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Information Needs of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer and Their Supports in Relation to Treatment Management Choices: Scoping Review

Information Needs of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer and Their Supports in Relation to Treatment Management Choices: Scoping Review

A 2010 systematic review on the relationship between information provision and health-related QOL discovered all 5 prospective observational studies included in their results to have “found a positive relationship between appropriate information provision (satisfaction with the received information, fulfilled informational needs, high quality and clear information) and mental and global health-related quality of life and a negative relationship between appropriate information provision and depression and anxiety

Eleah Stringer, Lily Hallett Rio, Lorraine Leitz, Eitan Prisman, Elizabeth Borycki, Andre Kushniruk, Jonathan Livergant, Sally Smith

JMIR Cancer 2025;11:e64108


Evaluating the Feasibility of Web-Monitoring Methodology for Measuring Exposure to Online Cancer Misinformation

Evaluating the Feasibility of Web-Monitoring Methodology for Measuring Exposure to Online Cancer Misinformation

Health information and social support are increasingly sought online, with nationally representative surveys indicating 83% of US adults use social media and 70% search for health information online [1,2]. Patients with cancer use digital resources even more often for health-related reasons—94% of patients with cancer report going online in search of cancer information [3].

Cindy A Turner, Andy J King, Ida Tovar, Morgan M Millar, Rachel R Codden, Jia-Wen Guo, Skyler Johnson, Anne C Kirchhoff, Margaret Raber, Xiaoming Sheng, Deanna Kepka, Echo L Warner

JMIR Cancer 2025;11:e65887


Patient and Public Perceptions of 3D Technologies (Models and Images) to Facilitate Health Care Consultations: Exploratory, Mixed Methods Study

Patient and Public Perceptions of 3D Technologies (Models and Images) to Facilitate Health Care Consultations: Exploratory, Mixed Methods Study

Patients are often given information in many forms to encourage them to be involved in the decision-making process about their own health. Particularly in surgical disciplines, diagnostic imaging information such as computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or radiograph (x-ray) scans can be used to illustrate the patient’s anatomy and condition [1]. These types of images or information can be hard for most patients to fully understand, especially in cases of low levels of health literacy [2].

Harleen Kaur Rai, Morven Miller, Steve Leung, Euan Macleod, Marilyn Lennon

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e65235


A Novel Framework to Assess Clinical Information in Digital Health Technologies: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

A Novel Framework to Assess Clinical Information in Digital Health Technologies: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

The CLIQ research highlights the importance of information quality and its relevance to the quality and safety of care. Therefore, establishing a robust system for information quality assurance in health care institutions is essential. Such an information quality assurance system entails regular checks and monitoring, data validation, and information quality audits [33]. The CLIQ framework could be a useful tool for information quality audits.

Kayode Philip Fadahunsi, Petra A Wark, Nikolaos Mastellos, Ana Luisa Neves, Joseph Gallagher, Azeem Majeed, Josip Car

JMIR Med Inform 2025;13:e58125


The Quality of Dermatology Match Information on Social Media Platforms: Cross-Sectional Analysis

The Quality of Dermatology Match Information on Social Media Platforms: Cross-Sectional Analysis

Our study evaluates the accuracy of dermatology match information on popular social media sites where medical students, residents, and attendings discuss medicine and residency application processes—Reddit, Student Doctor Network (SDN), and Tik Tok. In March 2024, we used the search terms “how to match into dermatology” and “advice for the dermatology match process,” identifying 34 sources and corresponding response comments from Tik Tok (n=10), Reddit (n=14), and SDN (n=10).

Anjali D'Amiano, Jack Kollings, Joel Sunshine

JMIR Dermatol 2025;8:e65217


Quality and Misinformation About Health Conditions in Online Peer Support Groups: Scoping Review

Quality and Misinformation About Health Conditions in Online Peer Support Groups: Scoping Review

In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in people’s use of web-based resources aimed at meeting their health information needs [1,2]. Seeking health information and advice from the internet has been described as the interaction of an individual (eg, patient, caregiver, or professional) with or through an electronic device or communication technology to access or to transmit health information [3].

Bethan M Treadgold, Neil S Coulson, John L Campbell, Jeffrey Lambert, Emma Pitchforth

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e71140


Use and Acceptance of Innovative Digital Health Solutions Among Patients and Professionals: Survey Study

Use and Acceptance of Innovative Digital Health Solutions Among Patients and Professionals: Survey Study

Their findings highlight a focus on the well-being of individuals at both population and individual levels, emphasizing the use of data and information to enhance patient care. The prevalence of mobile health (m Health) as a dominant concept within digital health ecosystems was evident, closely interlinked with telehealth and artificial intelligence (AI) applications [1].

Fritz Seidl, Florian Hinterwimmer, Ferdinand Vogt, Günther M Edenharter, Karl F Braun, Rüdiger von Eisenhart-Rothe, AG Digitalisierung der DGOU, Peter Biberthaler, Dominik Pförringer

JMIR Hum Factors 2025;12:e60779


Consumer Engagement With Risk Information on Prescription Drug Social Media Pages: Findings From In-Depth Interviews

Consumer Engagement With Risk Information on Prescription Drug Social Media Pages: Findings From In-Depth Interviews

Risk information is also sometimes conveyed in a featured text post, a scrolling video post, a risk information pop-up, or a highlighted story. Many pharmaceutical companies place the risk information in multiple places on their social media pages and posts. However, even when this information is displayed in various locations, UI or UX features of social media platforms may still inhibit consumers’ ability to find, review, and comprehend the risk information.

Jacqueline B Amoozegar, Peyton Williams, Kristen C Giombi, Courtney Richardson, Ella Shenkar, Rebecca L Watkins, Amie C O'Donoghue, Helen W Sullivan

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e67361


Creation of Scientific Response Documents for Addressing Product Medical Information Inquiries: Mixed Method Approach Using Artificial Intelligence

Creation of Scientific Response Documents for Addressing Product Medical Information Inquiries: Mixed Method Approach Using Artificial Intelligence

Pharmaceutical manufacturers play a crucial role in meeting health care professionals’ information needs by providing them with scientific response documents (SRDs). These documents provide comprehensive and evidence-based answers to unsolicited questions concerning a medication or disease state [1]. The development and maintenance of SRDs are entrusted to the medical information department within these organizations.

Jerry Lau, Shivani Bisht, Robert Horton, Annamaria Crisan, John Jones, Sandeep Gantotti, Evelyn Hermes-DeSantis

JMIR AI 2025;4:e55277


Crisis Communication About the Maui Wildfires on TikTok: Content Analysis of Engagement With Maui Wildfire–Related Posts Over 1 Year

Crisis Communication About the Maui Wildfires on TikTok: Content Analysis of Engagement With Maui Wildfire–Related Posts Over 1 Year

One study analyzed Tik Tok videos from official accounts featured in the COVID-19 information hub, focusing on how credible information was disseminated to combat misinformation during the pandemic, highlighting the platform’s role in delivering accessible, authoritative public health messaging [32].

Jim P Stimpson, Aditi Srivastava, Ketan Tamirisa, Joseph Keaweʻaimoku Kaholokula, Alexander N Ortega

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e67515