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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Jin, Linda X.
• Ibrahim, Andrew M.
• Newman, Naeem A.
• Makarov, Danil V.
• Pronovost, Peter J.
• Makary, Martin A.

Titel

Robotic Surgery Claims on United States Hospital Websites

Ist Teil von

• Journal for healthcare quality, 2011-11, Vol.33 (6), p.48-52

Ort / Verlag

United States: Blackwell Publishing Ltd

Erscheinungsjahr

2011

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• To examine the prevalence and content of robotic surgery information presented on websites of U.S. hospitals. We completed a systematic analysis of 400 randomly selected U.S. hospital websites in June of 2010. Data were collected on the presence and location of robotic surgery information on a hospital's website; use of images or text provided by the manufacturer; use of direct link to manufacturer website; statements of clinical superiority; statements of improved cancer outcome; mention of a comparison group for a statement; citation of supporting data and mention of specific risks. Forty‐one percent of hospital websites described robotic surgery. Among these, 37% percent presented robotic surgery on their homepage, 73% used manufacturer‐provided stock images or text, and 33% linked to a manufacturer website. Statements of clinical superiority were made on 86% of websites, with 32% describing improved cancer control, and 2% described a reference group. No hospital website mentioned risks. Materials provided by hospitals regarding the surgical robot overestimate benefits, largely ignore risks and are strongly influenced by the manufacturer.