Constructing and validating a consumer health portal rating index
Bomba, D.; Land, T.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 107(Part 2): 1123-1127
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0926-9630 PMID: 15360987 Document Number: 571841
Web-based consumer health information portals are on the increase. With such a large number of health related sites available, design and information quality are key concerns. This article provides an evaluation framework based on the work of Slack (2001) and the HONcode guidelines. Research shows that greater transparency is needed with regard to how rating instruments are constructed and validated. The consumer health portal index developed in this research has been tested for face and content validity through a series of focus groups following Sullivan's 5 step process.