Foot and Ankle Fellowship Websites: An Assessment of Accessibility and Quality

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 302-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard M. Hinds ◽  
Natalie R. Danna ◽  
John T. Capo ◽  
Kenneth J. Mroczek
Keyword(s):  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Educational Content ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Content Quality ◽  
Fellowship Programs ◽  
American Orthopaedic ◽  
Program Description ◽  
Informational Resource ◽  
Google Search

Background. The Internet has been reported to be the first informational resource for many fellowship applicants. The objective of this study was to assess the accessibility of orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship websites and to evaluate the quality of information provided via program websites. Methods. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and the Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA) fellowship databases were accessed to generate a comprehensive list of orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship programs. The databases were reviewed for links to fellowship program websites and compared with program websites accessed from a Google search. Accessible fellowship websites were then analyzed for the quality of recruitment and educational content pertinent to fellowship applicants. Results. Forty-seven orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship programs were identified. The AOFAS database featured direct links to 7 (15%) fellowship websites with the independent Google search yielding direct links to 29 (62%) websites. No direct website links were provided in the FREIDA database. Thirty-six accessible websites were analyzed for content. Program websites featured a mean 44% (range = 5% to 75%) of the total assessed content. The most commonly presented recruitment and educational content was a program description (94%) and description of fellow operative experience (83%), respectively. Conclusions. There is substantial variability in the accessibility and quality of orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship websites. Clinical Relevance. Recognition of deficits in accessibility and content quality may assist foot and ankle fellowships in improving program information online. Levels of Evidence: Level IV

scholarly journals An Update of Foot and Ankle Fellowship Website Content and Accessibility

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011420S0028
Author(s):  
Ansab M. Khwaja ◽  
Peter Z. Du ◽  
Nathan Sherman ◽  
Lisa Truchan
Keyword(s):  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Fellowship Program ◽  
Educational Content ◽  
Fellowship Programs ◽  
Program Content ◽  
American Orthopaedic ◽  
Program Description ◽  
Website Content ◽  
Google Search ◽  
Search Information

Category: Other; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: The internet is one of the first resources for prospective fellowship applicants, and a previous study evaluated the presence of information present on foot and ankle websites. This study aims to evaluate the accessibility provided via the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) websites and individual websites. Methods: The AOFAS website was used to identify the list of foot and ankle fellowship programs. The database information was used to review links to fellowship program websites and corroborate it with accessibility through a Google search. Information from fellowship program websites and the AOFAS was used to analyze the presence of previously described recruitment and educational content, and this analysis was compared to previously reported metrics. Results: Forty-eight orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship programs were identified. The AOFAS database featured direct links to 19 (40%) fellowship websites with the Google search providing direct links to 35 (73%) websites. From the available program websites, the most common recruitment content was salary/benefits, faculty listing, program contact information (48, 100%), and program description (47, 98%). The most common educational content was presence of research component (44, 92%) and description of rotations/curriculum (43, 90%). Foot and ankle fellowship information markedly improved in domains of salary/benefits, program description, faculty listing meetings/courses, rotations/curriculum, and had less information in the domains of office/clinic information and operative experience. Conclusion: There continues to be substantial variability between foot and ankle fellowship websites and the AOFAS website regarding program content and descriptions. Some information is more readily available, but other domains have less information now than in previously reported research.

scholarly journals An Update on Foot and Ankle Fellowship Website Content and Accessibility

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 247301142091295
Author(s):  
Ansab Khwaja ◽  
Peter Du ◽  
Nathan Sherman ◽  
Lisa Truchan
Keyword(s):  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Fellowship Program ◽  
Educational Content ◽  
Fellowship Programs ◽  
Program Content ◽  
Operative Experience ◽  
American Orthopaedic ◽  
Website Content ◽  
Google Search

