What does this research mean for the field?

User engagement metrics indicate that the 'Scoliosis Town' website effectively reaches a diverse demographic of patients seeking information on scoliosis. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to evaluate the user engagement and demographic characteristics of the Scoliosis Town website.

March 8, 2026Open Access

User Engagement and Demographics of a Medical Society-Led Website for Scoliosis: An Analysis using Google Analytics

Key Points

This study aims to evaluate the user engagement and demographic characteristics of the Scoliosis Town website.
Utilized Google Analytics to track website metrics.
Focused on user demographics and engagement levels.
Analyzed data to assess website performance.
Identified specific user demographic trends.
Highlighted engagement levels for website content.
Provided insights for enhancing educational resource accessibility.

Abstract

Introduction: Patient-facing websites operated by medical societies are crucial for disseminating reliable health information; however, their real-world usage and effectiveness are often unquantified. This study investigated the user engagement and demographics of "Scoliosis Town," a patient education website developed by the Japanese Scoliosis Society, to evaluate its performance.

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Shuhei Iwata

Toshiaki Kotani

Toru Hirano

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Chiba University

Sapporo Medical University

University of Toyama

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