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Sturm H, Abdullah M, Anand A, Sethna J, Frank R, Castellanos L, Singer P, Basalely A. TikTok and pediatric nephrology: content quality assessment of videos related to pediatric kidney disease and kidney transplant. Pediatr Nephrol 2024:10.1007/s00467-024-06462-x. [PMID: 39078507 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-024-06462-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND Social media platforms such as TikTok™ are key sources of health information for young patients and caregivers. Misinformation is prevalent on TikTok™ across healthcare fields, which can perpetuate false beliefs about medical care. Limited data exists on the reliability of pediatric nephrology TikTok™ content. This study aimed to describe the quality of medical content of TikTok™ Videos (TTVs), related to pediatric kidney disease and transplant. METHODS TTVs were selected using specific search terms and categorized into pediatric kidney disease and kidney transplant, excluding duplicate and adult-related content. The top 100 TTVs in each category, based on views, were analyzed. TTV characteristics were stratified by account type (physician, non-physician healthcare professional (HCP), non-HCP) and video aim (personal story, education, entertainment). DISCERN scoring, a validated questionnaire evaluating health information reliability, was conducted by 4 independent raters. Inter-rater reliability was assessed using a 2-way random effects model, and differences between content creator types were evaluated using one-way ANOVA and post-Hoc Tukey test. RESULTS TTVs had a total of 12.5 million likes and 113.1 million views. Over 70% of videos were created by non-HCPs (n = 147/200). DISCERN scoring revealed low reliability of medical information across content creator types. TTVs created by physicians and non-physician HCPs about kidney disease had significantly higher mean DISCERN scores compared to those created by non-HCPs (2.85, p < 0.001 and 2.48, p = 0.005, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Educators within the pediatric nephrology community must keep in mind the lack of reliability of medical information available on TikTok™ and coordinate collective efforts to consider utilizing TikTok™ for patient education.
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- Hannah Sturm
- Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell/Hofstra, Uniondale, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Cohen Children's Medical Center, 269-01 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Cohen Children's Medical Center, 269-01 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Cohen Children's Medical Center, 269-01 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Cohen Children's Medical Center, 269-01 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Cohen Children's Medical Center, 269-01 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA
- Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, USA
- Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell/Hofstra, Uniondale, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Cohen Children's Medical Center, 269-01 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA
- Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, USA
- Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell/Hofstra, Uniondale, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Cohen Children's Medical Center, 269-01 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA.
- Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, USA.
- Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell/Hofstra, Uniondale, NY, USA.
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Santhumayor BA, Chen A, Pelcher I, Cater E, Mishra A, Ward M, White TG, Schulder M, Sciubba DM, Tracey KJ, Baum GR. Organizing a Regional In-Person Medical Student Symposium in Neuroscience and Neurosurgery Research: A How-To Guide. World Neurosurg 2024; 189:249-255. [PMID: 38909749 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.06.090] [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: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Medical students are increasingly seeking out research opportunities to build their skills and network with future colleagues. Medical student-led conferences are an excellent endeavor to achieve this goal. METHODS The American Association of Neurological Surgeons student chapter at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell designed an in-person medical student research symposium alongside the Northwell Health Department of Neurosurgery. Postconference feedback forms were sent out digitally to student attendees to evaluate event planning and execution and responses were given on a scale of 1-5 (5 being the highest score). RESULTS In December 2023, the Northeast Medical Student Research Symposium was held with over 80 participants and 52 medical student presenters. Keynote speakers delivered lectures geared toward students interested in neurosurgery and neuroscience research, followed by an interactive poster board session and resident/attending networking dinner. After the conference, students affirmed that they learned more about neuroscience research after the event (mean: 4.3), were more inclined to attend other neuroscience research events in the future (mean: 4.7), and would attend this event if held next year (mean: 4.8). The poster sessions (mean: 4.75) and keynote lectures (mean: 5) were the highest rated events, while the resident/attending networking dinner (mean: 3.6) was a potential area for improvement. CONCLUSIONS Regional in-person conferences are an excellent way to foster interest in neurosurgery and neuroscience research, network with like-minded peers, and prepare students for presentations at national meetings.
