Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2006;32(5): 307-312.
의식하 진정 내시경(수면 내시경)에 대한 인터넷 의료 정보의 평가
이현정·오영재·홍일철·이준행·이풍렬·김재준·이종철
성균관대학교 의과대학 삼성서울병원 내과학교실
An Evaluation of Websites about Endoscopy under Conscious Sedation
Hyun Jeong Lee, M.D., Young Jae Oh, M.D., Il Chol Hong, M.D., Jun Haeng Lee, M.D., Poong-Lyul Rhee, M.D., Jae J. Kim, M.D. and Jong Chul Rhee, M.D.
Department of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
Abstract
Background/Aims: The internet has become an important source of medical information not only for doctors but also for patients. Therefore, this study evaluated the quality of medical information on endoscopy under conscious sedation on the internet in Korea. Methods: 147 patients (mean age: 51 years, male：female 76：71) who visited the gastroenterology clinic were surveyed using a questionnaire about use of medical information on the Internet. The first 20 Internet sites using the key word 'endoscopy under sedation' were retrieved from the 5 most frequently used Internet search engines. The quality of information from a total of 63 websites was evaluated using a checklist. Results: Among a total 63 sites about endoscopy under sedation, 46 sites (73.0%) were made by private hospitals or private clinics and 60 sites (95%) were made for patients. The definition of endoscopy under conscious sedation was accurately mentioned in only 7 sites (11%). The complications and risk factors were mentioned in 29 sites (46%). Conclusions: Most websites made by private hospitals or private clinics overemphasized the merits of sedation. Websites with a more balanced point of view by official organizations may help improve the quality of medical information on the Internet. (Korean J Gastrointest Endosc 2006;32:307312)
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