Table 3.
Mean Quality and Readability Assessment Scores for Reviewed Sites (n = 115).
| Measurement | Mean score % (±SD) |
|---|---|
| DISCERN | |
| Are the aims clear? | 79.0 (7.9) |
| Does it achieve its aims? | 73.0 (10.6) |
| Is it relevant? | 70.0 (11.4) |
| Is it clear what sources of information were used to compile the publication (other than the author or producer)? | 62.4 (19.3) |
| Is it clear when the information used or reported in the publication was produced? | 63.5 (20.4) |
| Is it balanced and unbiased? | 66.1 (14.4) |
| Does it provide details of additional sources of support and information? | 68.3 (19.6) |
| Does it refer to areas of uncertainty? | 62.5 (13.6) |
| Overall rating of the publication | 67.9 (14.6) |
| DISCERN total score | 68.1 (14.6) |
| LIDA | |
| Usability measures | |
| Clarity | 77.3 (10.9) |
| Consistency | 82.4 (10.9) |
| Functionality | 79.2 (7.6) |
| Engagability | 57.1 (14.7) |
| Currency | 50.9 (14.8) |
| Reliability measures | |
| Conflicts of interest | 86.4 (14.2) |
| Content production | 63.9 (20.4) |
| LIDA total score | 71.0 (14.4) |
| HON code | 74.6 (17.2) |
| FRE | Mean FRE (±SD) 49.8 (14.4) |
| FKRGL | Mean Grade (±SD) 10.6 (2.8) |
Note. FRE = Flesch Reading Ease; FKRGL = Flesch-Kincaid Reading Grade Level.