Accuracy and Quality of YouTube Videos as a Source of Information on Vitiligo

Salah, Louai A; Altalhab, Saad; Omair, Aamir; AlJasser, Mohammed I.

doi:10.2147/ccid.s330015

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“…Most of the videos (42%) in the present study were uploaded by hospitals and doctors. A similar finding was noted by Salah et al, Askin et al, and Unal-Ulutatar et al, where most of the videos were uploaded by doctors [ 14 - 16 ].…”

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Assessment of the Quality and Reliability of Content Available on YouTube About Palpitations

Seelam,

Chippada,

Raj

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Palpitations refer to the sensation of rapid, fluttering, or pounding heartbeats in the chest, the determinants of which may range from hormonal changes to anxiety or arrhythmias. YouTube is one of the most prevailing and accepted web-based platforms people trust to help them understand more about their health conditions. Thus, this study aims to assess whether the quality of content about palpitations on this platform is reliable and sufficient. Seventy-one YouTube videos were analyzed using criteria such as date and time of upload, type of uploader, and type of content. The Global Quality Score (GQS) and modified DISCERN score were used to analyze the quality and reliability of the information provided. Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, US) was used for data analysis, and StataCorp’s 2023 Stata Statistical Software (College Station, TX, US) was used for statistical analysis and visualization. Of the 71 videos analyzed, 90.14% were uploaded more than a year ago, 80.28% described the symptomatology in detail, and 81.69% accurately described the etiological factors. Hospitals and doctors were the most common uploaders, constituting 23% and 19% of the uploaded videos, respectively, and had high GQSs (Median GQS = 4). The highest scores also belonged to videos uploaded by patients suffering from the disease (Median GQS = 5). Hospitals and news channels ranked highest on the reliability score (Median DISCERN = 4, respectively). It was determined that despite varied sources, the nature of content provided by the platform contains promotional material and content gaps; YouTube should, therefore, be used critically and as per professional sources.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 84%

Assessment of the Quality and Reliability of Content Available on YouTube About Palpitations

Seelam,

Chippada,

Raj

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…Unfortunately, YouTube is not a perfect source of information, and the search results for some medical topics are of low quality. This was the case with the work of Salah et al [21], which veri ed the accuracy and quality of the content of 30 videos related to vitiligo. The average result of the data used in the DISCERN scale was rated at 30.5 points, and most of the articles were classi ed as poor quality.…”

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confidence: 79%

Evaluating the Credibility and Reliability of Online Information on Cannabidiol (CBD) for Epilepsy Treatment

Zakrzewski,

Podlejska,

Kubziakowska

et al. 2024

Preprint

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The interest in potential therapeutic use of cannabis, especially cannabidiol (CBD) has increased significantly in recent years. On the Internet, the users can find lots of articles devoted to its medical features such as reducing seizure activity in epilepsy. The aim of our work was to evaluate the information contained on websites, including social media in terms of the credibility and the reliability of current knowledge about usage of products containing cannabidiol in epilepsy treatment. We used online available links found using the Newspointtool. The initial database included 38367 texts, but after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria the 314 texts were taken into consideration. Analysis was performed by using the DISCERN scale and the set of questions created by the authors. In the final assessment, we observed that most of the texts (58,9%) were characterized by a very poor level of reliability and the average DISCERN score was 26,97 points. Additionally, considering the form of the text, the highest average score (35,73) came from entries on blog portals, whereas the lowest average score (18,33) came from comments and online discussion forums. Moreover, most of the texts do not contain key information regarding the indications, safety, desired effects and side effects of CBD therapy. The study highlights the need for healthcare professionals to guide patients towards reliable sources of information and cautions against the use of unverified online materials, especially as the only FDA-approved CBD medication, Epidiolex, differs significantly from over-the-counter CBD products.

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“…A summary of the studies used and examined, including country, year of publication, and platform, is summarized in Tables 1-4. [9] Study shows approximately half of the analyzed TikTok videos about ADHD a were misleading. TikTok 2022 Canada Yeung et al [10] Study shows the potential for the propagation of inaccurate or even dangerous information is high.…”

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Use of Social Media for Patient Education in Dermatology: Narrative Review

Wojtara¹

2023

JMIR Dermatol

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Background Social media has rapidly become one of the main avenues for news and communication among those with access to technology. Nearly 60% or 4.7 billion people worldwide use social media. Different social media networks provide users with a barrage of posts, opinions, and transformations. With this noticeable uptick in physician and patient education usage of social media, exploration of the impacts of social media on patient education in dermatology is crucial. Objective The goal of this narrative review was to evaluate existing peer-reviewed literature examining the use of social media for patient education in dermatology and to establish trends and implications. Additional attention was given to different social media sites, and potential differences in modalities of posts such as short-form videos on TikTok and Instagram Reels, long-form videos on YouTube, and infographics on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Methods PubMed, Access DermatologyDxRx, and Scopus searches of peer-reviewed publications were performed to discover articles with social media and patient education keywords in combination with other health care–relevant or dermatology-relevant keywords. Subsequently, the screening of these studies was performed by the author who has experience with education and research experience in health care, dermatology, social media, and telehealth. Ultimately, the selected articles were summarized through qualitative analysis of key points and presented for further discussion. Results Through this narrative review, the researcher was able to identify several publications focusing on dermatology and social media. Some common subject areas included the use of social media for the promotion of private dermatology practices, residency programs, and research journals. So long as providers, such as dermatologists, take ethical considerations into account, these platforms can provide patients with curated educational content. In addition, several publications emphasized the use of social media as a form of patient education on dermatologic conditions but also as a source of misinformation. Conclusions This narrative review illuminated the use of social media as a form of patient education for dermatology, with its applications addressed across many demographics and situations. As social media platforms continue to update their algorithms, content filters, and posts, social media may become a reputable form of patient education in dermatology. Future studies and innovations should continue to explore innovations in this space, the efficacy of different modalities of posts, and longitudinal differences in patient outcomes and health literacy.

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Accuracy and Quality of YouTube Videos as a Source of Information on Vitiligo

Cited by 13 publications

References 19 publications

Assessment of the Quality and Reliability of Content Available on YouTube About Palpitations

Assessment of the Quality and Reliability of Content Available on YouTube About Palpitations

Evaluating the Credibility and Reliability of Online Information on Cannabidiol (CBD) for Epilepsy Treatment

Use of Social Media for Patient Education in Dermatology: Narrative Review

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