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Cakir H, Caglar U, Sekkeli S, Zerdali E, Sarilar O, Yildiz O, Ozgor F. Evaluating ChatGPT ability to answer urinary tract Infection-Related questions. Infect Dis Now 2024; 54:104884. [PMID: 38460761 DOI: 10.1016/j.idnow.2024.104884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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INTRODUCTION For the first time, the accuracy and proficiency of ChatGPT answers on urogenital tract infection (UTIs) were evaluated. METHODS The study aimed to create two lists of questions: frequently asked questions (FAQs, public-based inquiries) on relevant topics, and questions based on guideline information (guideline-based inquiries). ChatGPT responses to FAQs and scientific questions were scored by two urologists and an infectious disease specialist. Quality and reliability of all ChatGPT answers were checked using the Global Quality Score (GQS). The reproducibility of ChatGPT answers was analyzed by asking each question twice. RESULTS All in all, 96.2 % of FAQs (75/78 inquiries) related to UTIs were correctly and adequately answered by ChatGPT, and scored GQS 5. None of the ChatGPT answers were classified as GQS 2 and GQS 1. Moreover, FAQs about cystitis, urethritis, and epididymo-orchitis were answered by ChatGPT with 100 % accuracy (GQS 5). ChatGPT answers for EAU urological infections guidelines showed that 61 (89.7 %), 5 (7.4 %), and 2 (2.9 %) ChatGPT responses were scored GQS 5, GQS 4, and GQS 3, respectively. None of the ChatGPT responses for EAU urological infections guidelines were categorized as GQS 2 and GQS 1. Comparison of mean GQS values of ChatGPT answers for FAQs and EAU urological guideline questions showed that ChatGPT was similarly able to respond to both question groups (p = 0.168). The ChatGPT response reproducibility rate was highest for the FAQ subgroups of cystitis, urethritis, and epididymo-orchitis (100 % for each subgroup). CONCLUSION The present study showed that ChatGPT gave accurate and satisfactory answers for both public-based inquiries, and EAU urological infection guideline-based questions. Reproducibility of ChatGPT answers exceeded 90% for both FAQs and scientific questions.
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- Hakan Cakir
- Department of Urology, Fulya Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Singh G, Goel R, Shapira Y, Hewitt J, Ovenden C, Selva D. Dacryocystorhinostomy videos on YouTube as a source of patient education. Int Ophthalmol 2024; 44:192. [PMID: 38653839 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-024-03139-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND To determine the quality and reliability of DCR YouTube videos as patient education resources and identify any associated factors predictive of video quality. METHODS A YouTube search was conducted using the terms "Dacryocystorhinostomy, DCR, surgery" on 12th of January 2022, with the first 50 relevant videos selected for inclusion. For each video, the following was collected: video hyperlink, title, total views, months since the video was posted, video length, total likes/dislikes, authorship (i.e. surgeon, patient experience or media companies) and number of comments. The videos were graded independently by a resident, a registrar and an oculoplastic surgeon using three validated scoring systems: the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), DISCERN, and Health on the Net (HON). RESULTS The average number of video views was 22,992, with the mean length being 488.12 s and an average of 18 comments per video. The consensus JAMA, DISCERN and HON scores were 2.1 ± 0.6, 29.1 ± 8.8 and 2.7 ± 1.0, respectively. This indicated that the included videos were of a low quality, however, only DISCERN scores had good interobserver similarity. Videos posted by surgeons were superior to non-surgeons when considering mean JAMA and HON scores. No other factors were associated with the quality of educational content. CONCLUSION The quality and reliability of DCR related content for patient education is relatively low. Based on this study's findings, patients should be encouraged to view videos created by surgeons or specialists in preference to other sources on YouTube.
