Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas.
Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas.
J Voice. 2019 May;33(3):290-296. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2017.11.002. Epub 2017 Dec 16.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the readability and quality of English-language Internet information related to vocal hygiene, vocal health, and prevention of voice disorders. This study extends recent work because it evaluates readability, content quality, and website origin across broader search criteria than previous studies evaluating online voice material.
Eighty-five websites were aggregated using five different country-specific search engines. Websites were then analyzed using quality and readability assessments. The entire web page was evaluated; however, no information or links beyond the first page was reviewed. Statistical calculations were employed to examine website ratings, differences between website origin and quality and readability scores, and correlations between readability instruments.
Websites exhibited acceptable quality as measured by the DISCERN. However, only one website obtained the Health On the Net certification. Significant differences in quality were found among website origin, with government websites receiving higher quality ratings. Approximate educational levels required to comprehend information on the websites ranged from 8 to 9 years of education. Significant differences were found between website origin and readability measures with higher levels of education required to understand information on websites of nonprofit organizations.
Current vocal hygiene, vocal health, and prevention of voice disorders websites were found to exhibit acceptable levels of quality and readability. However, highly rated Internet information related to voice care should be made more accessible to voice clients through Health On the Net certification.
本研究旨在评估与嗓音卫生、嗓音健康和嗓音障碍预防相关的英文互联网信息的可读性和质量。本研究扩展了最近的工作，因为它评估了可读性、内容质量和网站来源，涵盖了比以前评估在线嗓音材料的研究更广泛的搜索标准。
使用五个不同国家/地区的搜索引擎汇总了 85 个网站。然后使用质量和可读性评估来分析网站。对整个网页进行了评估；但是，没有查看第一页之外的任何信息或链接。进行了统计计算，以检查网站评级、网站来源与质量和可读性评分之间的差异，以及可读性工具之间的相关性。
网站的 DISCERN 评分显示出可接受的质量。但是，只有一个网站获得了 Health On the Net 认证。网站来源之间存在显著的质量差异，政府网站的评分更高。理解网站上信息所需的近似教育水平从 8 年到 9 年不等。网站来源和可读性测量之间存在显著差异，非营利组织网站上的信息需要更高的教育水平才能理解。
目前的嗓音卫生、嗓音健康和嗓音障碍预防网站被发现具有可接受的质量和可读性水平。然而，通过 Health On the Net 认证，应使针对嗓音护理的高质量互联网信息更容易为嗓音客户所获取。
