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Defining Misinformation and Related Terms in Health-Related Literature: Scoping Review (Preprint)

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Misinformation poses a serious challenge to clinical and policy decision-making in the health field. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified interest in misinformation and related terms and witnessed a proliferation of definitions.

OBJECTIVE

We aim to assess the definitions of misinformation and related terms used in health-related literature.

Authors

El Mikati IK; Hoteit R; Harb T; El Zein O; Piggott T; Melki J; Mustafa RA; Akl EA

DOI

10.2196/preprints.45731

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JMIR Preprints

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