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Bandera Quijano J. YouTube® as a source of information for patients with gastrointestinal disease. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA DE MEXICO (ENGLISH) 2024; 89:173-175. [PMID: 37268525 DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2023.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Dułak NA, Anuszkiewicz K, Trzciński R, Fanciulli G, Stogowski P. YouTube as a patient-information source for hypothyroidism. Minerva Endocrinol (Torino) 2023; 48:371-378. [PMID: 35166471 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6507.22.03732-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hypothyroidism is a very common disease that requires life-long treatment. In our study, we analyze the quality of the YouTube videos concerning hypothyroidism as a "source of health information" for the patients, and the (possible) correlation between video quality and video popularity. METHODS We included 96 YouTube videos obtained by using the following search terms: "hypothyroidism," "Hashimoto's disease," "thyroid insufficiency," and "low thyroid hormone." We evaluated video quality by using the DISCERN criteria, and video popularity by using the Video Power Index. RESULTS The mean DISCERN Score for both raters was 1.995, indicating poor YouTube videos' quality. Sixty-eight videos achieved a high score in the video power index (VPI). The mean popularity score for videos with misleading information was higher than the mean score for all evaluated videos. CONCLUSIONS The overall quality of YouTube videos regarding hypothyroidism was poor. Videos frequently lack the source of information presented. Besides, content is often incomplete, and sometimes includes misleading statements. Physicians dealing with hypothyroid patients should be aware of the possibility that information and instruction they give to patients could be "modulated" by the availability of both low quality and popular alternative "sources of medical knowledge."
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, AOU of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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Javidan A, Nelms MW, Li A, Lee Y, Zhou F, Kayssi A, Naji F. Evaluating YouTube as a Source of Education for Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review. Ann Surg 2023; 278:e712-e718. [PMID: 37144414 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this systematic review is to characterize the peer-reviewed literature investigating YouTube as a source of patient education for patients undergoing surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA YouTube is the largest online video sharing platform and has become a substantial source of health information that patients are likely to access before surgery, yet there has been no systematic assessment of peer-reviewed studies. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Ovid HealthStar from inception through to December of 2021. METHODS All primary studies evaluating YouTube as a source of patient education relating to surgical procedures (general, cardiac, urology, otolaryngology, plastic, vascular) were included. Study screening and data extraction occurred in duplicate with two reviewers. Characteristics extracted included video length, view count, upload source, overall video educational quality, and quality of individual studies. RESULTS Among 6,453 citations, 56 studies were identified that examined 6,797 videos with 547 hours of content and 1.39 billion views. There were 49 studies that evaluated the educational quality of the videos. A total of 43 quality assessment tools were used, with each study using a mean of 1.90 assessment tools. Per the global rating for assessments, 34/49 studies (69%) concluded that the overall quality of educational content was poor. CONCLUSIONS While the impact of non-peer-reviewed YouTube videos on patient knowledge for surgery is unclear, the large amount of online content suggests that they are in demand. The overall educational content of these videos is poor, however, and there is substantial heterogeneity in the quality assessment tools used in their evaluation. A peer-reviewed and standardized approach to online education with video content is needed to better support patients.
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- Arshia Javidan
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute & Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Kahlam J, Ahlawat S. Quality of YouTube Videos Related to Colorectal Cancer Screening. Cureus 2023; 15:e33684. [PMID: 36788914 PMCID: PMC9920494 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Introduction YouTube, an unregulated video-sharing website, is the second most visited website on the internet. As more patients turn to the internet for information about colon cancer screening, it is important to understand what they are consuming online. Our goal was to evaluate YouTube videos about colon cancer screening to better understand the information patients are accessing. Methods We searched YouTube on October 28, 2020, using the following search terms sorted by relevance and view count: colonoscopy, colon cancer screening, virtual colonoscopy, colonoscopy alternatives, and cologuard. Videos longer than 10 minutes, not in English, and duplicates were excluded. Three evaluators graded each video using the DISCERN criteria. Numerical data were averaged into a composite score. Two-sided t-tests and one-way ANOVA tests were used to compare mean ratings between groups. Results Fifty videos were analyzed, with a total of 23,148,938 views, averaging 462,979 views per video. The average overall rating was 3.16/5. There was no difference between search methods, search terms, or presence of a physician. The average ratings for videos with gastroenterologists (3.08), other physicians (3.35), and non-physicians (3.09) were not significantly different. Videos without physicians had more views on average (1,148,677) compared to videos with gastroenterologists (157,846, p=0.013) or other physicians (35,730, p=0.013). Conclusion YouTube videos related to colon cancer screening were of good quality regardless of search terms, search methods, or presence of a physician. However, videos without physicians were viewed more frequently. Physicians should continue making videos that address deficits while increasing viewership.
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So H, Kim DW, Hwang JS, Ko SW. YouTube as a source of information on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30724. [PMID: 36197193 PMCID: PMC9509111 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030724] [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] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) carries a higher risk of adverse events than standard endoscopy. Internet media platforms such as YouTube has emerged as a medical information source. Therefore, study aimed to identify whether YouTube videos provide appropriate information on ERCP to the general population. The YouTube search was performed using the terms "endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography" and "ERCP". The top 50 results of both searches, sorted by relevance and view count, were collected. After filtering according to a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 26 videos were eligible for the final analysis. For quality assessment, we created a scoring system called ERCP Data Quality score (E-DQS), based on a colonoscopy education video available on the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy website. Healthcare professionals uploaded 14 (53.8%) videos, and 10 (38.6%) uploaded by medical websites. Only one video was uploaded by a layperson and one by a TV channel. The overall median E-DQS score for enrolled videos was 6.5 out of 20. The majority of videos did not describe the unique features of ERCP. Only 50% of videos informed viewers that patients would be irradiated and only six videos described at least one adverse event related to ERCP. ERCP videos on YouTube provide inadequate information regarding ERCP. Considering the unique characteristics of this procedure, professionals and academic societies need to be vigilant and proactive in producing and promoting high-quality videos.