Background: The content and accessibility of foot and ankle fellowship websites impact applicants and fellowship programs. This study aimed to evaluate the accessibility provided via the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) websites and individual websites. Methods: The AOFAS website was used to identify existing foot and ankle fellowship programs. The database information was reviewed for links to fellowship program websites, which was corroborated through a Google search for accessibility. Information from fellowship program websites and the AOFAS was analyzed for the presence of recruitment and educational content, and this analysis was compared to previously reported metrics. Results: Forty-eight orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship programs were identified. The AOFAS database featured direct links to 19 (40%) fellowship websites with the Google search providing direct links to 35 (73%) websites. Foot and ankle fellowship information markedly improved in domains of Salary/Benefits (+233%), Rotations/Curriculum (+199%), and Faculty Listing (+67%), but there was a reduction in available content in the domains of Operative Experience (–79%), Office/Clinic information (–78%), and Didactics (–39%) compared with the lone existing study. Conclusion: There continues to be variability between foot and ankle fellowship websites and the AOFAS website regarding program content and descriptions. Some information is more readily available, but other domains have less information now than in previously reported research.

scholarly journals Ankle Hindfoot Scale vs Comprehensive SRMC Scoring System in Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jambu Nageswaran ◽  
Samuel Chittaranjan Bedford ◽  
Ganesan Ganesan Ram
Keyword(s):  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Tendon Rupture ◽  
Achilles Tendon Rupture ◽  
Tendon Repair ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Medical College ◽  
American Orthopaedic

ABSTRACT The existing scoring system like American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)-ankle hindfoot scale, Leppilahti et al scoring system, Achilles tendon total rupture score, foot and ankle outcome score, the physical activity scale (PAS) questionnaire and Tegner activity score were not designed to evaluate all the parameters following surgical treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. Hence, we developed a comprehensive score called the comprehensive Sri Ramachandra Medical College (SRMC) scoring system. We compared the results of 60 patients who were surgically treated for acute Achilles tendon rupture using our comprehensive SRMC scoring system with the most commonly used AOFAS-ankle hindfoot scale. Results We found that there was 6.7% poor results using our scoring system, whereas no poor results using AOFAS scoring system mainly because our scoring system also assesses quality of life, patient satisfaction and tendon strength. Similarly, there was 10% fair results in our scoring system compared to 3.3% in AOFAS scale indicating that our scoring system is more sensitive. Comprehensive SRMC scoring system was found to be reliable statistically as per alpha method (α = 0.7787) and was statistically significant at p < 0.001. Conclusion Comprehensive SRMC scoring system was found to be superior to AOFAS scale specifically for analyzing Achilles tendon repair. Poor results are likely to be picked up by our scoring system which has been shown in our results. How to cite this article Nageswaran J, Ram GG, Bedford SC. Ankle Hindfoot Scale vs Comprehensive Srmc Scoring System in Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture. J Foot Ankle Surg (Asia- Pacific) 2015;2(2):77-79.

scholarly journals Arthroplasty information on the internet

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 64-73
Author(s):  
Myles T. Davaris ◽  
Michelle M. Dowsey ◽  
Samantha Bunzli ◽  
Peter F. Choong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Joint Replacement ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Total Joint Replacement ◽  
High Volume ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Google Search

Aims Total joint replacement (TJR) is a high-cost, high-volume procedure that impacts patients’ quality of life. Informed decisions are important for patients facing TJR. The quality of information provided by websites regarding TJR is highly variable. We aimed to measure the quality of TJR information online. Methods We identified 10,800 websites using 18 TJR-related keywords (conditions and procedures) across the Australian, French, German and Spanish Google search engines. We used the Health on the Net (HON) toolbar to evaluate the first 150 websites downloaded for every keyword in each language. The quality of information on websites was inspected, accounting for differences by language and tertiles. We also undertook an analysis of English websites to explore types of website providers. Results ‘Total joint replacement’ had the most results returned (150 million websites), and 9% of websites are HON-accredited. Differences in information quality were seen across search terms (p < 0.001) and tertiles (p < 0.001), but not between languages (p = 0.226). A larger proportion of HON-accredited websites were seen from keywords in the condition and arthroplasty categories. The first tertile contained the highest number of HON-accredited websites for the majority of search terms. Government/educational bodies sponsored the majority of websites. Conclusion Clinicians must consider the shortage of websites providing validated information, with disparities in both number and quality of websites for TJR conditions and procedures. As such, the challenge for clinicians is to lead the design of reliable, accurate and ethical orthopaedic websites online and direct patients to them. This stands to reward both parties greatly.

