Table 3.
Domains regarding generic quality and risk of bias were assessed using the modified DISCERN instrument
| Item | Median (IQRa; min-maxb) |
|---|---|
| 2.1 Reliability | |
| Are the aims clear? | 2 (0; 1–2) |
| Is itc clear what sources of information were used to compile the publication? | 1 (0; 0–2) |
| Is itc clear when the information used or reported in the publication was produced? | 0 (0; 0–1) |
| Is itc balanced and unbiased? | 2 (0; 0–2) |
| Does it provide details of additional sources of support and information? | 1 (0; 0–2) |
| Does itc refer to areas of uncertainty? | 0 (0; 0–2) |
| 2.2 Quality | |
| Does itc describe how each treatment works? | 2 (0; 0–2) |
| Does itc describe the benefits of each treatment? | 2 (0; 0–2) |
| Does it describe the risks of each treatment? | 0 (0; 0–2) |
| Does itc describe what would happen if no treatment is used? | 0 (0; 0–1) |
| Does itc describe how the treatment choices affect overall quality of life? | 1 (0; 0–2) |
| Is itc clear that there may be more than one possible treatment choice? | 2 (0; 2–2) |
| Does itc provide support for shared decision making? | 1 (0; 0–2) |
a IQR: interquartile range
b min–max: minimum and maximum
c Websites’ content
0 = no, 1 = occasionally, 2 = most of the time and 3 = yes