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Gülhan Güner S, Tezel M, Özsaban A. The Content, Reliability, and Quality of Insulin Pen Injection Videos on YouTube as Patient Education Resource. Comput Inform Nurs 2024:00024665-990000000-00214. [PMID: 39102455 DOI: 10.1097/cin.0000000000001182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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This study, conducted using the descriptive-correlational model, aims to evaluate the content, reliability, and quality of insulin pen injection videos on YouTube. The video-sharing platform YouTube was searched with the keyword "insulin pen injection." Of the 101 relevant videos, 49 were included in the study. Video contents were evaluated independently by the "Insulin Pen Injection Guide Form," their reliability by the "DISCERN Questionnaire," and their quality by the "Global Quality Scale." Of the 49 videos that met the inclusion criteria, 55.1% contained useful information, and 44.8% contained misleading information. The videos that were found to be useful were longer and had higher DISCERN and content scores. A statistically significant positive correlation was determined between the videos' DISCERN and content scores (r = 0.772, P < .001). More than half of the insulin pen injection videos available on YouTube are helpful, but the number of misleading videos is close to the helpful ones. Thus, it may be recommended that the insulin pen injection videos be evaluated by experts in line with evidence-based guidelines before sharing them on YouTube.
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- Seçil Gülhan Güner
- Author Affiliations: Departments of Internal Medicine Nursing (Dr Gülhan Güner and Ms Tezel) and Fundamentals of Nursing (Dr Özsaban), Faculty of Health Sciences, Karadeniz Technical University, Ortahisar, Trabzon, Türkiye
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Çardakcı Bahar Ş, Koca O. YouTube™ Videos as a Source of Information on Necrotizing Gingivitis: A Content-Quality Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e61485. [PMID: 38952607 PMCID: PMC11215930 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Background This study aims to evaluate the quality, reliability, and content of the information provided in YouTube™ videos on necrotizing gingivitis (NG), demonstrate the effectiveness of the videos for patients, and help dentists use this platform as a resource to properly guide their patients. Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted by two experienced periodontologists. They began the study by searching for YouTube™ videos using the keywords "necrotizing gingivitis" and "trench mouth." Descriptive parameters such as the source of upload, country of origin, duration, upload date, number of likes, dislikes, views, and comments were evaluated. After this initial evaluation, the viewing rate and interaction index were calculated. Videos were categorized into high content (HC) and low content (LC) based on a 7-point scale. The quality of video content was assessed using the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and the Video Information and Quality Index (VIQI). The data were analyzed using various statistical tests, with a significance level set at p<0.05. Results Initially, 148 videos were screened, and 50 videos on NG that met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Out of the 50 videos, 28 (56%) were uploaded by healthcare professionals. Overall, 68% of videos (n=34) were classified as HC and 32% (n=16) as LC. The most common topic was clinical symptoms and signs of NG, with 86% (n=43), while NG prevention was the least common topic, with 26% (n=13). Statistically significant differences were found between video duration, time since upload, and VIQI scores according to TCS scores (p<0.05). Video duration and VIQI scores were higher for HC videos compared to LC videos. The time since upload for LC videos was higher than for HC videos. Positive correlations were observed between TCS scores, video duration, and VIQI, as well as between GQS scores, video duration, viewing rate, and VIQI. Conclusions The majority of NG videos on YouTube™ are useful and comprehensive, but their number is insufficient. Poor-quality and inadequate videos may mislead practitioners and patients. However, this also presents an opportunity for healthcare professionals to leverage YouTube™ as an educational tool. Periodontologists should upload more comprehensive videos and play a more active role in providing high-quality information.
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- Şeyma Çardakcı Bahar
- Periodontology, Gulhane Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, TUR
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- Periodontology, Gulhane Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, TUR
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Bariş K, Karşiyaka Hendek M, Olgun E. Evaluation of the Quality of Peri-implantitis Videos on YouTube. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:1813-1816. [PMID: 37226301 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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Although many studies have evaluated the quality of YouTube videos related to dentistry, just one study has evaluated the quality of YouTube videos related to peri-implantitis. The aim of the cross-sectional study was to evaluate the quality of peri-implantitis-related YouTube videos. Two periodontists evaluated 47 videos that met the inclusion criteria, such as the country of upload, source of videos, number of views, likes and dislikes, viewing rate, interaction index, number of days since upload, duration of the video, usefulness score, global quality scale score, and comments. Peri-implantitis was evaluated using a 7-question system of the videos, 44.7% and 55.3% were uploaded by commercial companies and health care professionals, respectively. Although the usefulness score of the videos uploaded by health care professionals was statistically significantly higher ( P =0.022), the number of views, numbers of likes and dislikes were similar between the groups ( P >0.050). Although the usefulness score and global quality scale score of the perfect videos were statistically different between the groups ( P <0.001; P <0.001, respectively), the number of views, numbers of likes, and dislikes were similar. A strong positive correlation was found between the number of views and the number of likes ( P ˂0.001). A strong negative correlation was found between the interaction index and the number of days since upload ( P ˂0.001). As a result, YouTube videos on peri-implantitis were limited in number and had poor quality. Thus, videos of perfect quality should be uploaded.
