• Can. J. Gastroenterol. · Feb 2011

    Quality of Internet-based information on gastrointestinal diseases.

    • Vikram Tangri and Nilesh Chande.
    • Department of Medicine, The University of Western Ontario and London Health Sciences Center, London, Ontario. vtangri2008@meds.uwo.ca
    • Can. J. Gastroenterol. 2011 Feb 1;25(2):93-6.

    BackgroundThe Internet is becoming an increasingly common source of health information for patients.ObjectiveTo examine the quality of gastrointestinal disease- and symptom-related Internet sites that might be searched by patients.MethodsA total of 120 websites were evaluated from July to November 2009 using the DISCERN instrument to determine the quality of content of health and treatment information.ResultsThere was substantial variability in the quality of Internet resources regarding gastrointestinal diseases and their symptoms. Information-based and institutional websites were rated highest. Resources related to celiac disease, colon cancer and abdominal pain scored the highest.ConclusionsOverall, the quality of web-based resources was variable. Because patient education is important in the management of gastroenterological diseases, the increasing use of the Internet poses new opportunities and challenges for physicians.

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