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Singh G, Goel R, Shapira Y, Hewitt J, Ovenden C, Selva D. Dacryocystorhinostomy videos on YouTube as a source of patient education. Int Ophthalmol 2024; 44:192. [PMID: 38653839 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-024-03139-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND To determine the quality and reliability of DCR YouTube videos as patient education resources and identify any associated factors predictive of video quality. METHODS A YouTube search was conducted using the terms "Dacryocystorhinostomy, DCR, surgery" on 12th of January 2022, with the first 50 relevant videos selected for inclusion. For each video, the following was collected: video hyperlink, title, total views, months since the video was posted, video length, total likes/dislikes, authorship (i.e. surgeon, patient experience or media companies) and number of comments. The videos were graded independently by a resident, a registrar and an oculoplastic surgeon using three validated scoring systems: the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), DISCERN, and Health on the Net (HON). RESULTS The average number of video views was 22,992, with the mean length being 488.12 s and an average of 18 comments per video. The consensus JAMA, DISCERN and HON scores were 2.1 ± 0.6, 29.1 ± 8.8 and 2.7 ± 1.0, respectively. This indicated that the included videos were of a low quality, however, only DISCERN scores had good interobserver similarity. Videos posted by surgeons were superior to non-surgeons when considering mean JAMA and HON scores. No other factors were associated with the quality of educational content. CONCLUSION The quality and reliability of DCR related content for patient education is relatively low. Based on this study's findings, patients should be encouraged to view videos created by surgeons or specialists in preference to other sources on YouTube.
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- Gurfarmaan Singh
- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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Sánchez A, Rodríguez O, Medina M, Vegas L, Couto F, Mogollon I, Inchausti C, Galvis L. Is YouTube a reliable tool for approaching robotic assisted transabdominal preperitoneal surgery? A critical review of the available resources. Cir Esp 2024; 102:188-193. [PMID: 38224772 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2023.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The robotic transabdominal preperitoneal approach (rTAPP) is a relatively recent technique for the treatment of inguinal hernia. To achieve optimal results, the 10 golden rules described must be followed. Surgeons in training often review videos to familiarize themselves with new techniques, YouTube being one of the most used platforms. The objective of this study is to carry out an evaluation of the 10 most viewed videos on YouTube of inguinal hernia repair by transabdominal preperitoneal approach (rTAPP) to determine if the 10 golden rules are met. METHODS Identify and evaluate the 10 videos with the highest number of views related to rTAPP. Three experienced Surgeons evaluated compliance with the 10 golden rules using a Likert scale. Data were analyzed in Excel (Microsoft) and plotted with Tableau (Tableau Inc). The consistency between evaluators was determined using Cronbach's alpha, considering a value >0.7 acceptable. RESULTS The average overall evaluation was 3.63 with a range of 2.6 to 4.9. The scores related to compliance with the rules 1, 2, 9, 10 were satisfactory; on the other hand, rules 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 were weak, particularly rule number 7. Internal consistency was observed between raters with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.98. CONCLUSIONS The lack of compliance with the 10 golden rules in most of the videos demonstrates that the use of videos (YouTube) is not an adequate resource for learning robot-assisted inguinal hernia cure.
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- Alexis Sánchez
- Director Programa de Cirugía Robótica. Orlando Health, Orlando, USA
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- Programa de Cirugía Robótica, Hospital de Clínicas Caracas. Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
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- Departamento de Cirugía, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Cirugía, Hospital de Linares, Linares, Chile
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- Cirujano General, Grupo de Cirugía General. Orlando Health, Orlando, USA
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- Research Fellow, Programa de Cirugía Robótica ORMC, Orlando Health, Orlando, EE.UU
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- Research Fellow, Programa de Cirugía Robótica ORMC, Orlando Health, Orlando, EE.UU.