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- Kubilay Bariş
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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Azak M, Korkmaz N, Şahin K, Gözen D. Evaluation of YOUTUBE videos on complementary feeding: Content quality and reliability analysis. Appetite 2023:106766. [PMID: 37414344 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.106766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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YouTube is an online platform that parents frequently use to access information on child health. Parents' watching YouTube videos to have information on complementary feeding requires evaluation of the videos regarding child health. This study which was conducted in descriptive design, aimed to analyze YouTube videos' content quality and reliability on complementary feeding. Searched by matching keywords "starting", "beginning", "introducing", "solid food", and "complementary feeding" through boolean operators in the English language on YouTube, on August 2022. The search identified 528 videos related to complementary feeding. Two independent researchers analyzed the content of 61 videos that met the inclusion criteria. The content quality of the videos was evaluated using the Checklist for Complementary Feeding (CCF), which was prepared by researchers in line with international guidelines, the reliability of the videos was analyzed using the DISCERN, and the content quality was evaluated using the Global Quality Score (GQS). Of the 61 videos included, 38 (62.3%) were informative, and 23 (37.7%) were misleading. The kappa value among independent observers was 0.96. The mean GQS, DISCERN, and CCF scores of the videos grouped as informative were significantly higher than the videos grouped as misleading (p = 0.000, p = 0.000, p = 0.000, respectively). There was a significant difference between the mean scores of GQS and DISCERN according to the publication source of the videos (p = 0.033 and p = 0.023, respectively). The GQS and DISCERN mean scores of the Ministrial/Academic/Hospital/Healthcare Institution channel videos were higher than the mean scores of the Individual/Parents content channel videos. Videos on YouTube about complementary feeding have high viewing rates, but also videos that are low in terms of quality and reliability.
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- Merve Azak
- Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Abide-i Hürriyet Street, 34381, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Abide-i Hürriyet Street, 34381, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Abide-i Hürriyet Street, 34381, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Abide-i Hürriyet Street, 34381, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Robbins R, Epstein LJ, Iyer JM, Weaver MD, Javaheri S, Fashanu O, Loeb S, Monten K, Le C, Bertisch SM, Van Den Bulck J, Quan SF. Examining understandability, information quality, and presence of misinformation in popular YouTube videos on sleep compared to expert-led videos. J Clin Sleep Med 2023; 19:991-994. [PMID: 36794333 PMCID: PMC10152351 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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The Internet is a common source of sleep information but may be subject to commercial bias and misinformation. We compared the understandability, information quality, and presence of misinformation of popular YouTube videos on sleep to videos with credible experts. We identified the most popular YouTube videos on sleep/insomnia and 5 videos from experts. Videos were assessed for understanding and clarity using validated instruments. Misinformation and commercial bias were identified by consensus of sleep medicine experts. The most popular videos received, on average, 8.2 (± 2.2) million views; the expert-led videos received, on average, 0.3 (± 0.2) million views. Commercial bias was identified in 66.7% of popular videos and 0% of expert videos (P < .012). The popular videos featured more misinformation than expert videos (P < .001). The popular videos about sleep/insomnia on YouTube featured misinformation and commercial bias. Future research may explore methods for disseminating evidence-based sleep information. CITATION Robbins R, Epstein LJ, Iyer JM, et al. Examining understandability, information quality, and presence of misinformation in popular YouTube videos on sleep compared to expert-led videos. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023;19(5):991-994.
