Today, health information is everywhere - in the media, apps, social media, and medical practices. At the same time, many people struggle to judge which sources they can trust and which information is truly reliable. For researchers, it is also a challenge to present health information in a way that is understandable, practical for everyday use, and at the same time scientifically accurate.
The CONNECT project addresses exactly this issue: together with citizens (Citizen Scientists), practical guiding principles for trustworthy health information are being developed.
The central question is: According to which criteria do people consider health information trustworthy — and how can these perspectives be combined with established quality standards?
