Communication AssessmenT Checklist in Health

There is no comprehensive and standardized tool for evaluating the communication quality of web resources for patients. The purpose of this study was to assess prostate cancer websites using the Communication AssessmenT Checklist in Health (CATCH) and to compare the results with those of the Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the MLA (CAPHIS). CATCH is a theory-based tool consisting of 50 elements nested in 12 concepts. Two raters independently applied it to 35 HON certified websites containing information on prostate cancer treatment. The CATCH summary scores for these websites were then compared to the 2015 list of credible health websites published by CAPHIS. Websites contained a mean 24.1 (SD= 3.6) CATCH items. The concepts Language, Readability, Layout, Typography and Appearance were present in over 80% of sites. Content, Risk Communication, Usefulness, and Scientific Value were present in 50% or less. CATCH provided an overall score of the selected sites that was consistent with CAPHIS ratings. The prostate cancer websites evaluated in this study did not present treatment information in a useful, informative or credible way for patients. The communication quality of these resources could be improved with a clear strategic intent focused on decision-making, using CATCH as a guiding framework. CATCH is a tool that can be used independently or with other health resource evaluation tools to select the most trustworthy web resources for health information.

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Using the Communication AssessmenT Checklist in Health to Assess the Communication Quality of Web Based Resources for Prostate Cancer

Health Literacy ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-1928-7.ch002 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 24-45

Author(s):

Juliana Genova ◽

Curtis A. Olson ◽

Jackie Bender

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Communication Quality ◽

Prostate Cancer Treatment ◽

Web Based ◽

Web Resources ◽

Strategic Intent ◽

Communication Assessment ◽

Treatment Information ◽

Scientific Value

Introduction: The communication quality of web resources for patients is unknown. The purpose of this study was to assess prostate cancer websites using the Communication AssessmenT Checklist in Health (CATCH). Methods: CATCH is a theory-based tool consisting of 50 elements nested in 12 concepts. Two raters independently applied it to 35 HON certified websites containing information on prostate cancer treatment. Results: Websites contained a mean 24.1 (SD= 3.6) CATCH items. The concepts Language, Readability, Layout, Typography and Appearance were present in over 80% of sites. Content, Risk Communication, Usefulness, and Scientific Value were present in 50% or less. Discussion: The prostate cancer websites evaluated in this study did not present treatment information in a useful, informative or credible way for patients. The communication quality of these resources could be improved with a clear strategic intent focused on decision-making, using CATCH as a guiding framework.

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Using the Communication AssessmenT Checklist in Health to Assess the Communication Quality of Web Based Resources for Prostate Cancer

Transformative Healthcare Practice through Patient Engagement - Advances in Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-0663-8.ch007 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 163-191

Author(s):

Juliana Genova ◽

Curtis A. Olson ◽

Jackie Bender

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Communication Quality ◽

Prostate Cancer Treatment ◽

Web Based ◽

Web Resources ◽

Strategic Intent ◽

Communication Assessment ◽

Treatment Information ◽

Scientific Value

Introduction: The communication quality of web resources for patients is unknown. The purpose of this study was to assess prostate cancer websites using the Communication AssessmenT Checklist in Health (CATCH). Methods: CATCH is a theory-based tool consisting of 50 elements nested in 12 concepts. Two raters independently applied it to 35 HON certified websites containing information on prostate cancer treatment. Results: Websites contained a mean 24.1 (SD= 3.6) CATCH items. The concepts Language, Readability, Layout, Typography and Appearance were present in over 80% of sites. Content, Risk Communication, Usefulness, and Scientific Value were present in 50% or less. Discussion: The prostate cancer websites evaluated in this study did not present treatment information in a useful, informative or credible way for patients. The communication quality of these resources could be improved with a clear strategic intent focused on decision-making, using CATCH as a guiding framework.

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Malignant websites? Analyzing the quality of prostate cancer education web resources

Canadian Urological Association Journal ◽

10.5489/cuaj.5084 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (10) ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Kevin Kobes ◽

Ilene B. Harris ◽

Glenn Regehr ◽

Ara Tekian ◽

Paris-Ann Ingledew

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Grade Level ◽

Cancer Education ◽

School Level ◽

Cancer Information ◽

High School Level ◽

Web Resources ◽

Inaccurate Information ◽

University Level

Introduction: Prostate cancer patients are using more web resources to inform themselves about their cancer. However, patients may receive out-of-date or inaccurate information due to lack of regulation. The current study looks to systematically analyze the quality of websites accessed by patients with prostate cancer.Methods: The term “prostate cancer” was searched in Google and the metasearch engines, Yippy and Dogpile, and the top 100 hits related to patient information were compiled from over 32 million hits. A standardized tool was used to examine 100 sites with respect to attribution, currency, usability, and content.Results: Of the top 100 websites relating to prostate cancer information, only 27% identified an author, of which 16% had their credentials displayed. The majority of websites disclosed ownership (97%). Over half of the websites did not include the date of the last update and of those that did, only 66% were current within two years. According to the Flesch Kincaid grade level tool for readability, the majority (87%) of sites were found to be at a high school level, while 6% were at university level. Finally, content varied among websites; 90% of sites provided information on detection and workup and treatments, but only 14% of sites included information on prognosis.Conclusions: The reliability of websites presenting prostate cancer information is questionable. There were noted deficiencies in attribution, currency, and readability. While information on detection and treatment is well-covered, information related to prognosis is lacking.