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- Unidad de Cirugía Robótica e Invasión minima, Caracas, Venezuela
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Ayo‐Ajibola O, Davis RJ, Theriault C, Lamb C, Choe D, Lin ME, Angell TE, Kwon DI. Evaluation of YouTube As A Source For Graves' Disease Information: Is High-Quality Guideline-Based Information Available? OTO Open 2024; 8:e118. [PMID: 38504881 PMCID: PMC10949313 DOI: 10.1002/oto2.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Objective To understand the quality of informational Graves' disease (GD) videos on YouTube for treatment decision-making quality and inclusion of American Thyroid Association (ATA) treatment guidelines. Study Design Cross-sectional cohort. Setting Informational YouTube videos with subject matter "Graves' Disease treatment." Method The top 50 videos based on our query were assessed using the DISCERN instrument. This validated algorithm discretely rates treatment-related information from excellent (≥4.5) to very poor (<1.9). Videos were also screened for ATA guideline inclusion. Descriptive statistics were used for cohort characterization. Univariate and multivariate linear regressions characterized factors associated with DISCERN scores. Significance was set at P < .05. Results The videos featured 57,513.43 views (SD = 162,579.25), 1054.70 likes (SD = 2329.77), and 168.80 comments (SD = 292.97). Most were patient education (52%) or patient experience (24%). A minority (40%) were made by thyroid specialists (endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, or otolaryngologists). Under half did not mention all 3 treatment modalities (44%), and 54% did not mention any ATA recommendations. Overall, videos displayed poor reliability (mean = 2.26, SD = 0.67), treatment information quality (mean = 2.29, SD = 0.75), and overall video quality (mean = 2.47, SD = 1.07). Physician videos were associated with lower likes, views, and comments (P < .001) but higher DISCERN reliability (P = .015) and overall score (P = .019). Longer videos (P = .015), patient accounts (P = .013), and patient experience (P = .002) were associated with lower scores. Conclusion The most available GD treatment content on YouTube varies significantly in the quality of medical information. This may contribute to suboptimal disease understanding, especially for patients highly engaged with online health information sources.
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Division of Endocrinology and DiabetesKeck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck SurgeryKeck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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Bal A, Çolakoğlu MK, Öter V, Pişkin E, Birol Bostancı E. Are YouTube Videos Sufficient for Educational Purposes for Robotic Right Hemicolectomy Learning and Has Complete Mesocolic Excision Changed That? THE TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF TURKISH SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2023; 34:1220-1226. [PMID: 37603300 PMCID: PMC10765188 DOI: 10.5152/tjg.2023.22827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficiency for educational purposes by evaluating the videos published on YouTube channel, which is an open source video sharing platform, for robotic right hemicolectomy procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched YouTube website to choose video clips that included information about robotic right hemicolec- tomy for right colon cancer. All videos were analyzed according to the criteria like quality of videos, quality of teaching, and modified Laparoscopic Surgery Video Educational Guidelines. RESULTS There were 16 complete mesocolic excision and 56 noncomplete mesocolic excision videos in the study. According to the Likert scale, calculated complete mesocolic excision scores were analyzed better than the noncomplete mesocolic excision group and this difference was statistically significant (P < .0001). The teaching quality scores of complete mesocolic excision videos were higher than noncomplete mesocolic excision group and this result was statistically significant (P = .02). The videos were scored according to the modified Laparoscopic Surgery Video Educational Guideline, and the score difference was statistically significant between complete mesocolic excision and noncomplete mesocolic excision videos (P < .001). The video power index was higher (mean 5.52 ± 15.56 vs. mean 1.66 ± 3.41) in the complete mesocolic excision group, but there was no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups (P = .086). CONCLUSIONS Most of the robotic right hemicolectomy videos on the YouTube platform are insufficient in terms of educational capaci- ties. Complete mesocolic excision-containing videos are slightly superior in this respect to noncomplete mesocolic excision videos, as considering a new technique can make video presenters more attentive. In our opinion, if the images presented to the video platforms are to be used for educational purposes, they must undergo a certain evaluation and screening process.
