Wikipedia for Drug Information
Several posts on this blog have looked at the varying ways Wikipedia can be used for addressing medical concepts. Reuters Health reports today on a study from researchers at Nova Southeastern University that compares the scope, completeness, and accuracy of drug information in Wikipedia when comparted to Medscape Drug Reference (MDR).
Using assessments in 8 categories of drug information, the study authors report that Wikipedia answered fewer drug questions than MDR (40% vs. 82.5%, p<0.001) see PubMed abstract.
Using assessments in 8 categories of drug information, the study authors report that Wikipedia answered fewer drug questions than MDR (40% vs. 82.5%, p<0.001) see PubMed abstract.
Interesting article. Did you know to date there are over 30 articles in Pubmed referencing Wikipedia? More than 50 mention wikis in general?
posted by Taneya at 2:20 PM
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I wonder why they used Medscape as opposed to MedlinePlus?
I often find that this sort of research and recommendations leave out MedlinePlus and wonder about it too.
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