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The digital dilemma of Haglund deformity: assessing online information's reliability and readability-a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the quality, reliability, and readability of online information on Haglund deformity.
Methods: The three most popular browsers were selected, and two reviewers categorized the websites by type. The quality of each site was assessed based on its adherence to the HONcode and evaluated using scoring instruments like the DISCERN, JAMA benchmark, and GQS. The Flesch-Kincaid grade level (FKGL) score was utilized to evaluate the readability of the websites.
Results: Academic webpages exhibited markedly superior ratings in DISCERN, JAMA, GQS, and HCS compared to other subcategories (p<0.05). Websites with a HON code also demonstrated higher scores across most metrics, except for FKGL and FKRS. However, readability scores indicated that much of the content was above the recommended comprehension level for the general public. A strong positive correlation was observed between DISCERN and JAMA scores (r=0.935; p<0.05), while a negative correlation was noted between FKRS and HCS scores (r=-0.723; p<0.05).
Conclusion: The study highlights significant variability in the quality and accessibility of online information on Haglund deformity. While academic sources offer higher-quality information, their complexity may limit public understanding. These findings emphasize the need for accessible, high-quality online resources to enhance patient education and support informed decision-making.

Keywords : Haglund, internet, online information, search engine

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Volume 6, Issue 1, 2025
Page : 1-6
https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1583950
Article Information
Received : 12 Kas 2024
Accepted : 25 Ara 2024
Published : 14 Şub 2025
Corresponding Author :

Mehmet Okan Atahan: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Afyonkarahisar State Hospital, Afyonkarahisar, Turkiye

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Citation : Atahan MO, Özer A, Aşkın A, Soy F, Yurdakul G, Uzun MF. The digital dilemma of Haglund deformity: assessing online information's reliability and readability-a cross-sectional study. J Med Palliat Care. 2025;6(1):1-6.

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