YouTube™ as an information source for larynx cancer: a systematic review of video content

Enver, Necati; Doruk, Can; Kara, Hakan; Gürol, Ece; İncaz, Sefa; Mamadova, Ulker

doi:10.1007/s00405-020-05906-y

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“…A similar finding was recently made for videos concerning larynx cancer. 21 Unfortunately, the quality of information in the videos did not predict popularity, and the highest quality videos only accounted for a small fraction of the views. The finding that video views were only associated with the existing number of subscribers to the YouTube channel from which the videos were posted shows that success on social media platforms need to be earned through a consistent effort over time.…”

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Quality of Information in YouTube Videos on Erectile Dysfunction

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Introduction Many patients seek information online including on social media. Aim To assess the quality of information regarding erectile dysfunction (ED) in YouTube videos. Methods We searched “erectile dysfunction” on YouTube in October 2019 and evaluated the first 100 videos in English sorted by relevance. Main Outcome Measure We recorded the user engagement, video producer, intended audience, and content. Videos containing medical information were evaluated using the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) and the DISCERN quality criteria for consumer health information. The PEMAT evaluates the understandability and actionability of materials as a percentage. The DISCERN assesses the quality of information by a scale from 1 (serious or extensive shortcomings) to 5 (minimal shortcomings). Results The median number of total views was 22,450 (range 591–20,255,133) and the median number of views/month was 654 (range 9–723,398). 42 percent of the videos were posted by professional medical institutions, and 21% were posted by individual medical professionals. Most videos were aimed at the general public or patients suffering from ED. The median PEMAT understandability and actionability scores were both 100% (range 50–100% and 33–100%, respectively). The median DISCERN score was 2 (range 1-5) with 80.4% receiving a score of ≤3. Overall, 28% of the videos contained direct misinformation. DISCERN scores were higher in videos produced by medical institutions ( P = .0104), not selling specific products ( P = .007) and not promoting alternative medicine ( P = .0002). The number of subscribers was an independent predictor of views/month ( P < .0001). Conclusion Patients may be exposed to videos of poor quality when searching for information about ED on YouTube. The medical community needs to adapt a strategy to improve the quality of online medical information. Fode M, Nolsøe AB, Jacobsen FM, et al. Quality of Information in YouTube Videos on Erectile Dysfunction. J Sex Med 2020;8:408–413.

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Quality of Information in YouTube Videos on Erectile Dysfunction

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“…For example, videos on oral cancer, bruxism, pediatric tonsillectomy, and laryngeal cancer have all demonstrated limited usefulness. [23][24][25][26] In the neurosurgical literature, YouTube videos on transforaminal lumbar epidural steroid injections and endoscopic third ventriculostomy were similarly found to show inadequate usefulness. 27,28 Some of the common themes in these videos included incomplete information about the surgical procedure or pathology, as well as nonfactual information or biases.…”

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Validity and Usefulness of YouTube Videos Related to Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery for Patient Information

Levin

Lee

et al. 2021

J Neurol Surg B Skull Base

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Objectives This article evaluates the completeness and accuracy of YouTube videos related to endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery (ETS) as a source for patient information. Design YouTube was searched using relevant terms pertaining to ETS. Videos were evaluated independently by two physician reviewers experienced in ETS. Video demographics including uploader source along with validity scores based on predetermined checklists were captured. Setting Internet. Participants Not applicable. Main Outcome Measures A novel ETS scoring checklist, the modified DISCERN criteria, and Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark score were used to measure completeness and accuracy of videos. video power index (VPI) was calculated to reflect popularity. Intraclass correlation coefficient was calculated for rater agreement. Results Seventy-nine videos were included in final scoring and analysis. The ETS score, DISCERN, JAMA, and mean VPI across all included videos were 5.0 ± 2.7, 2.4 ± 0.83, 2.19 ± 0.62, and 8.92 ± 18.1, respectively. Based on the ETS score checklist, 31 (39%) of the videos were rated as poor, 30 (38%) were moderately useful, 17 (22%) were useful, and 1 (1%) was exceptional. There was a significant positive correlation between the ETS, DISCERN, and JAMA scores (p < 0.001), but no correlation with VPI and the validity scores. There were no significant differences comparing validity scores based on the uploader source. Conclusion YouTube videos related to ETS have limited usefulness and poor overall validity for patient information. Clinicians should direct patients to other validated sources of information and aim to improve the comprehensiveness of ETS-related videos.

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“…Audio-visual quality scores were given out of four using the following ratings: 0 = impossible to view, 1 = poor-blurred, out of focus; 2 = moderate-non-professional editing; 3 = excellent quality-clear, professional editing. Accuracy scores were also given out of four: 0 = misleading and largely false; 1 = poor-easily identifiable misinformation; 2 = moderate-some oversimplification, general correct information; 3 = excellent-professional level, extremely accurate (Enver et al, 2020).…”

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Assessment of Videos on YouTubeTM about Nasopharyngeal Cancer in Terms of Accuracy, Reliability and Understandability

Eker

Sürmelioğlu

Yücel

et al. 2022

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

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Introduction: In the internet era we live in, it is very easy to access information. While this situation has positive effects for patients using the internet, it also brings some negative effects. The effects of the quality of YouTube™ videos on nasopharyngeal cancer were examined. Methods: “Nasopharyngeal Cancer” as search term was used to conduct a search on YouTube™. The ‘Sort by’ search filter was set at ‘relevance’, which is the default for YouTube™ searches. The first 250 results were reviewed and analyzed. After the videos were eliminated according to the exclusion criteria, 45 videos were evaluated by two authors. Video materials were categorized according to “video type” and “source of content”. According to “video type” and “source of content” the videos were categorized into two as educational and testimonial and three as medical institution, medical website, and individual users. After recording the features of all evaluated videos, accuracy score, audiovisual score, modified discern score, patient education materials assessment tool for audiovisual materials (PEMAT) score and usefulness score were determined for each video to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and understandability of the videos. Results: The usefulness score, modified discern score, and accuracy score of the educational videos were significantly higher than testimonial videos (p<0.001 for all). Educational videos provided more useful and accurate video content than testimonial videos. In addition, it was also determined that the median PEMAT actionability score and audiovisual score of the individual group were statistically significantly lower than medical institutions and medical websites (p=0.001 and p<0.001, respectively). The videos provided by medical institutions, including universities, did not have a significant advantage over other groups in terms of accuracy, reliability, and usefulness. Conclusion: Healthcare videos concerning nasopharyngeal cancer on YouTube™ are heterogeneous and are not peer reviewed. Therefore, medical professions on nasopharyngeal cancer need to upload more accurate, reliable and easy to understand videos onto online platforms such as YouTube™.

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YouTube™ as an information source for larynx cancer: a systematic review of video content

Cited by 19 publications

References 14 publications

Quality of Information in YouTube Videos on Erectile Dysfunction

Quality of Information in YouTube Videos on Erectile Dysfunction

Validity and Usefulness of YouTube Videos Related to Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery for Patient Information

Assessment of Videos on YouTubeTM about Nasopharyngeal Cancer in Terms of Accuracy, Reliability and Understandability

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