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- Gurfarmaan Singh
- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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Coşkun BN, Yagiz B, Giounous Chalil E, Dalkılıç E, Pehlivan Y. The usefulness and reliability of English-language YouTube videos as a source of knowledge for patients with familial Mediterranean fever. PeerJ 2024; 12:e16857. [PMID: 38390386 PMCID: PMC10883151 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives YouTube is increasingly being used as an educational tool and is a substantial source of information. This study aimed to assess the quality of the most viewed YouTube videos pertaining to familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). Methods A search on YouTube was conducted on January 13, 2022, using the keywords: "familial Mediterranean fever treatment," "familial Mediterranean fever colchicine," and "familial Mediterranean fever colchicine opacalcium." Two rheumatologists independently evaluated the relevance and accuracy of the videos. Redundant or irrelevant videos were excluded. The educational value of YouTube videos was assessed using the Global Quality Scale (GQS). Comparative analyses of video parameters across different cohorts were performed. To assess the reliability and quality of the videos, a modified version of the DISCERN scale and the GQS were employed. Results Out of the 59 videos reviewed, 43 (72.9%) were of high quality, 10 (16.9%) were of medium quality, and 6 (10.2%) were of low quality. Upon comparing parameters among groups, no significant disparities were observed in terms of daily views, daily favorites, daily dislikes, or daily comments (p > 0.05). GQS scores for usefulness and modified DISCERN scores showed significant differences among groups (p < 0.001). Additionally, both GQS and modified DISCERN scores exhibited moderately negative correlations (r = - .450 and r = - .474, respectively) and high statistical significance (p < 0.001 for both) with utility assessment. Conclusion YouTube is a valuable repository of high-quality videos for FMF patients. Healthcare providers should guide their patients to high-quality video sources to supplement their educational material.
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- Belkıs Nihan Coşkun
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Bursa, Türkiye
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Bursa, Türkiye
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Bursa, Türkiye
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Bursa, Türkiye
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Khalil R, Kellett S, Petrushkin H, Twomey C, Rahi J, Solebo AL. Show don't tell: assessing the impact of co-developed patient information videos in paediatric uveitis. Eye (Lond) 2024; 38:246-252. [PMID: 37460691 PMCID: PMC10810776 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-023-02659-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES There is a paucity of online educational content targeting children and young people with uveitis. We evaluated the impact of a co-designed patient education video on subjective and objective understanding of childhood uveitis. SUBJECTS/METHODS Co-designed patient education media were produced in collaboration with the Childhood Uveitis Studies steering group and the Great Ormond Street Hospital Generation R Young People's Advisory Group and narrated by children. Patients managed within the Uveitis service at GOSH were invited to take part in a pre-post survey, undertaken immediately prior to and following viewing of a patient education video. RESULTS Forty-three patients participated. These were stratified according to age, duration of disease, and treatment type for analysis. Self-rated knowledge improved across all groups (p = 0.001), particularly in those with a new diagnosis of uveitis (Z = -8.124, p < 0.001). Objective knowledge scores improved across all questions, especially in younger children, those with new disease, and those on steroid only treatment (Z = -3.847, p < 0.001, Z = -3.975, p < 0.001, Z = -3.448, p < 0.001; respectively). Most participants reported the videos to be easy to understand and with the right amount of information. All stated that they learned something new. CONCLUSIONS Patient understanding of disease and treatment is crucial to achieving the best possible outcomes for this chronic, relapsing remitting and potentially blinding disorder. Our findings data shows the potential value of co-designed patient information videos, specifically in our study benefitting younger patients and those recently diagnosed. We suggest that other clinical teams could collaborate fruitfully with patient groups to develop similar videos to target possible misinformation and potentially improve patient outcomes.
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- Rana Khalil
- Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
- Population, Policy and Practice Programme Department of Research and Teaching, UCL GOS Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- Population, Policy and Practice Programme Department of Research and Teaching, UCL GOS Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
- Moorfield Eye Hospital Biomedical Research Centre, London, UK
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- Population, Policy and Practice Programme Department of Research and Teaching, UCL GOS Institute of Child Health, London, UK
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
- Moorfield Eye Hospital Biomedical Research Centre, London, UK
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- Population, Policy and Practice Programme Department of Research and Teaching, UCL GOS Institute of Child Health, London, UK.
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK.
