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How do consumers search for and appraise health information on the world wide web? Qualitative study using focus groups, usability tests, and in-depth interviews

BMJ · 2002 · Vol. 324(7337) · pp. 573–577

Günther Eysenbach✉(Heidelberg University)

Abstract

Further observational studies are needed to design and evaluate educational and technological innovations for guiding consumers to high quality health information on the web.

Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods Social Media in Health EducationUsabilityCredibilityFocus groupThe InternetObservational studyQualitative researchWeb usabilityWorld Wide WebPsychologyQuality (philosophy)

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AdultAgedComputer LiteracyFemaleHealth EducationHumansInformation ServicesInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedHealth BehaviorInformation Storage and RetrievalFocus GroupsInternet

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