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- Rebecca Robbins
- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Departments of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Statistics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Urology and Population Health, New York University School of Medicine and Manhattan Veterans Affairs, New York, New York
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- Departments of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Statistics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Media and Communication, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Diers CS, Remvig C, Meteran H, Thomsen SF, Sigsgaard T, Høj S, Meteran H. The usefulness of YouTube videos as a source of information in asthma. J Asthma 2023; 60:737-743. [PMID: 35837808 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2022.2093218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patient education is a key element in the management of asthma. AIMS This study aimed to evaluate the popularity and usefulness of YouTube videos on asthma. METHODS Two authors screened and evaluated the 200 most popular videos. Data on likes, dislikes, views, comment, source of uploader, days since upload, and usefulness were recorded and included for analyses. The usefulness of the videos was categorized as follows: useful, misleading, or neutral. Misleading videos provided at least one scientifically incorrect detail, whereas useful videos contained scientifically correct information. RESULTS A total of 130 videos were included, and the total number of views was 100,290,242 with a total duration of 29 h and 8 min. While 26.6% of videos were uploaded by TV shows and YouTube channels, only 7.7% were uploaded by lung specialists. 65.4% of the videos contained scientifically correct information, whereas 18.5% contained misleading information. Although videos from medical professionals had a higher quality than videos from YouTube channels and TV shows, the latter were more popular. Misleading videos had numerically, but not statistically significant higher views compared with useful videos. CONCLUSIONS YouTube videos on asthma are popular in terms of viewer interaction, and the popularity is not restricted to videos uploaded by professional sources. Although more than half of the videos were found to be useful, a non-negligible proportion of videos were assessed as misleading. The usefulness of YouTube videos on asthma is variable and initiatives should be taken to increase the potential of YouTube as an useful source in patient education.
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Clinical Oncology and Palliative Care, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Wound Healing Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital-Bispebjerg, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Environment, Occupation and Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Environment, Occupation and Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Respiratory Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Hellerup, Denmark
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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Benajiba N, Alhomidi M, Alsunaid F, Alabdulkarim A, Dodge E, Chavarria EA, Aboul-Enein BH. Video clips of the Mediterranean Diet on YouTube TM: A social Media Content Analysis. Am J Health Promot 2023; 37:366-374. [PMID: 36191140 PMCID: PMC9936443 DOI: 10.1177/08901171221132113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE The present study conducted a social media content analysis on videos describing the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) posted onYouTube. SETTING YouTube TM online video sharing and social media platform. METHOD Three independent content experts evaluated 141 YouTube videos on the MedDiet in August 2020 utilizing standard rubric and protocol. Data abstracted include media source(s) of posted videos, and viewer exposure/engagement metrics. Information quality was measured by each content expert independently through use of the DISCERN instrument, a 16-item tool designed to assess reliability, dependability, and trustworthiness of an online source, scores were then aggregated for analysis. RESULTS A majority of videos (n = 102, 72.3%) were educational in nature. A third of videos were less clear and less credible on information presented (n = 46, 32.6%). Most videos were posted by an individual (n = 79, 56%), and the majority of videos were rated as medium quality (n = 88, 62.4%). Overall level of user engagement as measured by number of "likes," "dislikes," and user comments varied widely across all sources of media. Exploratory correlation analysis suggests that the number of a video's views, comments, likes, and dislikes are not correlated with quality. CONCLUSION Study findings suggest that MedDiet health promotion and education via YouTube has the potential to reach and inform clients; however, existing video content and quality varies significantly. Future intervention research focused on MedDiet should further examine possible predictors of high quality MedDiet content utilizing diverse online video sharing platforms.
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- Nada Benajiba
- Joint Research Unit in Nutrition and Food, RDC-Nutrition AFRA/IAEA, Ibn Tofail University-CNESTEN, Kenitra, Morocco
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- Clinical Nutrition Program, Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Program, Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Program, Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Graduate & Professional Studies, University of New England, Portland, ME, USA
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- Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Health Science, Johnson & Wales University, College of Health & Wellness, Providence, RI, USA,Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK,Basil H. Aboul-Enein, Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SH, UK.
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Kaplan K, Solak Y. Evaluation of YouTube Videos on Hepatocellular Carcinoma. J Korean Med Sci 2023; 38:e50. [PMID: 36808545 PMCID: PMC9941019 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As in every field, online information has become increasingly used in health. However, it is well known that some information online containing health advice is incorrect and may even include false statements. For this reason, it is crucial for public health that individuals reach reliable, high-quality resources when they are trying to obtain health information. Studies have been conducted on the quality and reliability of online information about many diseases, but no similar study has been found in the literature on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS In this descriptive study, videos on YouTube (www.youtube.com) about HCC were evaluated using the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and the modified DISCERN tool. RESULTS While 129 (89.58%) of the videos examined within the study were considered useful, 15 (10.42%) were misleading. The GQS scores of the videos considered useful were significantly higher than the scores of the misleading videos, with a median (min-max) score of 4 (2-5) (P < 0.001). When we compared the DISCERN scores, the scores of the useful videos were significantly higher (P < 0.001) than the scores of the misleading videos. CONCLUSION YouTube should be considered a complex structure where accurate and reliable health information can be presented, as well as erroneous and misleading information. Users should understand the importance of video sources and focus their research on videos from doctors, academics, and universities.