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- Brandon A Santhumayor
- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Feinstein Medical Research Institute, Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA
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Hasan S, Ahlgren CD, Lipphardt M, Chrumka A, Zaman R, Khan R, Waheed M, Higginbotham DO, Saleh E, McCarty SA. #lowbackpain on TikTok: A New Frontier for Orthopaedic Medical Education. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 2024; 8:01979360-202404000-00015. [PMID: 38648295 PMCID: PMC11037729 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00181] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Low back pain has become a substantial health problem in all developed countries. Many healthcare professionals and content creators have begun sharing their treatment methods and opinions through social media, especially the video-based platform TikTok. TikTok has been downloaded more than 2.6 billion times with over a billion daily users. Its influence on public health makes it imperative that information be accurate and safe. This study aims to analyze TikTok's most popular content on lower back pain and how orthopaedic surgeons contribute on this growing platform. OBJECTIVES To analyze TikTok's most popular content on lower back pain and how orthopaedic surgeons are and can contribute on this growing platform. METHODS A TikTok search conducted on April 22, 2023, using the terms '#lowerbackpain'and '#lowbackpainrelief,' resulted in numerous videos, 100 of which met inclusion criteria. Videos were included if they were related to the content, had more than 1000 views, were in English, and were not duplicates. Video characteristics were recorded and evaluated for quality by two reviewers using DISCERN. A two-sample t-test was used to assess differences. RESULTS Overall, the top videos on lower back pain had an average of 2,061,396 views, with a mean DISCERN score of 34. The mean total DISCERN score was 36 and 34 for physicians and nonphysicians, respectively, while the video by the orthopaedic surgeon (n = 1) scored 31. The most recommended treatments included at-home exercises (n = 75) and visiting a chiropractor (n = 4). CONCLUSION We find that the information presented by nonphysicians offered quick, at-home fixes to medical problems without offering any research or proven data to support their claims. We cannot overlook Tiktok's immense influence in the realm of orthopaedic health as it has become a sphere of information dissemination and education. Thus, we suggest that there is not necessarily a need for a greater number of surgeons and/or resident physicians to involve themselves on the platform, but rather the involvement of governing bodies and spine societies to put out position statements for our patients.
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- Sazid Hasan
- From the William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Mr. Hasan); Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI (Mr. Hasan, Dr. Saleh); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Dr. Ahlgren, Dr. Lipphardt, Dr. Chrumka, and Mr. Zaman); the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI (Ms. Khan); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (Dr. Waheed, Dr. Higginbotham, and Dr. McCarty)
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- From the William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Mr. Hasan); Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI (Mr. Hasan, Dr. Saleh); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Dr. Ahlgren, Dr. Lipphardt, Dr. Chrumka, and Mr. Zaman); the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI (Ms. Khan); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (Dr. Waheed, Dr. Higginbotham, and Dr. McCarty)
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- From the William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Mr. Hasan); Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI (Mr. Hasan, Dr. Saleh); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Dr. Ahlgren, Dr. Lipphardt, Dr. Chrumka, and Mr. Zaman); the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI (Ms. Khan); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (Dr. Waheed, Dr. Higginbotham, and Dr. McCarty)
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- From the William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Mr. Hasan); Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI (Mr. Hasan, Dr. Saleh); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Dr. Ahlgren, Dr. Lipphardt, Dr. Chrumka, and Mr. Zaman); the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI (Ms. Khan); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (Dr. Waheed, Dr. Higginbotham, and Dr. McCarty)
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- From the William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Mr. Hasan); Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI (Mr. Hasan, Dr. Saleh); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Dr. Ahlgren, Dr. Lipphardt, Dr. Chrumka, and Mr. Zaman); the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI (Ms. Khan); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (Dr. Waheed, Dr. Higginbotham, and Dr. McCarty)
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- From the William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Mr. Hasan); Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI (Mr. Hasan, Dr. Saleh); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Dr. Ahlgren, Dr. Lipphardt, Dr. Chrumka, and Mr. Zaman); the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI (Ms. Khan); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (Dr. Waheed, Dr. Higginbotham, and Dr. McCarty)
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- From the William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Mr. Hasan); Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI (Mr. Hasan, Dr. Saleh); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Dr. Ahlgren, Dr. Lipphardt, Dr. Chrumka, and Mr. Zaman); the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI (Ms. Khan); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (Dr. Waheed, Dr. Higginbotham, and Dr. McCarty)