scholarly journals Quality of Breast Cancer Information on the Internet by African Organizations: An Appraisal

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Pomaa Akuoko
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Considerable Effort ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Google Search

Objective. The aim of this study was to appraise the quality of information on BC available at websites run by organizations in Africa.Methods. Three searches were conducted using Google search engine to generate a list of websites. The identified websites were assessed using European Commission (EC) quality criteria for health-related websites, which comprises different assessment areas including, completeness, transparency and honesty, authority, privacy and data protection, updating of information, accountability, and accessibility.Results. Thirteen (13) websites were included in the evaluation. Majority of the websites evaluated had low scores on the completeness and transparency of their websites. Scores on accessibility were however moderate and high for most of the websites. Breast cancer-specific organizations provided the highest quality information, particularly in terms of completeness. The overall lowest and highest quality scores were 9 and 43 out of 63, respectively, and 77% of the included websites scored less than 50% of the total quality score.Conclusion. This review has provided evidence of inadequate and inaccurate BC information provided by some cancer organizations in Africa. Considerable effort is required to make BC information on the Internet a valuable and up-to-date source for both professionals and patients.

scholarly journals Getting Bulk Data Through Google: An empirical study

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Shama Rani ◽  
Jaiteg Singh
Keyword(s):  
Search Engine ◽  
Web Search ◽  
Matching Function ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Web Documents ◽  
Page Rank ◽  
Efficient Storage ◽  
Bulk Data ◽  
Google Search

To store the information in a database is one of the major tasks. The efficient storage of data is important for future use. Information retrieval is a method of gathering information related to input queries from the various sources or stored databases. To retrieve the information, a search engine plays an important role. A web search engine creates an index to match queries. The quality of information is improved with the help of search engine. For retrieving the information, a search engine comprises some modules such as query processor, a searching and matching function, document processor and page rank capability. This paper focuses on the retrieval of web documents against input queries and stores them in to database. A Google search API can be used to fetch the results. It analyses the data by processing through these modules and downloads the content available in different formats.

scholarly journals Intra and interobserver analysis of the Sanders classification for calcaneal fractures

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-146
Author(s):  
Luís Henrique Grassi Marques da Costa ◽  
Thiago Alexandre Alves Silva ◽  
Wilel De Almeida Benevides ◽  
Daniel Soares Baumfeld
Keyword(s):  
Interobserver Reliability ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Calcaneal Fractures ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
X Ray ◽  
A Value ◽  
American Orthopaedic

Objective: To evaluate the intra and interobserver variation in the Sanders classification of calcaneal fractures and the clinical-radiological correlation of postoperative X-ray images and computed tomography (CT) scans. Methods: We sent pre- and postoperative images in the form of a questionnaire to 18 foot and ankle surgeons with varying experience and examined evaluations of the postoperative reduction and Sanders classification quality criteria of 12 calcaneal fractures. The kappa (Ƙ) values were calculated and compared to those in the literature, and the quality of the reduction was compared to the patient's American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Scale (AOFAS-AHS) score. Results: The mean intraobserver Ƙ of the Sanders classification was 0.49. Disregarding the subclasses, the intraobserver Ƙ was 0.55, and when type III and IV fractures were grouped, the intraobserver Ƙ was 0.57. The interobserver Ƙ values in these same three conditions were 0.22, 0.20, and 0.21, respectively. We also observed that the group of less experienced surgeons showed better intraobserver Ƙ values than the more experienced surgeons. In the analysis of the reduction quality based on X-ray images and the AOFAS-AHS score of the patient, we found a value of p=0.043. Conclusion: The Ƙ values were consistent with previous studies, confirming moderate intraobserver reproducibility and acceptable interobserver reliability. We also confirmed the presence of a significant relationship between the reduction quality based on X-ray images and the AOFAS-AHS score of the patient. Level of Evidence III; Diagnostic Studies; Nonconsecutive patients, no uniformly applied reference gold standard.