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359 Quality of online health information on prostate cancer - adherence to EAU guidelines?

European Urology Supplements ◽

10.1016/s1569-9056(16)60361-5 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. e359 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

J. Brever ◽

C. Rothbauer ◽

B. Ludwig ◽

B. Dotzler ◽

C. Wolff ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Health Information ◽

Online Health Information

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Identifying Measures Used for Assessing Quality of YouTube Videos with Patient Health Information: A Review of Current Literature

Interactive Journal of Medical Research ◽

10.2196/ijmr.2465 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. e6 ◽

Cited By ~ 60

Author(s):

Elia Gabarron ◽

Luis Fernandez-Luque ◽

Manuel Armayones ◽

Annie YS Lau

Keyword(s):

Health Information ◽

Current Literature ◽

Patient Health ◽

Youtube Videos ◽

Patient Health Information

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Evaluating the Quality of Online Health Information About Prostate Cancer Treatment

Urology Practice ◽

10.1097/upj.0000000000000213 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jason G. Lee ◽

Molly E. Reissmann ◽

Egor Parkhomenko ◽

David S. Wang

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Cancer Treatment ◽

Health Information ◽

Online Health Information ◽

Prostate Cancer Treatment

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Features of assessing the quality of medical care for patients with prostate cancer in the late stages of the oncological process

Vestnik of Russian military medical Academy ◽

10.17816/brmma25967 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 53-59

Author(s):

K N Movchan ◽

K E Chernov ◽

B S Artyushin ◽

A V Zharkov ◽

V V Tatarkin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Medical Care ◽

Diagnostic Process ◽

Treatment And Prevention ◽

Modern Computer ◽

Medical Institutions ◽

Patient Health ◽

Quality Of Medical Care ◽

Health Managers

Despite the successes in the examination and treatment of patients with prostate cancer, the problems associated with the organization of medical care for patients suffering from this disease remain. Defects in the verification of oncological diseases of the prostate often cause a decrease in parameters reflecting the quality and life expectancy of men. The data on the clinical case presented in the work demonstrate the difficulties of verifying a disease of a patient with prostate cancer, despite the involvement of many specialists of several medical institutions in the diagnostic process. With significant amounts of medical measures, the quality of the medical care provided at all stages can be considered inappropriate, primarily due to a violation of continuity in the management of the patient. Health care resources were used irrationally despite the fact that attempts were made to save the patient’s life at all levels and stages of medical care. Probably, defects in the provision of medical care could have been prevented by applying unified approaches in the diagnostic and treatment process using the advantages of information technology in modern computer databases of medical institutions, which make it possible to monitor the stages and volume of medical care provided to patients individually. In addition, the proper organization of medical care, as well as the targeted routing of patient flows should be provided not so much by clinicians as health managers. In the absence of opportunities in the treatment and prevention facilities, where patients are sometimes unplanned in urgent cases, the possibilities for carrying out diagnostic and treatment procedures, the healthcare organizers, together with the clinicians, must find reserves for referring patients to specialized medical organizations, in which examination and treatment of patients can be guaranteed. At the same time, the role, importance and effectiveness of the activities of health managers in the examination of the quality of medical care in each case should be evaluated separately.

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Quality of Prostate Cancer Treatment Information on Cancer Center Websites

Cureus ◽

10.7759/cureus.580 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Caleb Dulaney ◽

Olivia Claire Barrett ◽

Soroush Rais-Bahrami ◽

Daniel Wakefield ◽

John Fiveash ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Cancer Treatment ◽

Cancer Center ◽

Prostate Cancer Treatment ◽

Treatment Information

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Quality of Health Information on the Internet for Prostate Cancer

Advances in Urology ◽

10.1155/2018/6705152 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Dwayne T. S. Chang ◽

Robert Abouassaly ◽

Nathan Lawrentschuk

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Health Information ◽

Health Resources ◽

The Internet ◽

Search Term ◽

Search Terms ◽

The Difference ◽

The Government ◽

Google Search

Introduction. To compare (1) the quality of prostate cancer health information on the Internet, (2) the difference in quality between websites appearing earlier or later in the search, and (3) the sources of sponsorship for each of these websites. Materials and methods. The top 150 listed websites on the Google search engine for each of the 11 search terms related to prostate cancer were analysed. Quality was assessed on whether the website conforms to the principles of the Health On the Net Foundation. Each of these websites was then reviewed to determine the main source of sponsorship. Statistical analysis was performed to determine if the proportion of HON accreditation varied among the different cohorts of listed websites and among the 11 search terms used. Results. In total, 1650 websites were analysed. Among these, 10.5% websites were HON-accredited. The proportion of HON-accredited websites for individual search terms ranged from 3.3% to 19.3%. In comparison with the search term of “Prostate cancer,” four search terms had statistically significant odds ratio of the rate of HON accreditation. Websites 51–150 were statistically less likely to have HON accreditation than websites 1–50. The top three website sponsors were journal/universities (28.8%), commercial (28.1%), and physician/surgeon (26.9%). Conclusions. The lack of validated and unbiased websites for prostate cancer is concerning especially with increasing use of the Internet for health information. Websites sponsored or managed by the government and national departments were most likely to provide impartial health information for prostate cancer. We need to help our patients identify valid and unbiased online health resources.

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