The quality of information on the internet relating to top-selling dietary supplements in the Czech Republic
Identifikátory výsledku
Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216208%3A11160%2F18%3A10382213" target="_blank" >RIV/00216208:11160/18:10382213 - isvavai.cz</a>
Výsledek na webu
<a href="http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11096-017-0564-x" target="_blank" >http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11096-017-0564-x</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11096-017-0564-x" target="_blank" >10.1007/s11096-017-0564-x</a>
Alternativní jazyky
Jazyk výsledku
angličtina
Název v původním jazyce
The quality of information on the internet relating to top-selling dietary supplements in the Czech Republic
Popis výsledku v původním jazyce
Background The purchase of dietary supplements (DS) via the Internet is increasing worldwide as well as in the Czech Republic. Objective The aim of the study is to evaluate the quality of information on DS available on the Internet. Setting Czech websites related to dietary supplements. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out involving the analysis of information placed on the websites related to the 100 top-selling DS in the Czech Republic in 2014, according to IMS Health data. Main outcome measure The following criteria were evaluated: contact for the manufacturer, recommended dosage, information on active substances as well as overall composition, permitted health claims, % of the daily reference intake value (DRIV) for vitamins and minerals, link for online counseling, pregnancy/breastfeeding, allergy information, contraindications, adverse reactions, and supplement-drug interactions (some criteria were evaluated from both points of view). Results A total of 199 web domains and 850 websites were evaluated. From the regulatory point of view, all the criteria were fulfilled by 11.3% of websites. Almost 9% of the websites reported information referring to the treatment, cure, or prevention of a disease. From the clinical point of view, all the criteria were only met by one website. Conclusions The quality of information related to DS available on the Internet in the Czech Republic is quite low. The consumers should consult a specialist when using DS purchased online.
Název v anglickém jazyce
The quality of information on the internet relating to top-selling dietary supplements in the Czech Republic
Popis výsledku anglicky
Background The purchase of dietary supplements (DS) via the Internet is increasing worldwide as well as in the Czech Republic. Objective The aim of the study is to evaluate the quality of information on DS available on the Internet. Setting Czech websites related to dietary supplements. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out involving the analysis of information placed on the websites related to the 100 top-selling DS in the Czech Republic in 2014, according to IMS Health data. Main outcome measure The following criteria were evaluated: contact for the manufacturer, recommended dosage, information on active substances as well as overall composition, permitted health claims, % of the daily reference intake value (DRIV) for vitamins and minerals, link for online counseling, pregnancy/breastfeeding, allergy information, contraindications, adverse reactions, and supplement-drug interactions (some criteria were evaluated from both points of view). Results A total of 199 web domains and 850 websites were evaluated. From the regulatory point of view, all the criteria were fulfilled by 11.3% of websites. Almost 9% of the websites reported information referring to the treatment, cure, or prevention of a disease. From the clinical point of view, all the criteria were only met by one website. Conclusions The quality of information related to DS available on the Internet in the Czech Republic is quite low. The consumers should consult a specialist when using DS purchased online.
Klasifikace
Druh
J<sub>imp</sub> - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science
CEP obor
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OECD FORD obor
30104 - Pharmacology and pharmacy
Návaznosti výsledku
Projekt
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Návaznosti
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach<br>I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Ostatní
Rok uplatnění
2018
Kód důvěrnosti údajů
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Údaje specifické pro druh výsledku
Název periodika
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
ISSN
2210-7703
e-ISSN
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Svazek periodika
40
Číslo periodika v rámci svazku
1
Stát vydavatele periodika
NL - Nizozemsko
Počet stran výsledku
7
Strana od-do
183-189
Kód UT WoS článku
000426870000024
EID výsledku v databázi Scopus
2-s2.0-85035123924