Baidu Encyclopedia (in Chinese) in 2018 and 2021. Subject sites were accessed by DISCERN. The comparison between 2 engines as well as 3 years follow-up and timeliness were calculated. RESULTS The number of entries on mental disease we found in 2018 is 34 on Baidu Encyclopedia and 36 on Wikipedia and 37 entries on both Baidu Encyclopedia and Wikipedia in 2021. In 2018, the DISCERN score of Baidu Encyclopedia entries in section 1 and section 3 were lower than those of Wikipedia articles (11.21±4.57 vs 26.25±3.21, p<.001; 2.06±.74 vs 2.53±.94, p<.05). Significantly differences can also be found in total score and all sections in 2021 between 2 engines (total score, 26.29±11.03 vs 44.31±9.77, all 3 sections, p<.001). The DISCERN score of Wikipedia articles during 3 years showed significant increase (all 3 sections, p<.001; total, p<.001). The mean update interval varies greatly from Baidu Encyclopedia (824.79 days in 2018; 945.73 days in 2021) to Wikipedia (34.17 days in 2018;50.46 days in 2021) (p<.001). CONCLUSIONS Despite the general poor quality of mental disease entries in both two engines, Wikipedia expressed to be a better source of online mental disease information compared to Baidu Encyclopedia, with higher reliability, better treatment advice and shorter update interval. Our findings reflected the existing deficit of general website mental health information, suggested a reference for further and better medical network information order. Based on this foundation, it is essential to encourage people to seek professional help rather than believe the ambiguous source information from Internet. The quality of these entries has been improved during 3 years. This positive trend is encouraging that we can expect better online information service in the coming future.

scholarly journals The Quality of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Information Resources for Patients on the Internet in Korea (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
In Tae So ◽  
Byoung Kuk Jang ◽  
Yoo Jin Lee ◽  
Hye In Jung ◽  
Jae Seok Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Internet Health Information ◽  
Internet Information ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

BACKGROUND The Internet has a wide range of health information resources, and many patients uses the internet to obtain information about their diseases. However, there is increasing concern regarding the quality of internet information. OBJECTIVE Thus, we aimed to systematically evaluate the quality of websites containing educational information about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Korea. METHODS Naver™, Daum™, and Google™ search engines were searched using the term "Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease" in Korean. Two reviewers independently evaluated website quality using the quality evaluation instrument (QEI), which awarded websites scores for specific information on various aspects of NAFLD, as well as a five-point Likert scale (1-5), the DISCERN instrument, and a global quality scale (GQS). RESULTS Forty-seven websites met the inclusion criteria. We found that the quality of the internet information about NAFLD is generally poor. The mean QEI score with standard deviation was 10.31 ± 5.09 (range 4-22), with only 17% of websites scoring higher than 10 points. The median GQS of the websites was 2.0, with no website achieving a score of 4 or 5. The QEI score was highly associated with the GQS score (r = 0.74, p<0.01). For each DISCERN question from question 1 to question 15, the mean score was less than 3. The intraclass scores, which indicate inter-rater agreement, for the QEI, GQS, and the total DISCERN score were 0.85 (p<0.01), 0.84 (p<0.01), and 0.89 (p<0.01) respectively, indicating an acceptable agreement. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the internet health information for patients regarding NAFLD is poor and in need of much improvement. There is a need for institutional support, qualitative regulation of internet information, and development of an accreditation system to provide patients with internet health information of appropriate quality.

Die Wirksamkeit eines Frühinterventionsprogramms für Jugendliche mit Computerspiel- und Internetabhängigkeit: Mittelfristige Effekte der PROTECT+ Studie

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolin Szász-Janocha ◽  
Eva Vonderlin ◽  
Katajun Lindenberg
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Reliable Change Index ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Statistical Classification ◽  
Reliable Change ◽  
Classification Of Diseases ◽  
International Statistical Classification

Zusammenfassung. Fragestellung: Das junge Störungsbild der Computerspiel- und Internetabhängigkeit hat in den vergangenen Jahren in der Forschung zunehmend an Aufmerksamkeit gewonnen. Durch die Aufnahme der „Gaming Disorder“ in die ICD-11 (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems) wurde die Notwendigkeit von evidenzbasierten und wirksamen Interventionen avanciert. PROTECT+ ist ein kognitiv-verhaltenstherapeutisches Gruppentherapieprogramm für Jugendliche mit Symptomen der Computerspiel- und Internetabhängigkeit. Die vorliegende Studie zielt auf die Evaluation der mittelfristigen Effekte nach 4 Monaten ab. Methodik: N = 54 Patientinnen und Patienten im Alter von 9 bis 19 Jahren (M = 13.48; SD = 1.72) nahmen an der Frühinterventionsstudie zwischen April 2016 und Dezember 2017 in Heidelberg teil. Die Symptomschwere wurde zu Beginn, zum Abschluss der Gruppentherapie sowie nach 4 Monaten anhand von standardisierten Diagnostikinstrumenten erfasst. Ergebnisse: Mehrebenenanalysen zeigten eine signifikante Reduktion der Symptomschwere anhand der Computerspielabhängigkeitsskala (CSAS) nach 4 Monaten. Im Selbstbeurteilungsbogen zeigte sich ein kleiner Effekt (d = 0.35), im Elternurteil ein mittlerer Effekt (d = 0.77). Der Reliable Change Index, der anhand der Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS) berechnet wurde, deutete auf eine starke Heterogenität im individuellen Symptomverlauf hin. Die Patientinnen und Patienten bewerteten das Programm zu beiden Follow-Up-Messzeitpunkten mit einer hohen Zufriedenheit. Schlussfolgerungen: Die vorliegende Arbeit stellt international eine der wenigen Studien dar, die eine Reduktion der Symptome von Computerspiel- und Internetabhängigkeit im Jugendalter über 4 Monate belegen konnte.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel S. Pratt ◽  
Lindsay Y. King
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ◽  
Liver Diseases ◽  
American Association ◽  
Cholestatic Liver Disease ◽  
Biliary Cirrhosis ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
History Of

Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a progressive autoimmune disease of the liver. It is the most common cause of chronic intrahepatic cholestatic liver disease in adults. This review addresses the epidemiology, etiology and genetics, pathophysiology and pathogenesis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prognosis of PBC. Figures show the pathogenesis and natural history of PBC and histologic features of the four stages of PBC. Tables list diagnostic criteria for PBC via the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, differential diagnosis for PBC, medications used to treat PBC, secondary therapy for PBC, and follow-up of patients with PBC. This review contains 2 highly rendered figures, 5 tables, and 45 references.

An examination of the quality of late-life depression websites on the Internet (Preprint)

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teaghan Pryor ◽  
Kristin Reynolds ◽  
Paige Kirby ◽  
Matthew Bernstein
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Late Life ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Late Life Depression ◽  
Mental Health Information

BACKGROUND The Internet can increase the accessibility of mental health information and improve the mental health literacy of older adults. The quality of mental health information on the Internet can be inaccurate or biased, leading to misinformation OBJECTIVE This study’s objectives were to evaluate the quality, usability, and readability of websites providing information concerning depression in later life. METHODS Websites were identified through a Google search, and evaluated by assessing quality (DISCERN), usability (Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool; PEMAT) and readability (Simple Measure of Gobbledygook; SMOG). RESULTS The overall quality of late-life depression websites (N = 19) was moderate, usability was low, and readability was poor. No significant relationship was found between quality and readability of websites. CONCLUSIONS Websites can be improved by enhancing information quality, usability, and readability related to late-life depression. The use of high-quality websites may improve mental health literacy and shared treatment decision-making for older adults.

Quality of Health Information on the Internet

2009 ◽  
pp. 443-455
Author(s):  
Kleopatra Alamantariotou
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
The Internet ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Effective Use

Recent statistics show that the World Wide Web has now grown to over 100 million sites: a phenomenal expansion in only 15 years (Mulligan 2007). It has been estimated that there are 100,000 sites offering health related information (Wilson 2002). As the amount of health information increases, the public find it increasingly difficult to decide what to accept and what to reject (Burgess 2007). Searching for information on the internet is both deceptively easy and the same time frustratingly difficult (Kiley 2002). The challenge for consumers is to find high quality, relevant information as quickly as possible. There has been ongoing debate about the quality of information aimed at patients and the general public and opinions differ on how it can be improved (Stepperd 1999). The purpose of this chapter is to provide a brief overview of the different perspectives on information quality and to review the main criteria for assessing the quality of health information on the internet. Pointers are provided to enable both clinicians and patients find high quality information sources. An understanding of these issues should help health professionals and patients to make effective use of the internet.

Web-Based Information for Patients and Providers

2020 ◽  
pp. 19-33
Author(s):  
Izabella Lejbkowicz
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Health Information ◽  
World Population ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
The Impact

The exponential development of Information Technologies revolutionized healthcare. A significant aspect of this revolution is the access to health information in the Internet. The Internet World Stats estimates that 56.8% of the world population used the Internet in March 2019, an increase of 1,066% from 2000. According to The Pew Research Center survey of 2012 81% of Americans used the internet and 72% of them searched for health information. Even though there is a lack in more recent data on the percentage of online health information seekers, it is clear that this trend is on the rise. This chapter focuses on the characteristics of the search for online health information by patients and providers, investigates features related to the quality of health web sites, and discusses the impact of these searches on healthcare.

scholarly journals An evaluation of YouTube in disseminating dementia knowledge to older Chinese in Britain

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1575-1575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin K.P. Woo
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Health Information ◽  
General Public ◽  
Chinese Immigrants ◽  
Normal Aging ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Youtube Videos ◽  
Older Chinese

Chinese immigrants may dismiss pathological decline of dementia as part of normal aging (Woo and Mehta, 2017). While the internet may be a source of health information for Chinese immigrants, the quality of online dementia information was lower in Chinese than in English (Tsiang and Woo, 2017). Recent studies have demonstrated feasibility of YouTube videos in disseminating health information to the Chinese-speaking general public (Lam et al., 2017; Zheng and Woo, 2017). Therefore, we evaluated the performance of YouTube in targeting Chinese-speaking individuals in Britain who are in the high risk age group (e.g. aged 55 years and above) of developing dementia.

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