Cross-sectional analysis of online information on low back pain across South African chiropractic websites
This study highlights the need for improved LBP information quality and consistency on South African chiropractic websites. The structured subjective content evaluation revealed notable gaps in content depth, specificity, and evidence-based citations. Sociodemographic factors, including educational background and sex, influenced the presentation of information. Future research should prioritize developing standardized and evidence-based guidelines for chiropractic websites to improve access to online health information and patient education and ensure accurate, reliable health information delivery.
Authors
- Fatima Ismail (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7079-318X)
- Johan Redelinghuys
Institutions
- University of Johannesburg (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
- Published
- 2025-07-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-025-00591-2
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Johannesburg