Assessing internet-based information used to aid patient decision-making about surgery for perianal Crohn's fistula.

J H MarshallD M BakerMatthew James LeeG L JonesA J LoboS R Brown

Published in: Techniques in coloproctology (2017)

We found no patient decision aids relating to surgery for pCD. The online sources relating to surgery for pCD are few, and their quality is poor, as seen in the low IPDAS and DISCERN scores. Less than half of the sources mentioned pCD-specific outcomes, and three sources were solely dedicated to providing information on pCD. Healthcare professionals should look to create a patient tool to assist decision-making in pCD.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
health information
case report
decision making
drinking water
surgical site infection
social media
adipose tissue
acute coronary syndrome