Mapping the digital landscape: A systematic environmental scan and evaluation of online resources about recovery after intensive care

Abstract

Objectives: Online resources may engage patients in their healthcare; several exist about recovery after intensive care (ICU). This study aims to identify and appraise online resources about recovery after ICU for survivors, caregivers, or clinicians. Methods: An environmental scan of online resources identified through Google™, Bing™ and Yahoo™. Online resources in website, webpage or downloadable format, written in English, were included. Appraisal was guided by the World Health Organization's principles of effective health communication and included common website and patient education metrics; Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) criteria, Global Quality Score, Content Validity..