Study Set Content:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Article Type
Review
Article Type
Systematic Review
Article type
is a string of numbers, letters and symbols used to permanently identify an article or document and link to it on the web.
DOI, or Digital Object Identifier
will help your reader easily locate a document from your citation.
DO
s the unique identifier number used in PubMed for each article. The PMID is assigned to each article record when it enters the PubMed system.
PMID i
• Evaluation instruments
– Health On the Net Foundation Code of Conduct
– Alexa
– HWAT (Healthcare Website Assessment tool)
• Evaluation of the author’s name and credentials should probably be coupled with evaluation of the source of the
site itself
A good site – Looks
good
Easy to give
feedback
– Easy to obtain or
retrieve information
Not having (blank) that do not add to the quality of information
huge graphics or other files
What and who is responsible for the site, and is this information readily available on the site?
Source of information
• Does the site want anything from you in return? If so, what and why?
Cost of access
What is the purpose of the site? Why was the website created, and what is the mission in providing the information?
Source of information
Does the site want your personal information, and if so, what will the site do with it? What personal information is required?
Cost of access
Who is funding the site? Is there a site sponsor? Is the sponsorship readily available on the website and openly displayed? Does the sponsor gain any benefit?
Cost of access
Does the site provide information such as a site map, contact information, a mission/purpose statement, or the best way to use the site?
Usability
Does the website make unbelievable claims or claim to be the answer to all questions or problems?
Usability
Is the information current? Is the information correct? Has it been written and/or reviewed by appropriately trained health care professionals? Is the information based on opinion or high quality controlled clinical trials? What is the editorial policy for the site?
Quality of information
