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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Quality and Reliability of Online Resources on Lisfranc Injuries

Yasser Aljabi, Arpit B Patel, Pinak Ray

Keywords : HONcode, Lisfranc injuries, Lisfranc injury, Online resources, Orthopaedics, Patient education

Citation Information : Aljabi Y, Patel AB, Ray P. Quality and Reliability of Online Resources on Lisfranc Injuries. J Foot Ankle Surg Asia-Pacific 2023; 10 (2):88-91.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10040-1219

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 11-04-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2023; The Author(s).


Abstract

Introduction: There is an abundance of information available online on Lisfranc injuries; however, the quality and reliability of available information remains to be unclear. To our knowledge, this is the first study that evaluates the quality of information available online on Lisfranc injuries. Methods: Seventy websites were identified for assessment using the term “Lisfranc injury.” Google, Yahoo! and Bing were the search engines employed. Websites were classified by type and assessed by means of DISCERN score, Journal of the Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria and the presence or absence of HONcode certification. Results: Majority of resources were academic (n = 23) followed by commercial (n = 18). Mean DISCERN and JAMA score was 47.4 and 2.2, respectively. A total of 21 websites had a HONcode certification present. Websites that bore the HONcode were associated with higher mean DISCERN and JAMA scores (p = 0.01). Conclusion: The authors of this study conclude that it is challenging to predict with certainty which resources are of superior quality. Clinicians must educate patients on quality of information available in order to help them make informed decisions.


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