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- Kuntay Kaplan
- Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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- Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health \xc5\x9eereflikoçhisar District Health Directorate, Ankara, Turkey.
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Kaya E, Solak Y, Şahin M, Kurt B, Vural Solak GT, Üçer H. Is YouTube useful as a source of information for approaches to reducing blood pressure and hypertension treatment? Hypertens Res 2023; 46:386-394. [PMID: 36509849 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-022-01112-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Hypertension is an important public health problem due to its high prevalence and common complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of videos on YouTube related to reducing blood pressure and hypertension treatment. Using the six search terms "hypertension treatment", "cure hypertension", "hypertension medication", "control high blood pressure", "lower high blood pressure", and "reduce high blood pressure", a total of 360 relevant videos on YouTube were evaluated. Some parameters, i.e., the length of the video, number of days on YouTube, number of view counts, and number of likes, dislikes, and comments, were noted for all videos. The Global Quality Scale (GQS) was used to evaluate the quality of the videos. We categorized the video content as useful or misleading using the evidence-based medical literature. After exclusions, 104 videos were evaluated by two independent reviewers. Out of all the videos, 51% were useful, and 49% were misleading. Videos mentioned lifestyle changes (LCs) more (65 videos, 62.5%), and only 39.4% (41 videos) of all the videos contained information about pharmacological treatment (PT). Videos about alternative treatment (AT) had high numbers of views, and videos about PT had low numbers of views, and this difference was statistically significant. Videos that did not include PT but did include LCs and AT had more likes, similar to the number of views. YouTube, which is an important source of information, can guide individuals to in reducing high blood pressure with nonpharmacological and pharmacological methods. Uploaders; doctors (31.7%), herbalists/nutritionists (18.3%), independent users (10.6%), chiropractors (6.7%), yoga teachers (4.8%), and others (27.9%). (B) Country of origin; United States of America (58.7%), India (16.3%), Australia (5.8%), United Kingdom (3.8%), others (4.8%), and unknown (10.6%). (C) Usefulness rate by content (%). PT, pharmacological treatment; LC, lifestyle change; AT, alternative treatment.
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- Erhan Kaya
- Department of Public Health, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Faculty of Medicine, Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
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- Department of Public Health, Keçiören District Health Directorate, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Public Health Directorate of Adana, Adana, Turkey
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- Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Public Health, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Immunology and Allergy, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Atatürk Sanatory Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Family Medicine, Public Health Directorate of Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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Guo H, Xiao Y, Liao C, Sun J, Xie Y, Zheng Y, Fan G. U-shaped association between online information exchange and app usage frequency: a large-scale survey of China 's online young and middle-aged people with pre diabetes and diabetes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1141645. [PMID: 37152927 PMCID: PMC10161200 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1141645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Background China has the world's largest diabetic population, and the cost of caring for all these people every day is substantial. Online information exchange and app usage frequency have been demonstrated to play a significant influence in the management of blood glucose and enhancement of diabetes-related quality of life. However, the association between online information exchange and app usage frequency among actual online populations remains unclear and deserves additional study. Therefore, we evaluated the factors affecting the frequency of app usage in the online glucose management population, with a particular emphasis on the connection between online information exchange and app use frequency, contributing to the expansion of the research of diabetes management models. Method This cross-sectional study was conducted by disseminating questionnaires in blood glucose management-related forums and WeChat groups and included 1586 online users concerned about blood glucose management. Information exchange and app usage frequency were considered as independent and dependent variables, respectively. We performed stratified and single factor analysis, multiple equation regression analysis, smooth curve fitting, and threshold effect and saturation effect analysis. R (version 4.1.3, http://www.Rproject.org) and EmpowerStats were used for data analysis. Result After adjusting for other covariates, information exchange was independently and positively associated with app use frequency (β = 8.6, 95% CI: 6.5 to 11.2, p < 0.001). Through interaction analysis, the most significant interaction factors influencing the relationship between information exchange and app usage frequency were identified as health insurance status, whether living with parents, glycated hemoglobin status in the previous month, and self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG). The association between information exchange and app usage frequency is U-shaped, with information exchange inflection points of 3.0 and 4.2. Information exchange and app usage frequency are negatively correlated when the average information exchange score is less than 3.0, and for every point increase in the average information exchange score, the likelihood of the app high usage frequency group compared to the app low usage frequency group decreases by 70%. The relationship between information exchange and app usage frequency is strongest when it is greater than or equal to 3.0 and less than or equal to 4.2. The probability of the app high usage frequency group occurring compared to the app low usage frequency group rises 17.3 times for every 1 point increase in the average information exchange score. The probability of the app high usage frequency group occurring in comparison to the app low usage frequency group increased by 1.8 times for every 1 point rise in information exchange when the average information exchange score was higher than 4.2. Conclusion Age, body mass index, married, living with parents, hemoglobin level, SMBG, and information exchange were positively connected with app usage frequency in our study of online blood glucose management population. The link between information exchange and app use frequency was significantly U-shaped. The app usage frequency changed the most with the rise in information exchange when the information exchange score was greater than or equal to 3.0 and less than or equal to 4.2. Therefore, we ought to offer effort to concentrate on and increase the health-related behaviors and activities of those in this score interval.
