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

• Main Authors: Ibrahim K El Mikati (Author), Reem Hoteit (Author), Tarek Harb (Author), Ola El Zein (Author), Thomas Piggott (Author), Jad Melki (Author), Reem A Mustafa (Author), Elie A Akl (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundMisinformation 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. ObjectiveWe aim to assess the definitions of misinformation and re...