Examining types of misinformation and disinformation practices and the effectiveness of interventions to combat them

Misinformation is false information that is spread, regardless of intent to mislead. Disinformation is the intentional spreading of misinformation. We are leading a suite of products focused on addressing misinformation. This includes the products below.

Types of misinformation and disinformation and the effectiveness of interventions to combat them

• Rapid evidence profile (REP 56): View PDF

Impact of strategies to address health-related misinformation in diverse settings and populations

• Living evidence synthesis 22.1 (published 15 April 2024): View PDF | View PDF appendices
• Plain language summary of living evidence synthesis 22.1: View PDF
• Protocol for the living evidence synthesis
  • Publication in BMJ Open
  • Registration in PROSPERO CRD42023421149

Impact of strategies to address misinformation related to political institutions

• Project underway – protocol coming soon

Presentations and other materials related to addressing misinformation

• Slides used to inform a panel at the Canadian Association of Health Services and Policy Research on 14 May 2024 entitled Battling the bunk: Strategies to mitigate health-related misinformation in diverse settings and populations
• Video recording of presentation to the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis on 17 January 2024