YouTube as a Source of Information on Lipedema: Property, Quality, and Reliability Assessment

Özdemir, Elif Esen; Borman, Pınar; Civelek, Gül Mete; Umaroğlu, Mutlu

doi:10.1089/lrb.2022.0028

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“…We also considered if the post contained promotional content by pharmaceutical companies or doctors. Lastly, we assessed the quality and reliability of the videos using the Global Quality Score (GQS) and DISCERN tool, respectively [ 3 ].…”

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Epilepsy Videos on YouTube: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Bhoot,

Gohil,

Usgaokar

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Introduction: Epilepsy is defined as a disorder of the brain characterized by an enduring predisposition to epileptic seizures. Being the most common neurological condition in the world, information regarding epilepsy is gathered by people from different available sources. Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability and quality of YouTube videos about epilepsy as a source of information for the general population and also for patients suffering from this illness and for their families. Methodology: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted, utilizing a questionnaire prepared on Google Forms (Google LLC, Mountain View, California, United States) with predetermined criteria. Each of the six authors independently searched and evaluated 10 YouTube videos using specific keywords. The assessment included determining the global quality score and utilizing the DISCERN tool. The collected data was recorded in Microsoft Excel and subsequently analyzed. Results: A total of 60 videos were analyzed, revealing that 76.27% of them provided information on the available treatment options for epilepsy, 71.19% explained the cause and etiology of the condition, and only 3.39% of the videos mentioned support groups. Conclusions: Our study highlights the importance of assessment of medical information on social media platforms in order to ensure availability of correct information with high quality and reliability for epilepsy patients. This will help in understanding their medical health issues and decision making.

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Epilepsy Videos on YouTube: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Bhoot,

Gohil,

Usgaokar

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Characteristics, reliability, and quality of YouTube videos on meralgia paresthetica: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Tarihci Cakmak,

Celik

2024

Acta Neurol Belg

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Evaluation of YouTube videos as a source of information in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation: A cross-sectional study

Engin,

Songür

2024

Medicine

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Due to the lengthy and challenging nature of traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation, patients and carers increasingly rely on YouTube for information. However, no previous research has assessed the quality and reliability of these TBI rehabilitation videos on this platform. This study aims to assess the quality and reliability of YouTube videos on TBI rehabilitation. In this cross-sectional study, a YouTube search with the keyword “traumatic brain injury rehabilitation” was performed, and the first 100 videos were listed according to relevancy. After applying exclusion criteria, a total of 72 videos were included in the analysis. DISCERN, Journal of the American Medical Association, and Global Quality Score were used to evaluate the quality and reliability of the videos. Video characteristics, including the number of likes, dislikes, duration, and source of upload, were recorded. The mean DISCERN total score was determined to be 39.56 ± 8.4. Additionally, the mean Journal of the American Medical Association score was 1.93 ± 0.57, the Global Quality Score was 2.6 ± 0.81, and the DISCERN quality score was 2.55 ± 0.79. Analysis showed that videos with a longer duration (P < .001) and those uploaded earlier (P = .002) were more likely to be of higher quality. Videos produced by healthcare professionals had higher DISCERN scores (P = .049) than those uploaded by non-healthcare professionals. Examination of YouTube videos on TBI rehabilitation indicates a moderate overall quality. The study revealed that videos uploaded by healthcare professionals have higher quality. For obtaining reliable information on TBI rehabilitation, it is also advisable to prioritize videos with longer durations and earlier upload dates. Given the significant role of social media platforms in educational outreach for rehabilitation, it is crucial to enhance the quality of these videos through appropriate measures.

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YouTube as a Source of Information on Lipedema: Property, Quality, and Reliability Assessment

Cited by 3 publications

References 24 publications

Epilepsy Videos on YouTube: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Epilepsy Videos on YouTube: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Characteristics, reliability, and quality of YouTube videos on meralgia paresthetica: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Evaluation of YouTube videos as a source of information in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation: A cross-sectional study

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