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Meseli SE, Sadry S, Efe N. How reliable are YouTube videos on laser-assisted surgical treatment of the gummy smile? APOS TRENDS IN ORTHODONTICS 2022. [DOI: 10.25259/apos_155_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Objectives:
Patients frequently use social media platforms to obtain information on dental treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of the content prepared for patients seeking information on laser-assisted surgical treatment of the gummy smile on the YouTube platform.
Material and Methods:
Videos were searched on YouTube using the keyword “fix gummy smile” in Google Trends. Considering the exclusion criteria, 30 out of 119 videos were selected for the study. Videos were analyzed in terms of general characteristics, video uploader, video content quality (VCQ), video information and quality index (VIQI), and Global Quality Scale (GQS). Statistical significance was established at P < 0.05.
Results:
The average VCQ of the videos was 3.07 ± 1.39 out of a maximum of 30. Most videos (46.7%) were uploaded by dentists and 23.3% by healthcare institutions. Considering the video uploader, no significant difference was found in VCQ, VIQI, and GQS (P > 0.05). There was a positive correlation among the interaction index, the number of likes, and the reliability score (P < 0.05). Moreover, reliability score showed a positively directed association with GQS, total VIQI score, and total VCQ score (P < 0.01).
Conclusion:
Clinicians who upload content to YouTube should consider the importance and potential of YouTube to provide information to communities and create videos with more intellectual content to facilitate access to accurate information, especially related to health.
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- Suleyman Emre Meseli
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey,
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey,
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey,
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McNamee LA, Shakartzi H, Wasser TE, Li Y, Kim CS. Assessing the accuracy and quality of YouTube videos on early pregnancy loss. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11947. [PMID: 36506362 PMCID: PMC9732303 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Objective To assess the accuracy and quality of YouTube videos pertaining to early pregnancy loss for use as a patient education tool. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted via YouTube search using the keywords "miscarriage," "spontaneous abortion," "pregnancy loss," and "pregnancy failure." The first 20 results for each keyword search, sorted by both relevance and view count, were compiled into a list. Descriptive characteristics, including the numbers of views, likes, dislikes, video length, and duration of upload were collected. All videos were independently evaluated by two physician researchers using two unique assessment tools. The Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose (CRAAP) test was used to measure the reliability of video content. The Miscarriage-Specific Question Score (MSQS) criterion was used to objectively assess video content specific to miscarriage. Inter-rater agreement was analyzed via kappa coefficient and Pearson correlation. Results 160 videos were screened, among which 74 videos were included for analysis. The mean CRAAP score was 8.3 out of a total possible score of 15, demonstrating good quality sources, though not of academic level. Mean MSQS score was 8.1 out of a total possible score of 24, demonstrating "fair" accuracy and comprehensiveness. Pearson correlations were 0.87 and 0.86 for CRAAP and MSQS total scores, respectively, demonstrating excellent inter-rater reliability. Conclusion YouTube videos related to early pregnancy loss span a wide range of quality, accuracy, and purpose. While some videos provide effective content, mean rater scores demonstrate that YouTube is not a reliable source for patient education on early pregnancy loss.
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- Lisa A. McNamee
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stamford Hospital, 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stamford Hospital, 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902, United States
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- Consult-Stat: Complete Statistical Services, 3 Stone Pond Lane, Wernersville, PA 19565, United States
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- Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stamford Hospital, 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902, United States,Corresponding author
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Ozturk T, Sheydayev E, Yagci A. Do YouTube Videos Provide Enough Reliable Information to Patients about White Spot Lesions? A Video Content and Quality Analysis. JOURNAL OF CONSUMER HEALTH ON THE INTERNET 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2022.2115704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Kaya E, Solak Y, Koçyiğit BF. YOUTUBE AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT GONORRHEA. CENTRAL ASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL HYPOTHESES AND ETHICS 2022. [DOI: 10.47316/cajmhe.2022.3.2.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to systematically evaluate the quality of videos on YouTube related to gonorrhea.
