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Zalpour A, Geraei E, Hashemian M, Zare-Farashbandi F. Dissemination of health information disorders: Consequences, diagnosis methods and coping strategies. jha 2025; 27 (1) :5-21
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Dissemination of health information disorders: Consequences, diagnosis methods and coping strategies
1- Department of Medical Librarianship and Information Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz
2- Department of Educational Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad
3- Health Information Technology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan ,f_zare@mng.mui.ac.ir
2- Department of Educational Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad
3- Health Information Technology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan ,
Abstract: (28 Views)
Introduction: Information disorders arise as a consequence of the evolution of networked societies. This study aims to identify the consequences of spreading health information disorders and to explore strategies for addressing these issues.
Methods: This qualitative research employed a conventional content analysis approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 26 participants, including health specialists, librarian and medical information specialists, patients and media representatives, utilizing purposive sampling. Accuracy and robustness of the data were ensured through triangulation methods, including the use of multiple sources and methods in data extraction, interviews with diverse groups, reminders and domain notes to confirm the concepts.
Results: The consequences, detection methods, and solutions for addressing information disorders can be categorized in four main categories including sender, message (content), channel and receiver. The subcategories of outcomes included the general public, specialists, information-related issues, content-related issues, media, dissemination issues, responses to information, individual issues, and social issues. The subcategories of detection methods included the general public, specialists, information and content issues, validation and evaluation, technical issues, and technology use. The subclasses of solutions consisted of literacy and knowledge, verification and evaluation, psychological aspects, information and content issues, media, publication issues, interprofessional cooperation, and technology considerations.
Conclusion: The results of this research enhance the understanding of the consequences of health information disorders and provide practical solutions for diagnosing and addressing these issues thereby improving health decision-making process.
Methods: This qualitative research employed a conventional content analysis approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 26 participants, including health specialists, librarian and medical information specialists, patients and media representatives, utilizing purposive sampling. Accuracy and robustness of the data were ensured through triangulation methods, including the use of multiple sources and methods in data extraction, interviews with diverse groups, reminders and domain notes to confirm the concepts.
Results: The consequences, detection methods, and solutions for addressing information disorders can be categorized in four main categories including sender, message (content), channel and receiver. The subcategories of outcomes included the general public, specialists, information-related issues, content-related issues, media, dissemination issues, responses to information, individual issues, and social issues. The subcategories of detection methods included the general public, specialists, information and content issues, validation and evaluation, technical issues, and technology use. The subclasses of solutions consisted of literacy and knowledge, verification and evaluation, psychological aspects, information and content issues, media, publication issues, interprofessional cooperation, and technology considerations.
Conclusion: The results of this research enhance the understanding of the consequences of health information disorders and provide practical solutions for diagnosing and addressing these issues thereby improving health decision-making process.
Keywords: Health information disorders, Misinformation, Disinformation, Malinformation, Detection, Consequences, Solutions
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Medical Librarianship and Information Science
Received: 2024/03/29 | Accepted: 2024/06/19 | Published: 2024/12/18
Received: 2024/03/29 | Accepted: 2024/06/19 | Published: 2024/12/18
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