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Sahin E, Seyyar M. Assessing the scientific quality and reliability of YouTube videos about chemotherapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35916. [PMID: 37960752 PMCID: PMC10637493 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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No studies have evaluated the interaction, quality, and reliability of chemotherapy-related videos published on YouTube. The aim was to evaluate the content of YouTube videos about chemotherapy using 5 different scoring tools. In this cross-sectional register-based study, popular videos on YouTube about the following keywords were examined; "chemotherapy," "what is chemotherapy," "types of chemotherapy," "chemotherapy side effects" and "chemotherapy treatments." Quality and reliability of video content were measured using the modified DISCERN (mDISCERN), the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the Global Quality Score (GQS), the Video Information Quality Index (VIQI), and Health on the Net code (HONcode) scores. A total of 108 videos were analyzed in the study. The median duration was 200 (30-2020) seconds and the median total number of views was 17500 (61-8615000). Among the video publishers, private hospitals were the most (n = 36, 33%). The most (n = 71, 66%) populer category of videos were patient education videos. Half (n = 55, 51%) of the narrators in the videos were only oncology professionals. Mean DISCERN, JAMA, GQS, VIQI, and HONcode scores were 2.73 ± 1.18, 1.97 ± 1.05, 2.94 ± 1.08, 14.03 ± 3.73, and 4.68 ± 2.46, respectively. A positive correlation was found between the 5 scoring points (P < .001 for all pairwise comparisons). There was a significant difference between video quality scores according to video categories and video publishers (P < .001 for both). Although most YouTube videos about chemotherapy were helpful to patients, content quality and reliability were moderate-low. Cancer patients looking for information on chemotherapy may find YouTube videos beneficial, but clinicians must be cautious to clear up any misunderstandings.
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- Elif Sahin
- Department of Medical Oncology, Kocaeli City Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Gaziantep Dr. Ersin Arslan Training and Research Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Furukawa E, Okuhara T, Okada H, Fujitomo Y, Osa M, Hashiba T, Kiuchi T. Evaluating the understandability and actionability of online educational videos on pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease. Nephrology (Carlton) 2023; 28:620-628. [PMID: 37591493 DOI: 10.1111/nep.14226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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AIM It remains undetermined whether online education videos for Japanese patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are easy to understand and allow adoption of behavioural changes. This study quantitatively assessed the understandability and applicability of online education videos for patients with CKD. METHODS In September 2021, we identified 200 videos on YouTube using the Japanese translations of the keywords 'kidney,' 'kidney disease,' 'CKD,' and 'chronic kidney disease.' We used the Japanese version of the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool to evaluate the understandability and usability of webpages on a scale of 0% to 100%. The cut-off was set at 70%. RESULTS A total of 54 videos were evaluated. The overall understandability and actionability of the materials were 57.6 (SD = 22.6) and 53.7 (SD = 33.4), respectively. Approximately 70% and 60% of the materials were considered insufficiently understandable and actionable, respectively. Most videos lacked a summary and had difficulty in using only everyday language. Most videos included at least one action for the audience to take. However, many failed to break down the action into sequential steps. They also lack visual aids to encourage the audience to take action. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that current information on pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease was not presented in a manner that can be applied by laypeople.
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- Emi Furukawa
- Department of Health Communication, The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Communication, The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Iguchi Nephrology-Urology Clinic Kameari, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Endocrinology, University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Elliot ZT, Lu JS, Campbell D, Xiao KB, Christopher V, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Evaluating YouTube Videos on Facelift Surgery for Facial Rejuvenation as a Resource for Patients. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2023; 132:1349-1354. [PMID: 36788443 DOI: 10.1177/00034894231154410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the content and patient educational quality of YouTube videos on facelift surgery for facial rejuvenation. This study investigated the relationship between education quality compared to video content, video metrics, and popularity. METHODS Two hundred videos were identified across 4 search terms: "facelift surgery," "facelift surgery what to expect," "facelift surgery patient education," and "what is facelift surgery." Unrelated videos, operating room recordings, medical professional lectures, non-English, non-audio, and testimonials were excluded from review. Video quality was assessed using the Global Quality Score (GQS) (range: 1-5), modified DISCERN score (range: 5-25), and JAMA Benchmark Criteria (range: 0-4). Secondary outcomes included upload source, video metrics (views, likes, dislikes, duration, days since upload, comments), and Video Power Indexto measure popularity. The first 10 comments on videos were characterized as positive, neutral, or negative. RESULTS One hundred forty-three videos were excluded (43 did not meet criteria, 100 duplicates), and 57 videos were included. Fifty-five videos (96.5%) were uploaded by private medical practices. Overall video quality was poor across all 3 scoring systems: GQS (2.92 ± 1.14), modified DISCERN (13.03 ± 3.64), and JAMA Benchmark Criteria (1.78 ± 0.52). Popularity positively correlated with JAMA Benchmark Criteria (R = .49, P < .05) but did not correlate with other quality criteria. CONCLUSIONS For patients undergoing facelift surgery, there are limited educational videos on YouTube with few videos detailing indications, alternatives, complications, and the postoperative course. YouTube is a growing resource for patient education and opportunities exist for medical institutions to produce higher-quality videos for prospective patients.
