Bottom Line:
Bisphosphonates are used to control prostate cancer that has spread.
Publication details:
Short summary of the use of bisphosphonates such as clodronate, ibandronate and zoledronic acid to treat prostate cancer that has spread to the bones
We assessed this page using an appraisal instrument developed by Minervation specifically for this project. This approach is still in development, so you should regard the assessments as a general guide. Click here to find out more, or to let us know how you think the approach could be improved.
Reliability comments:
- Very little information is provided
- There are links to related information however.
- Research on this topic has been published since the page was last updated.
- The site is certified by The Information Standard and a detailed, evidence-based content development and review policy is spelled out.
- The content is regularly reviewed.
Usability comments:
- The format is clear.
- The search engine has much improved
- Extensive Help is available.
- For some reason, the site design does not support the "Visited Link" property, meaning that you can't tell if you've previously visited a page before linking to it.
Scoring
Reliability
| Item |
Score |
| Is it clear who has developed the web site and what their objectives are? |
3 |
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| Does the site report a robust quality control procedure? |
3 |
| There is a clear description of the editorial policy on the web site. The site content conforms to the Information Standard. |
| Is the page content checked by an expert? |
3 |
| Website content is checked by relevant experts |
| Is the page updated regularly? |
3 |
| Last content update on 1 February 2010. |
| Does the page cite relevant sources where appropriate? |
2 |
| The page needs references or links to more detailed information. |
Usability
| Item |
Score |
| Is the site accessible without a login? |
3 |
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| Does the site conform to web Accessibility standards? |
3 |
| Lida score 100% |
| Is the site design clear and transparent? |
2 |
| Text contrast is poor in some sections. |
| Is the site design consistent from one page to another? |
3 |
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| Can users find what they need on the site? |
3 |
| The search has much improved. |
| Is the format of information clear and appropriate for the audience? |
1 |
| Very short with little information provided |
| Weighted total (Usability + (Reliability x 2)): |
43 |
We score each question out of three where:
| 0 |
= Never or Can't tell |
| 1 |
= Sometimes or partly |
| 2 |
= Mostly |
| 3 |
= Always |
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Hormonal therapy for early prostate cancer
