Evaluating the effectiveness and limitations of online health information tools in assessing the quality of medication-related content

This study indicates that the Keystone action plan criteria may serve as a reliable, domain-specific tool for evaluating medicines information on websites. The results underscore the importance of specialized assessment criteria for online medication information, as they provide more consistent and accurate evaluations compared to generic tools.

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Frontiers in Public Health
Published
2025-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1460202
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5
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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Evaluating the effectiveness and limitations of online health information tools in assessing the quality of medication-related content

Adel S. Alhlayl, Haitham Alzghaibi
5 citations
Frontiers in Public Health
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
14.08
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Evaluating the effectiveness and limitations of online health information tools in assessing the quality of medication-related content

Adel S. Alhlayl, Haitham Alzghaibi
article en
5 citations

Abstract

This study indicates that the Keystone action plan criteria may serve as a reliable, domain-specific tool for evaluating medicines information on websites. The results underscore the importance of specialized assessment criteria for online medication information, as they provide more consistent and accurate evaluations compared to generic tools.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 13
Qassim University (SA), University of Ha'il (SA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 1%
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
14.08
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