Methods: Using the search term “gonorrhea”, the first 200 relevant videos on YouTube were saved to a file. All video parameters, including the number of views, likes, dislikes and comments were recorded. The Global Quality Scale (GQS) was used to evaluate the quality of the videos.
Results: After exclusions, 144 videos were selected and evaluated by two independent observers. The median duration of the videos was calculated as 3.97 minutes. Most videos were provided by physicians (59 videos). According to the GQS scores, 47.9% (n=69) of the videos were evaluated as high quality, 19.4% (n=28) as intermediate quality, and 32.6% (n=47) as low quality. There were significant differences in video length between the high, intermediate, and low-quality groups (p<0.001).
Conclusion: YouTube can be considered an important source of gonorrhea videos.
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Remvig CLN, Diers CS, Meteran H, Thomsen SF, Sigsgaard T, Høj S, Meteran H. YouTube as a source of (mis)information on allergic rhinitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022; 129:612-617. [PMID: 35843519 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a very common chronic condition that affects nearly one-quarter of the adult population worldwide. The optimal management of AR includes useful information on the several aspects of the condition. Social media and online platforms are increasingly being used to obtain health related information. OBJECTIVE The study aimed to examine and evaluate the popularity and usefulness of YouTube videos on allergic rhinitis. METHODS Out of 225 screened videos, 86 met the inclusion criteria. A scoring scheme was designed to evaluate and rate the content of the extracted data. Data on views, likes, dislikes, and comments were extracted, and data on source of uploader, duration and content quality were recorded. RESULTS 43% of the videos were classified as useful, 36 % as misleading, and 21 % as neither useful nor misleading. Although professional health care providers uploaded two-thirds of the videos, they accounted for only 24.4% of the total videos. Videos uploaded by TV shows and YouTube channels had by far the most user interaction, accounting for 66.9% of the total likes, 66.8 % of the total dislikes, and 54.0 % of the total comments. This source alone accounted for 23.4% of the total views, but for 48% of the total misleading videos. CONCLUSION The usefulness of YouTube videos on allergic rhinitis is varying and less than half of the videos provided useful information. If the proper conditions are met, selected YouTube videos on allergic rhinitis can be used as a source of information for patient education.
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- Department of Clinical Oncology and Palliative Care, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Wound Healing Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital- Bispebjerg, Denmark; Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Environment, Occupation and Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Steno Diabetes Center, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Environment, Occupation and Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark; Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Respiratory Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark.
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Youtube TM Content Analysis as a Means of Information in Oral Medicine: A Systematic Review of the Literature. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19095451. [PMID: 35564845 PMCID: PMC9104467 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Background: Oral medicine represents a complex branch of dentistry, involved in diagnosing and managing a wide range of disorders. YoutubeTM offers a huge source of information for users and patients affected by oral diseases. This systematic review aims to evaluate the reliability of YoutubeTM oral medicine-related content as a valid dissemination aid. Methods: The MeSH terms “YoutubeTM” and “oral” have been searched by three search engines (PubMed, ISI Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library), and a systematic review has been performed; the PRISMA checklist has been followed in the search operations. Results: Initial results were 210. Ten studies definitely met our selection criteria. Conclusions: YoutubeTM represents a dynamic device capable of easy and rapid dissemination of medical-scientific content. Nevertheless, the most of information collected in the literature shows a lack of adequate knowledge and the need to utilize a peer-reviewing tool in order to avoid the spreading of misleading and dangerous content.
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Maganur PC, Hakami Z, Raghunath RG, Vundavalli S, Jeevanandan G, Almugla YM, Khanagar SB, Vishwanathaiah S. Reliability of Educational Content Videos in YouTubeTM about Stainless Steel Crowns. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9040571. [PMID: 35455615 PMCID: PMC9031524 DOI: 10.3390/children9040571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the quality and educational information provided on YouTubeTM about stainless steel crowns (SSC). Videos were searched for on YouTube TM using keywords related to stainless steel crowns in pediatric dentistry in the Google Trends application. A total of 52 videos were available. After exclusion criteria application, 22 videos were selected for the study for analysis. To classify the video content as high or low quality, a scoring system formed of seven parameters was used. For a global evaluation of the video quality, the video information and quality index were applied. Data obtained were analyzed statistically. Only a few videos explained the importance of SSCs. Most of the videos uploaded with a high number of likes were of low quality. Very few videos were of high quality. The content quality and educational quality of videos is poor and incomplete. None of the videos explained the need for the SSC and its benefits in pediatric dentistry.
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- Prabhadevi C. Maganur
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (P.C.M.); (S.V.); Tel.: +966-5059-16621 (P.C.M.); +966-5426-35434 (S.V.)
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Division of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Division of Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka 42421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Saveetha Dental, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 602105, India;
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Division of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
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- Preventive Dental Science Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia;
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (P.C.M.); (S.V.); Tel.: +966-5059-16621 (P.C.M.); +966-5426-35434 (S.V.)
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Oh J, Moon S, Park K. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in social media: Content analysis of YouTube videos. Health Informatics J 2022; 28:14604582221105999. [PMID: 35726700 DOI: 10.1177/14604582221105999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics, content, and quality of information available on YouTube regarding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and explore the search results and number of views and quality of the videos. A search was performed on YouTube on 10 June 2020, using the search term ''Lou Gehrig's disease" in the Korean language, and the first 100 videos were targeted for analysis. General characteristics (e.g., number of views, video length, etc.) were collected, and upload source, target audience, subject of the video, and quality of the videos using a global quality score (GQS) were assessed. About two-thirds of the videos were for the general public (62.0%), while the other third were made for patients and their families with ALS (38.0%). The mean GQS was 3.70 ± 1.42, and 60 videos were classified as high-quality videos. ALS-related videos on YouTube play a role in raising awareness among the general public of this devastating disease, however, practical information regarding disease management for patients and family is relatively insufficient. The quality and characteristics of the videos varied greatly and sometimes the lowest quality videos were shown in the top pages of search results.
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- Juyeon Oh
- College of Nursing, 65383Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, 26716Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, 34961Gangneung-Wonju National University, Wonju-si, South Korea
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the content quality and accuracy of the YouTube videos about the Botox application during gummy smile treatment and to analyze the efficacy of these videos in informing the healthcare professionals and the patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS The first 200 videos resulting from the search on YouTube by using the keywords "gummy smile/Botox," which were determined by Google Trends, were evaluated in the study. One hundred fourteen out of these 200 videos were included in the study. The videos were calculated using these descriptive features. A content scale consisting of 8 categories was used to determine the content levels of the videos and the video information and quality index scale was used to determine the quality level. RESULTS The most mentioned subjects in the videos were "Description" of the gummy smile and Botox treatment (71.9%), "Advantage" of Botox treatment (51.8%), "Procedure" (48.2%), and "Prognosis" (47.4%). The "Contraindication" was mentioned rarely (2.6%). A statistically significant difference was found between the videos with different content levels in terms of Description, Advantage, Indication, Procedure, Complication, Prognosis, and Cost. Likewise, there was a statistically significant difference between videos in distinct content level groups in terms of video information and quality index total score. CONCLUSIONS The quality of the YouTube videos about Botox applications in gummy smile treatment was found to be low in general. It is important for the physician who will perform the procedure to explain the procedure to the patients in detail. In addition, YouTube was determined to be insufficient for accessing high-quality information for students, assistants, and specialist physicians.
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Oh J, You SY. Febrile seizure: What information can caregivers access through YouTube? Seizure 2021; 91:91-96. [PMID: 34130196 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2021.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION To analyze the content of Korean YouTube videos related to febrile seizures and examine the general characteristics, reliability, and quality of the videos. METHOD A search of YouTube was performed using three Korean keywords meaning "febrile seizure", and a total of 1,641 videos were identified. Among them, 73 eligible videos were analyzed for their characteristics, quality, and reliability. The quality and reliability were rated using global quality (GQS) on a scale of 1-5 and the DISCERN instrument. RESULTS The mean reliability and quality scores were 2.37±1.16 and 3.11±1.17 out of 5, respectively. Fifty-one of the 73 (69.8%) videos are related to febrile seizure management. Longer videos (13.94±20.06 vs 6.68±7.34) and videos with physicians (82.61% vs 32.00%) as the main speaker were higher quality. DISCUSSION Both the quality and reliability of YouTube videos on febrile seizures were relatively low, and approximately only 30% of all videos were classified as high quality. Healthcare professionals should be aware that there is misinformation and low-quality information on social media and warn parents of this issue.
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- Juyeon Oh
- College of Nursing, Dankook University, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, KC University, Republic of Korea.
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Koçyiğit BF, Akyol A, Şahin AR. ANALYSIS OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON PULMONARY REHABILITATION IN COVID-19. CENTRAL ASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL HYPOTHESES AND ETHICS 2021. [DOI: 10.47316/cajmhe.2021.2.1.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Introduction: YouTube is a popular social media platform frequently searched by online users for retrieving health-related information. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs have an important place in the COVID-19 treatment protocols. The aim of this study was to evaluate COVID-19 pulmonary rehabilitation videos on YouTube.
