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How to analyse and assess online health information
This section provides information about how to assess health information on the internet using Quality Assurance Criteria
There is a huge amount of health information available on the Internet, and due to the ever-increasing number of sites available there is a growing need for librarians, students, teachers and the community to be able to identify quality health information.
The Quality Assurance Criteria have been developed by librarians at the State Library of NSW and can be used to assess health information on the Internet.
This includes information found on websites, YouTube videos, blog posts, emails, on Facebook and Twitter and other social media.
Quality assurance criteria - summary
Health information on the Internet can be assessed using the following criteria:
Content
What information is available on the website?
Look for currency, bias, references, relevance and disclaimer.
Source
Where does the information come from?
Look for author, publisher, credentials, editorial review process, conflict of interest, sponsorship and context.
Presentation
How is the information presented?
Look for design, accessibility, links, searching, layout and usability.
Quality assurance criteria - things to note
- the criteria are a guide only
- not all criteria will be applicable to all websites
- no checklist is foolproof
- no website can replace the advice of a health care professional
A quick guide to drugs and alcohol
- A quick guide to drugs and alcohol
An easy to read reference book with information on a range of drugs, drug effects, drugs and driving, pregnancy, treatment, statistics, drugs and the law and where to go for help and further information.
Further information from Drug Info
Visit the Drug Info website for free drug and alcohol information for the community of NSW. Drug Info is a partnership between NSW Ministry of Health and the State Library of NSW.