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- Hoonsub So
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Center of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Changwon Hanmaeum Hospital
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- *Correspondence: Sung Woo Ko, Department of Internal Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, 1021, Tongil-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (e-mail: )
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Can YouTube videos concerning the esophagogastroduodenoscopy experience be a reliable and satisfactory source of information for patient education in developing countries? A cross-sectional study from Turkey. JOURNAL OF SURGERY AND MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.28982/josam.1036253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Maurer LE, Bansal C, Bansal P. Methods to Engage Patients in the Modern Clinic. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2021; 128:132-138. [PMID: 34813954 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2021.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify current patient and provider engagement methods that utilize technology in allergy and immunology clinics, hospitals and at home. DATA SOURCES Apple App Store and Google searches for allergy and immunology technology apps, PubMed search of literature involving keywords of: website, technology, EMR, medical devices, disparity in technology, coding for remote patient monitoring and artificial intelligence. STUDY SELECTIONS Studies that addressed the keywords were included and narrowed down based upon their applicability in the allergy and immunology clinic. RESULTS There has been rapid innovation in the digital healthcare space with expansion of EMR services and the patient portal, creation of allergy and immunology specific medical devices and apps with remote patient monitoring capabilities, and website and artificial intelligence development to interact with patients. CONCLUSION These technological advances provide distinct advantages to the provider and patient, but also have a burden of time for evaluation of the data for the provider and disparate access to certain technologies for patients. The development of these technologies has been fast-tracked since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. With the explosion in telehealth and medical device development, advancement of medical technology is not showing any signs of slowing down. It is paving a new way to interact with patients in the future.
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- Laura E Maurer
- Fellow in Training, Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University, 355 E. Ohio Street, Unit 4102.
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- Student, University of Texas at Austin, 715 West 23rd Street, Apartment 517A, Austin, TX 78705.
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- Faculty, Department of Medicine Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University, Home: 1187 Cleander Court, Naperville, IL 60540.
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Chiang AL. Navigating and Leveraging Social Media. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2021; 31:695-707. [PMID: 34538409 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2021.05.006] [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: 02/04/2023]
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Social media has made a noteworthy impact in health care both in public health efforts as well as transforming how physicians connect and exchange ideas. Learning how to navigate and leverage social media across multiple platforms is becoming increasingly difficult with more platforms and features constantly being introduced. Different physicians working in the same field will have different purposes behind getting on social media, but each physician plays a different role within this social media ecosystem. This article aims to identify the common benefits of health care social media use as well as navigate the unfortunate pitfalls of social media use.
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- Austin L Chiang
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College; Endoscopic Bariatric Program, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; Jefferson Health.
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Said A, Freudewald L, Parrau N, Ganso M, Schulz M. Pharmacists' perception of educational material to improve patient safety: A cross-sectional study on practices and awareness in Germany. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25144. [PMID: 33725997 PMCID: PMC7982216 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025144] [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: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Educational material (EM) addresses particular safety information of medicinal products to healthcare professionals and patients. Since 2016, German national competent authorities label approved EM with a Blue Hand symbol. However, data is scarce regarding its usability as a safety communication tool in pharmacies to improve patient safety. The purpose of this study is to investigate for the first time pharmacists' awareness and perception of EM in the setting of community and hospital pharmacies in Germany.The Drug Commission of German Pharmacists surveyed its nationwide network of 677 community and 51 hospital reference pharmacies, to investigate their awareness and perception of EM. The survey was conducted between January 16 and February 10, 2020 using SurveyMonkey. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel.A total of 373 community and 32 hospital pharmacists participated; response rates were 55.1% and 62.8%, respectively. Overall, 320 (85.8%) community and all hospital pharmacists confirmed awareness of EM. Community and hospital pharmacists fully (n = 172, 46.9% and n = 9, 28.1%) or rather (n = 109, 29.7% and n = 10, 31.3%) agreed that EM for healthcare professionals is suitable to reduce risks of medicinal products. Moreover, 237 (64.7%) community and 17 (53.1%) hospital pharmacists confirmed to inform patients or care facilities about EM. Asking pharmacists on their personal perception of EM, the refinement of readability and accessibility was indicated.Pharmacists confirm awareness of EM and its suitability as a safety communication tool. However, from a pharmacists' perspective, the applicability and readability of EM still needs further adjustment to improve patient safety.
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- André Said
- Drug Commission of German Pharmacists (AMK), Heidestraße 7
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- Drug Commission of German Pharmacists (AMK), Heidestraße 7
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- Drug Commission of German Pharmacists (AMK), Heidestraße 7
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- Drug Commission of German Pharmacists (AMK), Heidestraße 7
- Institute of Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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BOZTAŞ N, HANCI V, KÜÇÜKGÜÇLÜ S, ÖZKARDEŞLER S. Sosyal Bir Media Ağında Bilgi Kaynağı Olarak Anterior Abdominal Duvar Blokları. MUSTAFA KEMAL ÜNIVERSITESI TIP DERGISI 2021. [DOI: 10.17944/mkutfd.819426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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