scholarly journals Arthroplasty information on the internet

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 64-73
Author(s):  
Myles T. Davaris ◽  
Michelle M. Dowsey ◽  
Samantha Bunzli ◽  
Peter F. Choong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Joint Replacement ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Total Joint Replacement ◽  
High Volume ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Google Search

Aims Total joint replacement (TJR) is a high-cost, high-volume procedure that impacts patients’ quality of life. Informed decisions are important for patients facing TJR. The quality of information provided by websites regarding TJR is highly variable. We aimed to measure the quality of TJR information online. Methods We identified 10,800 websites using 18 TJR-related keywords (conditions and procedures) across the Australian, French, German and Spanish Google search engines. We used the Health on the Net (HON) toolbar to evaluate the first 150 websites downloaded for every keyword in each language. The quality of information on websites was inspected, accounting for differences by language and tertiles. We also undertook an analysis of English websites to explore types of website providers. Results ‘Total joint replacement’ had the most results returned (150 million websites), and 9% of websites are HON-accredited. Differences in information quality were seen across search terms (p < 0.001) and tertiles (p < 0.001), but not between languages (p = 0.226). A larger proportion of HON-accredited websites were seen from keywords in the condition and arthroplasty categories. The first tertile contained the highest number of HON-accredited websites for the majority of search terms. Government/educational bodies sponsored the majority of websites. Conclusion Clinicians must consider the shortage of websites providing validated information, with disparities in both number and quality of websites for TJR conditions and procedures. As such, the challenge for clinicians is to lead the design of reliable, accurate and ethical orthopaedic websites online and direct patients to them. This stands to reward both parties greatly.

scholarly journals Content Quality of Lesson Scenarios in Moscow E-School

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 01017
Author(s):  
Svetlana Nikolaevna Vachkova ◽  
Evgeny Dmitrievich Patarakin ◽  
Elena Yurevna Petryaeva
Keyword(s):  
Educational Content ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Content Quality ◽  
Material Component ◽  
Expert Data

This work is aimed at assessment of content quality of lesson scenarios in Moscow e-school, comparison of expert data with the features of application of these scenarios in order to reveal strong points and deficiencies in content of lesson scenarios. The considered lesson scenarios are characterized by high quality of material component of educational content. The lesson scenarios substantiate forms and types of control of educational results. Methodological support of the lessons, differentiation and individualization of the content, existence of nonstandard situations stimulating personal participation of students, instructions for a student have been manifested least in the lesson scenarios. High expert quality appraisals of lesson scenarios mostly do not coincide with the popularity of lesson scenarios among the users.

scholarly journals Relative Quality and Popularity Evaluation of Multilingual Wikipedia Articles

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Włodzimierz Lewoniewski ◽  
Krzysztof Węcel ◽  
Witold Abramowicz
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Content Quality ◽  
Sensitive Topics ◽  
Popular Knowledge ◽  
The World ◽  
Relative Quality

Despite the fact that Wikipedia is often criticized for its poor quality, it continues to be one of the most popular knowledge base in the world. Articles in this free encyclopedia on various topics can be created and edited in about 300 different language versions independently. Our research showed that in language sensitive topics quality of information can be relatively better in the relevant language versions. However, in most cases it is difficult for the Wikipedia readers to determine the language affiliation of the described subject. Additionally, each language edition of Wikipedia can have own rules in manual assessing of the content quality. This makes automatic quality comparison of articles between various languages a challenging task. The paper presents results of relative quality and popularity assessment of over 28 million articles in 44 selected language versions. In addition, a comparative analysis of the quality and popularity of articles in some topics was conducted. The proposed method allows to find articles with information of better quality that can be used to automatically enrich other language editions of Wikipedia.

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