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Crowd-sourced ontology for photoleukocoria: Identifying common internet search terms for a potentially important pediatric ophthalmic sign
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Staffieri, SE and Kearns, LS and Sanfilippo, PG and Craig, JE and Mackey, DA and Hewitt, AW, Crowd-sourced ontology for photoleukocoria: Identifying common internet search terms for a potentially important pediatric ophthalmic sign, Translational Vision Science and Technology, 7, (1) Article 18. ISSN 2164-2591 (2018) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Methods: Using a web-based questionnaire, in this cross-sectional study we invited adults aged over 18 years to view two photographs of a child with photoleukocoria, and then search the Internet to determine a possible diagnosis and action plan. The most commonly used search terms and websites accessed were recorded.
Results: The questionnaire was completed by 1639 individuals. Facebook advertisement was the most effective recruitment strategy. The mean age of all respondents was 38.95 ± 14.59 years (range, 18-83), 94% were female, and 59.3% had children. An abnormality in the images presented was identified by 1613 (98.4%) participants. The most commonly used search terms were: "white," "pupil," "photo," and "eye" reaching a variety of appropriate websites or links to print or social media articles.
Conclusions: Different words or phrases were used to describe the same observation of photoleukocoria leading to a range of websites. Variations in the description of observed signs and search words influenced the sites reached, information obtained, and subsequent help-seeking intentions.
Translational Relevance: Identifying the most commonly used search terms for photoleukocoria is an important step for search engine optimization. Being directed to the most appropriate websites informing of the significance of photoleukocoria and the appropriate actions to take could improve delays in diagnosis of important pediatric eye disease such as retinoblastoma or cataract.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | information-seeking behavior, leukocoria, retinoblastoma |
| Research Division: | Medical and Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Ophthalmology and Optometry |
| Research Field: | Ophthalmology |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) |
| Objective Field: | Hearing, Vision, Speech and Their Disorders |
| UTAS Author: | Mackey, DA (Professor David Mackey) |
| UTAS Author: | Hewitt, AW (Professor Alex Hewitt) |
| ID Code: | 125482 |
| Year Published: | 2018 |
| Deposited By: | Menzies Institute for Medical Research |
| Deposited On: | 2018-04-19 |
| Last Modified: | 2018-12-11 |
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