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Table 1 Modified DISCERN instrument items

From: What web-based information is available for people with Parkinson’s disease interested in aquatic physiotherapy? A social listening study

Item

Yes n (%)

Partial/ Unsure n (%)

No n (%)

Is it relevant?

23 (18%)

104 (78%)

6 (4%)

Are there clear sources of information?

10 (8%)

10 (8%)

113 (84%)

Is it balanced and unbiased?

119 (89%)

3 (2%)

13 (9%)

Does it describe how aquatic therapy works?

97 (73%)

-

36 (27%)

Does it describe the benefits of aquatic therapy for PD?

31 (24%)

96 (72%)

6 (4%)

Does it describe the contraindications to aquatic therapy?

3 (2%)

10 (8%)

120 (90%)

Does it describe the therapeutic environment?

37 (28%)

26 (20%)

69 (52%)

Does it describe the accessibility of the pool?

26 (20%)

-

107 (80%)

Does it describe the safety aspects of the pool?

40 (30%)

-

93 (70%)

Is it clear there is more than one possible treatment choice?

52 (39%)

-

81 (61%)

Does it provide support for shared decision-making?

16 (12%)

86 (65%)

31 (23%)

  1. For each item of the modified DISCERN instrument the most prevalent answer is shown in bold