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- Ali Bal
- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology Surgery, University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology Surgery, University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology Surgery, University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology Surgery, University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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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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Ertekin SC. An Assessment of the Quality and Reliability of Gastric Botox Information Videos on YouTube. Cureus 2023; 15:e44747. [PMID: 37809228 PMCID: PMC10556258 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Background and objective Intragastric botulinum toxin (Botox) applications have emerged as a novel endoscopic intervention method to treat obesity. YouTube stands out as one of the primary online platforms frequently utilized for accessing health-related information. In light of this, this study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of informational videos about gastric Botox on YouTube. Materials and methods In July 2023, a comprehensive evaluation of gastric Botox information videos on YouTube was conducted by querying "Gastric Botox" on YouTube. A total of 70 videos were initially reviewed and 48 videos were meticulously analyzed by a general surgeon. Videos were categorized based on their sources and attributes and evaluated using standard scales like the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) score, modified DISCERN, and the Global Quality Scale (GQS). Results A total of 48 videos were assessed. Of these, 2.1% originated from academic institutions, 20.8% from private hospitals/organizations, and 52.1% from physicians. Videos by other healthcare professionals accounted for 2.1%, health information websites 12.5%, and independent users 10.4%. Video durations varied significantly across sources (p<0.001). Independent user videos had the highest likes/views. JAMA scores (p=0.009) and DISCERN scores (p=0.045) showed significant differences among sources. Academic institution videos had a median JAMA score of 4; independent users scored 1. As for DISCERN, academic videos scored the highest at 5, while independent users scored the lowest at 1.8. Conclusions YouTube is filled with healthcare information videos today. Although the quality and reliability scores based on conventional assessment methods might be moderate, we advise utilizing videos from academic institutions and reputable health information websites as primary sources to educate patients about gastric Botox.
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- Suleyman Caglar Ertekin
- General Surgery, Private Clinic, Izmir, TUR
- General Surgery, Altınbas University, İstanbul, TUR
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Ertekin SC. Evaluation of YouTube Bariatric Surgery Videos in the Context of Medical Tourism. Cureus 2023; 15:e44642. [PMID: 37799265 PMCID: PMC10548492 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44642] [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: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Introduction The increasing prevalence of obesity has led to the popularity of bariatric and metabolic surgery, often sought through medical tourism due to constraints within public healthcare systems. This study aimed to examine the quality and impact of YouTube videos related to bariatric surgery within the context of medical tourism. Materials and methods In June 2023, a YouTube search for "Bariatric Surgery Medical Tourism" and "Obesity Surgery Medical Tourism" yielded the top 200 videos, from which 33 were chosen after applying exclusion criteria. These videos underwent further screening based on source, duration, and content. Quality was assessed using established scales, including the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) criteria, the Global Quality Scale (GQS), and modified DISCERN score. Results Thirty-three videos were chosen for comprehensive analysis. Among the videos, 48.5% portrayed patient experiences in the context of medical tourism bariatric surgery, providing valuable insights. The videos had varying durations and engagement metrics, with an average GQS score of 2.09, JAMA score of 2.57, and DISCERN score of 3.06. Notably, videos depicting patient experiences had distinct characteristics and higher evaluation scores, emphasizing their significance within the study. Conclusion This study assessed YouTube videos related to bariatric surgery within the realm of medical tourism. The research illuminated diverse facets of medical tourism concerning obesity surgery and the quality of information disseminated on YouTube. Although patient experience videos received higher quality ratings, the overall reliability and content diversity underscored the potential and challenges of utilizing YouTube as an information source for medical tourism.
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- Suleyman Caglar Ertekin
- General Surgery, Private Practice, Izmir, TUR
- General Surgery, Altınbas University, Istanbul, TUR
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Duymaz YK, Şahin Ş, Erkmen B, Uzar T, Önder S. Evaluating YouTube as a source of patient information for pediatric tracheostomy care. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 171:111580. [PMID: 37336021 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111580] [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: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate YouTube's usefulness as a source of information concerning pediatric tracheostomy care. MATERIALS AND METHODS On August 10, 2022, the top 50 YouTube search results for "pediatric tracheostomy care" were displayed. Each video was evaluated by a jury of three otolaryngologists with at least 2 years of professional experience in pediatric otolaryngology using DISCERN, scoring system of Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), and the Global Quality Score (GQS). RESULTS After exclusion criteria 24 videos were evaluated. Fifteen of the evaluated videos were produced by health professionals, and the other nine videos were produced by independent users. The average duration of the videos were 337.5 s, varying between 82 s and 1364 s. The average Discern score of videos produced by health professionals was 38.9 ± 13, compared to 36.6 ± 14 for independent users. The mean JAMA score was 1.04 ± 0.68 for health professionals and 1.11 ± 0.94 for independent users. The GQS score was 2.82 ± 0.73 for health professionals and 3.19 ± 0.84 for independent users. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups for Discern, JAMA, and GQS scoring. CONCLUSION YouTube does not seem to be a good option for parents to get useful information about pediatric tracheostomy care at this time. Health professionals should provide websites with high-quality materials to improve awareness of pediatric tracheostomy care.
