Development of a patient-reported outcome measure of digital health literacy for chronic patients: results of a French international online Delphi study

Délétroz, Carole; Del Grande, Claudio; Amil, Samira; Bodenmann, Patrick; Gagnon, Marie-Pierre; Sasseville, Maxime

doi:10.1186/s12912-023-01633-x

Table 5 Summary of results (R: relevance; I: improvability; SR: self-ratability; + : consensus achieved; ?: sent to next round; × : rejection)

From: Development of a patient-reported outcome measure of digital health literacy for chronic patients: results of a French international online Delphi study

Construct #. Items theme	Round 1			Round 2			Round 3			Finale decision
	R	I	SR	R	I	SR	R	I	RS
*Digital literacy*	+	+	?							+
Use keyboard (e.g. to type words, phrases)				+	+	+				+
Using links on websites				+	+	+				+
Using a messaging system (e.g. writing an e-mail, instant message)				+	+	+				+
*Assessment of the reliability of information on internet*	+	+	×							+
Decide whether the information is reliable (based on research findings)				+	?	?				x Reworded
Check different websites to see if they provide the same information				+	?	?				x Reworded
Reworded for round 3: Find resources to check reliability of information (e.g. check different websites, ask health professionals)							+	+	?	×
Making a choice from all the information you find				+	?	?	+	+	+	+
*Assessment of the relevance of information to personal health*	+	+	?							+
Understanding information (e.g. simple vocabulary, short sentences, easy reading)				+	?	?	+	+	+	+
Apply the information you have found in your daily life				+	?	?				x Redundant with below
Use the information found to make decisions (e.g. on diet, physical activity, emotional well-being)				+	+	?	+	+	+	+
*Privacy*	?	+	?							+
Know who can read the message				+	+	?				x Reworded
Reworded for round 3: Knowing whether personal data protection standards are met							+	+	?	x
Share private information (e.g. your name, age, address)				+	?	+	+	+	+	+
Reworded in round 3: Do you feel confident sharing private information about your health online (e.g. diagnosis, medication, questions)?							+	?	+	x
*Empowerment*	+	+	+							+
Clearly state your question or health concern				+	+	+				+
Express your opinion, thoughts or emotions				+	+	+				+
Knowing which behaviors are good for your health				+	+	+				+
Introduced in round 3: Please indicate (tick) the activities for which you need help from someone (doctor, nurse, relative): and choice of suggestions							+	+	+	+

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