Methods: A total of 180 videos tagged with the search terms “COVID-19 pulmonary rehabilitation”, “COVID-19 pulmonary exercise” and “COVID-19 pulmonary physiotherapy” were retrieved. Of these, 63 videos met the study inclusion criteria. The Global Quality Scale (GQS) and the modified DISCERN tool were performed for quality and reliability assessments. Duration of video, upload date, number of views, likes, dislikes, and comments were recorded. Video sources were determined.
Results: Of the total 63 videos, 22 (34.9%) were classified in the high-quality group, 19 (30.2%) intermediate quality group, and 22 (34.9%) low quality group. The main sources of the high-quality videos were universities and physicians. Others, patients, independent users and health related websites produced high rates of low-quality videos. No significant difference was detected in views, likes, dislikes, and comments per day between the quality groups (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Numbers of high, intermediate and low-quality videos were very close to each other. It is necessary to consider the video sources in order to find videos that contains accurate information. Video parameters other than sources should not be considered as quality indicators.
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CİNEL ŞAHİN S. Porselen laminate veneerler hakkındaki YouTube videolarının değerlendirilmesi. ACTA ODONTOLOGICA TURCICA 2021. [DOI: 10.17214/gaziaot.757397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Morais EFD, Felix FA, Santos JLDMD, Martins HDD, Barboza CAG, Freitas RDA. YouTube™ and oral lichen planus: an appraisal of the educational quality of information. Braz Oral Res 2020; 35:e006. [PMID: 33206779 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to analyze the quality of videos on oral lichen planus (OLP) available in YouTube™. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted by searching the video sharing platform YouTube™. Videos aimed at clarifying the etiological and clinical characteristics, diagnostic criteria, treatment, and prognosis of OLP were included. A total of 481 videos were retrieved and 37 were included in the study according to the selection criteria established. Most of the videos evaluated (86.5%; n = 32) were produced by independent users. The average reliability was 1.8 and quality assessment classified only three videos (8.1%) as having good/excellent quality. A significant correlation was observed between the length of the video analyzed and its quality and reliability (p < 0.05), as well as between the reliability and usefulness of the video (p = 0.03). YouTube™ has become a leading source of information for the general population. However, a significant number of these videos have a low quality. Students, professionals, and healthcare providers must be more actively involved in providing clear, accurate, and reliable evidence-based information in an accessible language in order to enable significant improvement in patient care delivery.
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- Everton Freitas de Morais
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte - UFRN, Health Sciences Center, Department of Oral Pathology, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte - UFRN, Health Sciences Center, Department of Oral Pathology, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte - UFRN, Health Sciences Center, Department of Oral Pathology, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte - UFRN, Health Sciences Center, Department of Oral Pathology, Natal, RN, Brazil
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YouTube as a source of information on COVID-19 and rheumatic disease link. Clin Rheumatol 2020; 39:2049-2054. [PMID: 32447603 PMCID: PMC7245189 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-020-05176-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Introduction/objectives The current 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak is continuing to spread rapidly despite all efforts. Patients with rheumatic disease may have higher levels of anxiety due to their disease characteristics and medications. The web-based platforms are widely used sources for gaining medical information. YouTube presents a wide range of medical information, but there are concerns on its quality. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the quality of the YouTube videos about COVID-19 and rheumatic diseases link. Method This is a descriptive study. A total of 360 videos listed by the YouTube search engine (www.youtube.com) in response to six search terms were evaluated. The Global Quality Scale (GQS) was performed to evaluate video quality. Three groups were formed according to GQS scores: high quality, moderate quality, and low quality. Video parameters were compared between these groups. Results After the exclusion criteria, 46 videos were reviewed. Of the videos, 41.4% (n = 19) were of high-quality group, 21.7% (n = 10) were moderate-quality group, and 36.9% (n = 17) were of low-quality group. Significant difference was detected between the quality groups in terms of views per day (p = 0.004). No significant difference was detected in comments per day (p = 0.139) and like ratio (p = 0.232). Conclusions Besides high-quality videos, there were substantially low-quality videos that could cause misleading information to spread rapidly during the pandemic. Videos from trustworthy sources such as universities, academics, and physicians should be kept in the foreground.Key Points •Web-based platforms have become an important source of health-related information. One of the most important online sources is YouTube because it is easy accessible and free. •Of the videos evaluating the link between COVID-19 and rheumatic diseases, 41.4% (n = 19) were of high quality. •The main sources of high-quality videos were academics/universities and physicians. •The most frequently discussed topics in videos were the place of hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of COVID-19 and whether to continue the use of existing rheumatological drugs. |
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