What is it about?
In simple terms, it means that there are specific standards or guidelines that can be used to assess the reliability and accuracy of information found on websites related to health. This proposal suggests a set of criteria that can be used to determine whether the information provided on these websites is of high quality. By evaluating these criteria, users can make informed decisions about the reliability of the health information they find online.
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Why is it important?
This article was pioneering in Brazil as it addressed the quality of health information on the internet, highlighting the risks posed by false or conflicting information even before the phenomenon of health-related fake news during the pandemic. The proposal aims to provide a set of applicable quality criteria and a conceptual framework for future studies in the field. In other words, it suggests a comprehensive set of standards that can be used to assess the quality of information on health websites. These criteria can serve as a foundation for future research in the area, enabling researchers to evaluate and analyze the reliability and accuracy of health-related information available online.
Perspectives
This statement expresses the author's desire for collaboration and input from other researchers to improve and refine the proposed criteria for evaluating the quality of health information on websites. By involving other experts in the field, the proposal can be enhanced and adapted to reflect the evolving landscape of health information on the internet. The author welcomes the participation of fellow researchers to contribute their knowledge and insights to further develop the proposal.
Ana Paula Bernardo Mendonça
Escola Nacional de Saude Publica
Read the Original
This page is a summary of: Critérios de avaliação da qualidade da informação em sites de saúde: uma proposta, Reciis, March 2015, Instituto de Comunicacao e Informacao Cientifica e Tecnologica em Saude,
DOI: 10.29397/reciis.v9i1.930.
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