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- Yasar Kemal Duymaz
- University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- University of Health Sciences, Sancaktepe Martyr Prof Dr Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital Department of Otolaryngology, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Acibadem Ataşehir Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Ergenç M, Uprak TK. YouTube as a source of information on Helicobacter pylori: Content and quality analysis. Helicobacter 2023:e12971. [PMID: 36942858 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori infection is the most common cause of infectious diseases worldwide, and management is a current and vital problem for physicians and patients. One of the online platforms that people use most to access health information is YouTube. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the quality and reliability of H. pylori information videos on YouTube. MATERIALS AND METHODS The "Helicobacter pylori" keyword was searched with default filters on YouTube. Two hundred videos were evaluated. The source of videos was categorized as academic institutions, professional organizations, physicians, healthcare professionals other than physicians, health information websites, and independent users. The target audience of the videos was classified as patients and healthcare professionals. The Global Quality Scale (GQS), JAMA, and modified DISCERN video scores were obtained by taking the average of the scores given by the two authors. RESULTS Seventy-four videos were analyzed, and the median duration was 9.25 (range: 1.14-121) min. The target audience of 43 (58.1%) videos was healthcare professionals, and 31 (41.9%) videos were for patients. There was no correlation between likes, dislikes, views, and the quality-usefulness of the videos. Video characteristics such as duration, likes, number of views, and time since video upload day were not associated with the source. The JAMA and DISCERN scores were significantly higher in academic institutions than in other sources. Health information websites had a significantly higher GQS score than other video sources (p = .01). In comparison, there was no significant difference between the target audience (patients and healthcare professionals) in terms of JAMA, modified DISCERN, and GQS scores. CONCLUSIONS YouTube has numerous videos for healthcare information nowadays. Although the quality and reliability of YouTube videos on H. pylori are average according to common scoring systems, we recommend videos produced by academic institutions and health information websites to inform patients.
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- Muhammer Ergenç
- Department of General Surgery, Istanbul Sultanbeyli State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sunba S, Levin M, Wu V, Campisi P. The educational value of thyroidectomy YouTube videos for surgical trainees. Am J Otolaryngol 2023; 44:103799. [PMID: 37190995 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.103799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the usefulness of thyroidectomy videos posted on YouTube for surgical training. METHODS The following keywords were searched on YouTube: "thyroidectomy", "conventional thyroidectomy", "hemithyroidectomy", and "thyroid lobectomy". The first 30 videos from each search were selected for a total of 120 videos. Included videos were those displaying a conventional approach to thyroidectomy and real, non-animated patient surgery. Two independent reviewers assessed each video using the LAParoscopic surgery Video Educational Guidelines (LAP-VEGaS) and a thyroidectomy-specific grading score (TSS). RESULTS The search yielded 22 videos that met the selection criteria. The inter-rater agreement was excellent for the grading systems (ICC = 0.910). The average LAP-VEGaS score was of medium quality (8.82 ± 3.56 standard deviation (SD)). The highest average score (11.00 ± 1.68 SD) was assigned to videos published from academic institutions. There was no statistically significant difference in LAP-VEGaS scores when comparing the type of publisher between videos (p = 0.132). The majority of the videos (12/22, 55 %) did not include all hallmarks of thyroidectomy according to the novel TSS score. There was a significant positive correlation between TSS markers and the overall LAP-VEGaS score (r = 0.577, p = 0.005). CONCLUSION YouTube videos as an educational resource for thyroidectomy instructions vary in quality. Most of the thyroidectomy videos were medium quality according to the LAP-VEGaS score. YouTube sourced thyroidectomy videos should be used to supplement traditional educational methods.