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- Zachary T Elliot
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Eatz TA, Kalavar M, Birnhak M, Al-Khersan H, Sridhar J, Cavuoto KM. The Role of Social Media in Strabismus Surgical Experience. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 2023; 60:402-405. [PMID: 37092665 DOI: 10.3928/01913913-20230323-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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PURPOSE To understand patients' strabismus surgery experience, including its impact on patients' appearance and psychosocial factors such as anxiety and depression, via trends on popular social media platforms. METHODS TikTok and Instagram were searched for the following post hashtags: "#strabismus," "#strabismussurgery," "#crosseyed," and "#lazyeye." Data regarding date of post, username, gender, city, state, United States or international location, surgical status (preoperative, perioperative, or postoperative), tone (positive or negative), place of treatment, type of post (photo or video), number of likes/views, and number of followers were recorded for statistical analysis. RESULTS A total of 790 posts (400 TikTok, 390 Instagram) were included. The majority (87.8%) had a positive tone, particularly for Instagram (Instagram = 97.7%, TikTok = 78.3%, P < .01). TikTok had significantly more likes/follower (P < .01), as did negative posts (P < .01). #Lazyeye gained significantly more traction than other hashtags (range: P < .001 to .006). There were no differences in likes/follower for treatment phase (preoperative/perioperative/postoperative), gender, or relative age of poster (adult/parent/child). CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrated that TikTok and Instagram users tend to share positive strabismus surgical experiences; however, negative posts were associated with more interactive responses from viewers. Colloquial hashtags (eg, #lazyeye) were more likely to gain traction than medical terms. TikTok posts were associated with more engagement than Instagram, which suggests TikTok may be a better platform going forward for patient outreach. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2023;60(6):402-405.].
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Chan KY, Chen C. YouTube as a learning source for contact lens insertion and removal. Clin Exp Optom 2023:1-6. [PMID: 37848190 DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2023.2259918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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CLINICAL RELEVANCE Contact lens neophytes often learn about contact lens insertion and removal through YouTube videos of unknown quality. BACKGROUND This study evaluates the quality of soft contact lens insertion and removal videos on YouTube. METHODS A search for the keywords 'Contact lens insertion', 'Contact lens removal', 'Put in contact lens', and 'Take off contact lens' was performed on YouTube. The first 50 videos for each keyword were evaluated. The number of views, source of the publisher, days since upload, and video quality were scored based on the content in the videos. The maximum score of insertion and removal videos were 7 and 5 respectively. The videos were classified into three groups by publisher category: videos published by eye care professionals, companies and YouTubers. RESULTS Only 45 contact lens insertion and 44 removal videos met the inclusion criteria and were analysed. Insertion and removal videos published by YouTubers had the highest view and view rate. However, their quality scores were significantly lower than videos published by eye care professionals and companies. Videos uploaded by companies had the highest scores (insertion: 5.00 ± 1.10; removal: 3.25 ± 0.75). The mean scores of insertion and removal videos published by YouTubers were 1.65 ± 0.93 and 1.00 ± 0.89, respectively, while the insertion and removal videos uploaded by eye care professionals scored 3.58 ± 2.07 and 2.75 ± 1.53, respectively. There was also a negative correlation between the quality scores and view rate (p = 0.008, r = -0.41). CONCLUSION Contact lens insertion and removal videos uploaded by YouTubers had the highest view rate but the lowest quality. Videos made by companies included most essential elements.
