Online Information About the Effectiveness of Shoulder Surgery Is Not Based on the Best Available Evidence: A Content Analysis

Volume: 102, Issue: 11, Pages: 2141 - 2149.e2
Published: Nov 1, 2021
Abstract

Abstract

Objective

To summarize the proportion of consumer webpages on subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair surgery that make an accurate portrayal of the evidence for these operations (primary outcome), mention the benefits and harms of surgery, outline alternatives to surgery, and make various surgical recommendations.

Design

Content analysis.

Setting

Online consumer information about subacromial...
Paper Details
Title
Online Information About the Effectiveness of Shoulder Surgery Is Not Based on the Best Available Evidence: A Content Analysis
Published Date
Nov 1, 2021
Volume
102
Issue
11
Pages
2141 - 2149.e2
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