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BACKGROUND YouTube is an increasingly used platform for medical information. However, the validity of health-related information on psoriatic arthritis (PsA) on YouTube has not been determined. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and quality of YouTube videos concerning PsA. MATERIALS AND METHODS A YouTube search was performed on April 18, 2021, using the keyword "psoriatic arthritis." Two independent raters accessed the content, source, and detailed characteristics of the included videos. The reliability and quality of the videos were analyzed using the modified DISCERN score, Journal of the American Medical Association benchmark criteria score, and global quality scale score. RESULTS Of the 200 videos screened, 155 were included in the study after applying the exclusion criteria. A total of 132 (85.2%) videos revealed useful information about PsA, whereas the remaining 23 (14.8%) were misleading. Video interaction parameters including the median number of views, views per day, likes, dislikes, and comments demonstrated no significant difference between the two groups. The videos posted by universities and professional organizations displayed the highest reliability and quality scores. CONCLUSION The majority of YouTube videos on PsA contained useful information. However, physicians should alert patients to the possibility of misinformation and non-validated sources. Professional organizations in the field of rheumatology, such as the American College of Rheumatology and European League Against Rheumatism, should consider collaborating with YouTube to deliver high-quality content.
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- Mustafa Erkut Onder
- Department of Rheumatology, Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital, 68100 Aksaray, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Dr Ersin Arslan Training and Research Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Erten M. HbA1c AND E-HEALTH: YOUTUBE MIGHT BE GOOD FOR YOU, IF YOU USE IT WISELY. ACTA ENDOCRINOLOGICA (BUCHAREST, ROMANIA : 2005) 2022; 18:531-535. [PMID: 37152888 PMCID: PMC10162818 DOI: 10.4183/aeb.2022.531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Introduction The purpose of this study is to evaluate YTB content performance on HbA1c and indirectly diabetes, an important pillar of it. Methods The contents in YTB were searched by derivative keywords of HbA1c. The resulting contents were scored using DISCERN and GQS scales. The videos were evaluated by dividing them into four groups: medical doctors, patients, educational channels and other health care professionals, according to the characteristics of producers. Results The videos included in the study had been watched approximately 25 million times until the article prepared. In examinations, medical doctors have higher scores than the other groups in two scales. The video scores were statistically correlated in DISCERN and GQS (r: 0.874, p<0.05). In the multiple regression analyzes, a statistically significant relationship was found between the DISCERN score and duration of the videos among video features (p<0.05). On the aspect of view counts and view ratios were similar within groups (p>0.05). Conclusions YTB contents may be useful for diabetes patients with cautious research. Still, consumers must have prior knowledge of their intentions from reliable medical sources and should be meticulous about videos. In conclusion, eHealth literacy is being more crucial than before.
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- M. Erten
- Malatya Training and Research Hospital, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Malatya, Türkiye
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YouTube videos as a source of information concerning Behçet's disease: a reliability and quality analysis. Rheumatol Int 2021; 41:2117-2123. [PMID: 34590188 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-021-05009-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
In this study, we aimed to investigate the reliability and quality of YouTube videos concerning Behçet disease, for the first time in the literature. The most viewed 50 YouTube videos about Behçet disease were included. Study data used in the analysis included video length, image type, video content, uploaders, time since the date of upload, the number of total views, daily views, and the numbers of like, dislike and comments. The Video Power Index was used to determine popularity of the videos. Reliability and quality of the videos were evaluated using DISCERN and Global Quality Scale (GQS) instruments. The examined YouTube videos were divided into two groups as uploaded by professionals (physicians, health and hospital channels, institutions and societies) and non-professionals (patients, social organizations, others). Twenty-three (46%) videos were uploaded by professionals. The mean DISCERN score was found as 3.98 ± 0.77 in the videos uploaded by healthcare professionals and 2.83 ± 0.64 in those uploaded by non-professionals (p < 0.01). The mean GQS score was found as 4.09 ± 0.72 in the videos uploaded by healthcare professionals and 3.41 ± 0.69 in those uploaded by non-professionals (p < 0.01). 46% of the videos were of low-to-moderate reliability and 56% of low-to-moderate quality. Nearly half of the YouTube videos concerning Behçet disease were uploaded by non-physician sources with poor reliability and quality. Physicians should be encouraged to upload more professional videos to help and guide patients appropriately. YouTube videos should be subjected to an objective evaluation for content quality before they can be published.
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