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- From the William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Mr. Hasan); Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI (Mr. Hasan, Dr. Saleh); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Dr. Ahlgren, Dr. Lipphardt, Dr. Chrumka, and Mr. Zaman); the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI (Ms. Khan); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (Dr. Waheed, Dr. Higginbotham, and Dr. McCarty)
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- From the William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Mr. Hasan); Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI (Mr. Hasan, Dr. Saleh); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Dr. Ahlgren, Dr. Lipphardt, Dr. Chrumka, and Mr. Zaman); the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI (Ms. Khan); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (Dr. Waheed, Dr. Higginbotham, and Dr. McCarty)
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- From the William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Mr. Hasan); Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI (Mr. Hasan, Dr. Saleh); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (Dr. Ahlgren, Dr. Lipphardt, Dr. Chrumka, and Mr. Zaman); the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI (Ms. Khan); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (Dr. Waheed, Dr. Higginbotham, and Dr. McCarty)
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Li L, Luo X, Shu X, Li Z, Liu F, Liu X, Tong Y, Lv Q, Liu X, Zhang W, Peng D. Quality and educational content of Douyin and TikTok short videos on early screening of rectal cancer. JGH Open 2023; 7:936-941. [PMID: 38162855 PMCID: PMC10757490 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.13005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Background and Aim The aim of this study was to assess the quality and content of videos on Douyin and TikTok for their educational role on early screening of rectal cancer (RC). Methods We conducted a search for videos related to RC on the Douyin and TikTok applications on 20 April 2023. The search was conducted in Chinese on Douyin and in English and Japanese on TikTok. A sample of the first 100 videos recommended by the software was selected for each language group. The content of the videos was evaluated using a content scorecard, while the quality of the videos was assessed using DISCERN. Subsequently, we conducted two partial correlations: one between the DISCERN score and the number of likes, and another between the video content score and the number of likes. Results This study encompassed a total of 89 Chinese, 54 English, and 51 Japanese videos. After selection, 78 Chinese, 38 English, and 25 Japanese videos were identified to contain content related to early screening for RC, prompting further quality assessment. Notably, videos in the Chinese language showed the highest DISCERN score (P < 0.05). In terms of partial correlation analysis, it was observed that both the content score and DISCERN score did not show a significant correlation with the number of likes (P > 0.05). Conclusion In terms of quality score and content score, the Chinese videos on Douyin show superiority over the English and Japanese videos on TikTok. However, there is potential for improving the overall appeal of the Chinese videos.
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- Lian‐Shuo Li
- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Endoscopy CenterThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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Lukić S, Petrović J. The quality of information provided by the most popular dementia videos on TikTok. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1266415. [PMID: 38089039 PMCID: PMC10713706 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1266415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Summary of background Dementia is among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, having a major impact not only on the affected person but also on all of society. The Internet is a popular and growing source of health-related information for patients, family members, carriers, and physicians. TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms, is an important source for knowledge access and adoption. However, the quality of health information on TikTok has not been sufficiently studied. Objective To evaluate the quality of the information provided in the most popular videos on dementia shared on TikTok. Study design A cross-sectional study. Methods The top 100 most popular videos on TikTok obtained by searching the hashtag "dementia" were included in the study and grouped based on their source and content. The popularity of the videos was estimated based on the numbers of likes, comments, and shares. The quality of health-related information was evaluated using the DISCERN score and the Global Quality Score (GQS). Results Videos had a median duration of 33.29 s; the median number of likes was 635,100, with a total of 93,698,200 likes, 903,859 comments, and 5,310,912 shares. The source (uploader) of 65% of the videos was family members, while only 4% were uploaded by doctors. The content was lifestyle-related in 62% of the videos, while 12% of the videos were for fun. Videos had a median DISCERN score of 22.5 (IQR 20-27) and a median GQS of 2 (IQR 1-3). The videos uploaded by doctors had the highest quality scores and the lowest popularity. Conclusion The most popular dementia videos on TikTok are mostly shared by family members and are of poor quality. Given the major public health issues associated with dementia, experts must provide appropriate and active assistance to patients in interpreting the information identified.
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- Stevo Lukić
- Neurology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
- Clinic of Neurology, University Clinical Centre Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Clinic of Psychiatry, University Clinical Centre Niš, Niš, Serbia
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