Patient‐Centred Web‐Based Information on Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Quality and Readability.
Introduction: The internet is a widely used source of health information for patients with head and neck cancer. However, the quality and readability of online content remain inconsistent. This study evaluated the usefulness of web‐based resources by assessing their quality and readability. Methods:...
| Publicado en: | Oral Diseases Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 405 - 412 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Feb2026
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