German YouTube™ videos as a source of information on cutaneous melanoma: a critical appraisal

Abstract

LCH due to acute liver failure, presented with extensive diffuse crusted papulovesicles, which were most prominent on the scalp and trunk (Fig. 1i). Some patients presented with papules and nodules, with spontaneous resolution, leaving atrophic hypopigmented macules (Fig. 1j). Battistella et al ., 3 reported that resolution leaving hypopigmentation favoured limited disease, but this was not true in our cohort. Four children with MS-LCH had external otitis, 24 had liver and spleen involvement and lung and bone marrow involvement were present in 17 patients. No differences were observed in histologic features between SS-LCH and MS-LCH. Children with MS-LCH were treated with prednisolone in combination with chemotherapy. Patients with skin-limited disease were followed up carefully; however, no systemic treatment was used in this group and all are now in complete remission. Our data suggest earlier age of onset and isolated lesion favoured SS-LCH, while petechiae, external otitis and mucosal lesions favoured MS-LCH. Furthermore, groin involvement prone to indicate the MS-LCH. The partial retrospective design of single institution and predominant recruitment from the department of dermatology is limitations.

Assessment of the Quality, Understandability, and Reliability of YouTube Videos as a Source of Information on Basal Cell Carcinoma: Web-Based Analysis

“…Our results complement the currently available evidence on informational material available for other types of skin cancer, such as videos, brochures, or websites [ 14 , 27 , 28 ]. Our evaluation shows that currently available BCC videos were, overall, of medium to good quality and understandability but had low actionability and poor reliability.…”

“…Half of the assessed videos were estimated to be beneficial for patients, showing that YouTube may be an important tool for information broadcasting. The percentage of beneficial videos was similar compared to the results of previous studies evaluating video contents about other diseases [25][26][27].…”

“…Interestingly, none of the videos identified in our search were provided by pharmaceutical companies, which sharply contrasts with our previous search and evaluation of videos on melanoma [27]. In that study, 16% of the videos had been created by pharmaceutical companies and nearly one-third by laypersons, while most videos on BCC had been supplied by health professionals.…”

“…In summary, the quality, understandability, and reliability of the BCC videos were comparable to those about melanoma [ 27 ]. However, BCC videos were judged to score more points on actionability items and fewer points on reliability items.…”

Experiences of In-Patients with Skin Cancer in a German University Hospital Setting: A Cross-Sectional Survey

“…22 The reported lack of involvement in decision-making in our study might be explained by the limited time resources of the physicians for consultation or by insufficient knowledge about appropriate decision-aids due to the abundance of different sources such as booklets, videos or internet webpages with varying quality. [23][24][25] However, the increasing complexity of new therapies as for example immune checkpoint blockade may be a serious barrier for shared decision-making. Nevertheless, patients expect their physicians to advise them about information resources such as the internet or booklets, which they could use in addition to medical consultations, as has been demonstrated in a crosssectional survey of melanoma patients in 27 German skin cancer centers.…”