Publications by authors named "David Truumees"
Study Design: Cross-sectional analysis.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the quality and accuracy of the content surrounding cervical radiculopathy available on the internet.
Summary Of Background Data: Those experiencing cervical radiculopathy and their families are increasingly browsing the worldwide web for medical information.
Article Synopsis
- * A cross-sectional analysis was conducted by examining the top 50 posts related to "scoliosis" on these platforms, focusing on who created the posts, their intent, tone, and the type of media used.
- * Findings showed that most posts were made by non-clinicians and businesses, with educational intent, and many included pictures and external links, often leading to alternative treatment sources.
Background Context: Patients and their families are increasingly turning to the internet for medical information. Most of these patients believe the information to be accurate and reliable. However, the quality and accuracy of that information on the internet is variable and unregulated.
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