Bottom Line:
This page provides some information about research into developing a test for prostate cancer aggressiveness.
Publication details:
Information on identifying markers that can be used to distinguish slow-growing prostate cancer (pussycats) from aggressive prostate cancers (tigers).
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:
- There is no indication that the page is updated regularly.
- The page does not cite relevant sources, but links to other relevant information.
- Not stated if the content has been checked by relevant experts
- It is clear who has developed the website
- An editorial policy for the website is required
Usability comments:
- The page format is clear for the intended audience.
- The website conforms to web accessibility standards
- Website design is transparent
Scoring
Reliability
| Item |
Score |
| Is it clear who has developed the web site and what their objectives are? |
3 |
| At the very bottom of the website it explains that Everyman is an Institute of Cancer Research campaign. There is also a link to About Everyman on the homepage which describes the main aims of the campaign. |
| Does the site report a robust quality control procedure? |
0 |
| There is no indication of how information is produced. |
| Is the page content checked by an expert? |
0 |
| There is no indication that the page has been checked by an expert. |
| Is the page updated regularly? |
0 |
| The page does not seem to be updated regularly. |
| Does the page cite relevant sources where appropriate? |
1 |
| The page does not cite relevant sources, but there are links to relevant information. |
Usability
| Item |
Score |
| Is the site accessible without a login? |
3 |
| No registration required. |
| Does the site conform to web Accessibility standards? |
3 |
| Lida score 100% |
| Is the site design clear and transparent? |
3 |
| The site design is clear and transparent. |
| Is the site design consistent from one page to another? |
3 |
| The layout of some webpages does change. |
| Can users find what they need on the site? |
3 |
| It is possible to browse to information about prostate cancer as long as you can read the main menu. There is now a search box. The site map is clear. |
| Is the format of information clear and appropriate for the audience? |
3 |
| The page format is clear for the intended audience. |
| Weighted total (Usability + (Reliability x 2)): |
26 |
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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Tiger Pussycat Test - Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness Test
