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Assessment of Online Arabic Patient-Centered Knowledge About Orthognathic Surgery: An Infodemiologic Study.
Alassaf, Muath Saad; Sharbib, Shadan H; Alhammad, Reem H; Alabdali, Faisal Hussain; Habib, Osama A; Abdelfattah, Ashraf; Aboalkhair, Ayoub; Albeshir, Hasan; Samman, Mahmood.
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  • Alassaf MS; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Fahad Hospital, Madina, Saudi Arabia.
  • Sharbib SH; Department of Dental Education, Taibah University, Madina, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alhammad RH; Department of Dental Education, Taibah University, Madina, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alabdali FH; Department of Dental Education, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Habib OA; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Fahad Hospital, Madina, Saudi Arabia.
  • Abdelfattah A; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Fahad Hospital, Madina, Saudi Arabia.
  • Aboalkhair A; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Fahad Hospital, Madina, Saudi Arabia.
  • Albeshir H; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Fahad Hospital, Madina, Saudi Arabia.
  • Samman M; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Madina, Saudi Arabia.
Cleft Palate Craniofac J ; : 10556656241275542, 2024 Aug 12.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39135456
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Orthognathic surgery, addressing skeletal and dental irregularities, is pivotal for patients suffering from malocclusion, facial asymmetry, and related disorders. With the internet becoming a primary source of health information, the accuracy, quality, and reliability of online Arabic-language patient-centered information on orthognathic surgery necessitate thorough evaluation. This study aimed to assess the quality, reliability, and readability of Arabic online resources about orthognathic surgery to ascertain their potential as reliable patient education tools.

METHODS:

An infodemiological approach was employed, analyzing the top 100 websites from Google, Yahoo, and Bing based on specific Arabic search terms related to orthognathic surgery. Websites were evaluated for affiliation, content specialization, and presentation and excluded based on predetermined criteria to ensure relevance and focus. Quality assessment was conducted using the DISCERN instrument, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmarks, and Health On the Net code evaluation. Readability was assessed using the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Simplified Measure of Gobbledygook, and Flesch Reading Ease scales.

RESULTS:

Of 600 initial websites, 96 met the inclusion criteria. Most were affiliated with universities or medical centers (53.1%), followed by commercial (28.1%), and non-profit organizations (16.7%). The majority of websites (96.9%) were only partially related to orthognathic surgery. Content analysis revealed a moderate quality of information, with a median overall DISCERN quality rating of 3 out of 5. The JAMA benchmarks showed a lack of comprehensive adherence, with currency being the most achieved criterion. Readability assessments indicated the content was generally accessible yet highlighted the need for Arabic-specific readability evaluation tools.

CONCLUSION:

The study reveals a critical need for enhancing Arabic online resources on orthognathic surgery. Despite the available content's moderate quality and acceptable readability, there is a substantial gap in providing comprehensive, patient-centered, and easily understandable information. Future efforts should focus on developing high-quality, reliable, and readable online resources to aid Arabic-speaking patients in making informed decisions about orthognathic surgery.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Asunto de la revista: ODONTOLOGIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Asunto de la revista: ODONTOLOGIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos