Introduction & Objectives
\nCystoscopy is routinely used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. With a rising global incidence of bladder and prostate
\npathologies, cystoscopies are now a standard procedure performed for a larger proportion of the population. Advances in information
\ntechnology have led to a shift in how people access information, with increased use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI). We
\naimed to evaluate the quality and readability of traditional websites and GAI-generated leaflets as resources for patients and
\ncaregivers seeking information about cystoscopies.
\nMaterials & Methods
\nThe top 20 results from four search terms across three search engines\u2014Google, Yahoo, and Bing-were collated, with duplicates
\nexcluded. Prompts were entered into GAI platforms, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek, to produce patient information
\nleaflets. These sources were then assessed by two authors for quality using the DISCERN and JAMA Benchmark scores, and for
\nreadability using the Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES) and the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL). Additionally, ChatGPT was
\nasked to evaluate the quality of both websites and GAI leaflets using the DISCERN score.
\nResults
\n81 websites were included after appropriate exclusions. The DISCERN scores were 50.8 (\u00b17.89) and 52.7 (\u00b15.03); the JAMA
\nBenchmark was 2.19 (\u00b11.21) and 1 (\u00b10); FRES was 56.3 (\u00b19.31) and 54.3 (\u00b19.82); and FKGL was 8.21 (\u00b11.71) and 8.5 (\u00b11.39) for
\nwebsites and GAI leaflets, respectively. Comparisons between websites and GAI leaflets showed no significant differences in
\nDISCERN scores (p=0.653), JAMA Benchmark (p=0.0574), FRES (p=0.729), and FKGL (p=0.627). A Wilcoxon Signed Rank test
\nrevealed significant differences between the author and GAI-reported DISCERN scores (p<0.0001).<\/p>\n
Conclusions
\nAs demand for bedside cystoscopies increases, the information provided before and after the procedure must be of high quality and
\neasy to understand. Our study reveals shortcomings in both the quality and readability of online resources and GAI leaflets. To help
\npatients better understand the procedure and handle post-procedural side effects, organisations and individuals need to improve the
\nquality and clarity of the available information. This will enable patients to cope more effectively and enhance the physician-patient
\nrelationship.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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