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Salka B, Aljamal M, Almsaddi F, Kaakarli H, Nesi L, Lim K. TikTok as an Educational Tool for Kidney Stone Prevention. Cureus 2023; 15:e48789. [PMID: 38098905 PMCID: PMC10720371 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The incidence of kidney stones in the United States continues to increase. Although dietary interventions have shown to be effective in reducing stone events, adherence to medical management continues to be a limiting factor. For that reason, patient education has become a focus of many physicians. TikTok, a social media application with over one billion users worldwide, has emerged as an online center for medical knowledge sharing by physicians and non-physicians alike. TikTok users share kidney stone prevention information through short informational videos directly to the general public. Little is known regarding the quality of medical advice provided in these videos. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reach and quality of kidney stone prevention information on TikTok. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of renal stone prevention content on TikTok utilizing the search term #kidneystoneprevention to assess all the videos appearing on October 10th, 2022. Only videos in English, related to the topic, and with >1000 views were included. Videos were analyzed for descriptive statistics, including views, uploader profession, and stone prevention recommendations. Videos were assessed utilizing Denver International Study Center of Evaluative Rating of Information (DISCERN), a questionnaire used to appraise the quality of consumer health information (maximum score of 80 per video). The one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine statistical significance groups. RESULTS Out of a total of 131 videos, 87 fit the inclusion criteria, resulting in a total of 8.75 million views. An average DISCERN score of 27.0 was observed. Only eight videos were published by physicians, of which the average DISCERN score of 35.3 was significantly greater than an average score of 26.2 for non-physicians (p<0.05). The most common recommendation was increased fluid intake (38.0%) followed by monitoring calcium levels (9.02%) and decreasing oxalate-rich foods (9.2%). CONCLUSIONS Kidney stone prevention content on TikTok has a wide reach with millions of consumers. The majority of videos fail to match American Urological Association recommendations regarding diet therapies for stone prevention. Further research is needed to understand the extent of kidney stone prevention misinformation on social media and how it contributes to patient outcomes. Increased engagement in TikTok by urologists and health organizations may improve public education.
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- Urology, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, USA
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- Urology, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, USA
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Salka B, Bahaee J, Plott J, Ghani KR. Under pressure: irrigation practice patterns during flexible ureteroscopy. Ther Adv Urol 2023; 15:17562872231179009. [PMID: 37359735 PMCID: PMC10285609 DOI: 10.1177/17562872231179009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Introduction Irrigation parameters during flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) may impact patient outcomes, yet there are limited data on current practice patterns of irrigation methods and parameter selection. We assessed the common irrigation methods, pressure settings, and situations that present the most problems with irrigation among worldwide endourologists. Methods A questionnaire on fURS practice patterns was sent to Endourology Society members in January 2021. Responses were collected through QualtricsXM over a 1-month period. The study was reported according to the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys (CHERRIES). Surgeons were from North America (the United States and Canada), Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Results Questionnaires were answered by 208 surgeons (response rate 14%). North American surgeons accounted for 36% of respondents; 29% Europe, 18% Asia, and 14% Latin America. In North America, the most common irrigation method was the pressurized saline bag using a manual inflatable cuff (55%). Saline bag (gravity) with a bulb or syringe injection system was the most common method in Europe (45%). Automated systems were the most common method in Asia (30%). For pressures used during fURS, the majority of respondents used 75-150 mmHg. The clinical scenario which had the greatest issue with adequate irrigation was during biopsy of urothelial tumor. Conclusion There is variation in irrigation practices and parameter selection during fURS. North American surgeons primarily used a pressurized saline bag, in contrast to European surgeons who preferred a gravity bag with a bulb/syringe system. Overall, automated irrigation systems were not commonly used.
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- Coulter Translational Research Partnership Program, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Urish KL, Qin Y, Salka B, Li BY, Borza T, Sessine M, Kirk P, Hollenbeck BK, Helm JE, Lavieri MS, Skolarus TA, Jacobs BL. Comparison of readmission and early revision rates as a quality metric in total knee arthroplasty using the Nationwide Readmission Database. Ann Transl Med 2020; 8:687. [PMID: 32617307 PMCID: PMC7327322 DOI: 10.21037/atm-19-3463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background After release of the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement bundle, there has been increased emphasis on reducing readmission rates for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The potential for a separate, clinically-relevant metric, TKA revision rates within a year following surgery, has not been fully explored. Based on this, we compared rates and payments for TKA readmission and revision procedures as metrics for improving quality and cost. Methods We utilized the 2013 Nationwide Readmission Database (NRD) to examine national readmission and revision rates, the reasons for revision procedures, and associated costs for elective TKA procedures. As data are not linked across years, we examined revision rates for TKA completed in the month of January by capturing revision procedures in the subsequent following 11-month period to approximate a 1-year revision rate. Diagnosis and procedure codes for revision procedures were collected. Average readmission and revision procedure costs were then calculated, and the cost distributed across the entire TKA population. Results We identified 20,851 patients having TKA surgery. The mean unadjusted 30- and 90-day TKA readmission rates were 3.4% and 5.8%, respectively. In contrast, the mean unadjusted 3-month and approximate 1-year reoperation rates were 1.0% and 1.6%, respectively. The most common cause for revision was periprosthetic joint infection, which accounting for 62% of all reported revision procedures. The mean payment for 90-day readmission was roughly half ($10,589±$11,084) of the mean inpatient payment for single reoperation procedure at 90 days ($20,222±$17,799). Importantly, nearly half (46%) of all 90-day readmissions were associated with a reoperation event within the first year. Conclusions Readmission following TKA is associated with a 1-year reoperation in approximately half of patients. These reoperations represent a significant patient burden and have a higher per episode cost. Early reoperation may represent a more clinically relevant target for quality improvement and cost containment.
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- Kenneth L Urish
- Arthritis and Arthroplasty Design Group, The Bone and Joint Center, Magee Womens Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Bioengineering, and Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Division of Oncology, Dow Division for Urologic Health Service Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Urology, Division of Oncology, Dow Division for Urologic Health Service Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Urology, Division of Oncology, Dow Division for Urologic Health Service Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Urology, Division of Oncology, Dow Division for Urologic Health Service Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Urology, Division of Oncology, Dow Division for Urologic Health Service Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Urology, Division of Oncology, Dow Division for Urologic Health Service Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Health Services Research & Development, Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Urology, Division of Oncology, Dow Division for Urologic Health Service Research, Health Services Research & Development, Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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