Chien, S., Miller, G., Huang, I., Cunningham, D., Carson, D., Gall, L. and Khan, K.S. (2024) Quality assessment of online patient information on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy using the modified Ensuring Quality Information for Patients (EQIP) tool. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, (doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2022.0078) (PMID:38376380) (Early Online Publication)
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Abstract
Introduction: Websites and online resources are increasingly becoming patients’ main source of healthcare information. It is paramount that high quality information is available online to enhance patient education and improve clinical outcomes. Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy is the gold standard investigation for UGI symptoms and yet little is known regarding the quality of patient orientated websites. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of online patient information on UGI endoscopy using the modified Ensuring Quality Information for Patients (EQIP) tool. Methods: Ten search terms were employed to conduct a systematic review. for each term, the top 100 websites identified via a Google search were assessed using the modified EQIP tool. High scoring websites underwent further analysis. Websites intended for professional use by clinicians as well as those containing video or marketing content were excluded. Findings: A total of 378 websites were eligible for analysis. The median modified EQIP score for UGI endoscopy was 18/36 (interquartile range: 14–21). The median EQIP scores for the content, identification and structure domains were 8/18, 1/6 and 9/12 respectively. Higher modified EQIP scores were obtained for websites produced by government departments and National Health Service hospitals (p=0.007). Complication rates were documented in only a fifth (20.4%) of websites. High scoring websites were significantly more likely to provide balanced information on risks and benefits (94.6% vs 34.4%, p<0.001). Conclusions: There is an immediate need to improve the quality of online patient information regarding UGI endoscopy. The currently available resources provide minimal information on the risks associated with the procedure, potentially hindering patients’ ability to make informed healthcare decisions.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Early Online Publication |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Khan, Mr Khurram |
| Authors: | Chien, S., Miller, G., Huang, I., Cunningham, D., Carson, D., Gall, L., and Khan, K.S. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England |
| Publisher: | Royal College of Surgeons of England |
| ISSN: | 0035-8843 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1478-7083 |
| Published Online: | 20 February 2024 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2024, The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2024 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence |
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