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- Ka Yin Chan
- Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR), Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Optometry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan, China
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İlhan HD, Çetinkaya Yaprak A, Erkan Pota Ç. Quality analysis of YouTube videos about thyroid orbitopathy. Int Ophthalmol 2023; 43:2851-2856. [PMID: 36930360 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-023-02686-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the quality and reliability of YouTube videos about Thyroid Orbitopathy. METHODS A YouTube search was performed using the keyword 'Graves eye disease', 'thyroid eye disease', 'thyroid orbitopathy', 'thyroid ophtalmopathy' in the search bar of YouTube. The first 50 videos were analyzed for each keywords, and the first 100 videos that came out were included in the study. The numbers of views, likes, dislikes, comments, daily viewing rate (number of views per day), uploaded source, country of origin, video type (patient experience, scholarly information), and described treatment technique were evaluated for all videos. They were also evaluated regarding their DISCERN, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), global quality score (GQS) and usefulness score by two independent ophthalmologists. RESULTS Of the top 100 videos, 94 videos met the criteria. The mean DISCERN, JAMA, GQS and usefulness score were 55.27 ± 16.57, 3.04 ± 0.64, 3.44 ± 0.93 and 3.23 ± 1.1. If we look at the upload source 53 (56.4%) videos were uploaded by physicians, 30 (31.9%) videos by institutions/private health institutions, 7 (7.4%) videos by health channels, 4 (4.3%) videos by patients. All scoring systems showed a statistically significant and strong positive correlation with each other (p < 0.001). A statistically significant positive correlation between viewing rate, likes and comments was observed. As the duration of the video increased, a significant increase in the scores in other scores was observed. CONCLUSION We observed that the tests we used in the scoring were correlated with each other. Most of the thyroid orbitopathy videos on YouTube were of good quality. Ophthalmologists should guide their patients who want to get information on YouTube to watch videos uploaded by health care professionals.
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- Hatice Deniz İlhan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, PınarbaşıMah., 07070, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, PınarbaşıMah., 07070, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Manavgat State Hospital, Antalya, Turkey.
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Esen Özdemir E, Borman P, Mete Civelek G, Umaroğlu MM. YouTube as a Source of Information on Lipedema: Property, Quality, and Reliability Assessment. Lymphat Res Biol 2023; 21:403-409. [PMID: 36927077 DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2022.0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Background/Aim: YouTube provides information on several health-conditions including lipedema. The aim of this study was to investigate the properties, quality, and quantity of YouTube videos on lipedema. Methods: We explored YouTube using the key word lipedema and the initial top 50 videos were included to review. The properties comprising informers, target, and domains of videos covering number of views, likes, dislikes, duration, viewing rate (VR), and video power index (VPI) were recorded. A modified DISCERN tool and global quality scale (GQS) were used to assess the reliability and quality of videos, respectively. Results: The top 50 videos had a mean of 35,805 views, 282 likes, 12 dislikes, and 30 comments. The mean VPI (96.4) and VR (63.8%) were high. The videos were generally uploaded by health professionals for patient/public and health professional targets with the same ratio (50%). The majority of video contents was related to general information (68%) followed by surgical treatment (62%). Only a small ratio of their content (22%) was about nonsurgical management. The reliability and quality of the videos were intermediate to low. The median DISCERN and GQS scores were higher in the videos uploaded by health professional group compared with nonhealth professionals, but the number of views, VPI, and VR were similar between the groups with regard to the source. Conclusion: YouTube videos on lipedema are mostly provided by health professionals targeting both public/patients and health care providers but the content is limited and the quality and reliability of them were low to intermediate. Therefore, the lipedema specialists are suggested to work together to create up-to-date, high-quality, accessible online educational content to meet the needs of both patients/public and the health professionals. In addition, control mechanisms and careful peer reviewing of the videos informed by nonhealth professionals are warranted to avoid misleading information.
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- Elif Esen Özdemir
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Institutional Data Management Coordination Office, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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Azak M, Korkmaz N, Şahin K, Gözen D. Evaluation of YOUTUBE videos on complementary feeding: Content quality and reliability analysis. Appetite 2023:106766. [PMID: 37414344 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.106766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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YouTube is an online platform that parents frequently use to access information on child health. Parents' watching YouTube videos to have information on complementary feeding requires evaluation of the videos regarding child health. This study which was conducted in descriptive design, aimed to analyze YouTube videos' content quality and reliability on complementary feeding. Searched by matching keywords "starting", "beginning", "introducing", "solid food", and "complementary feeding" through boolean operators in the English language on YouTube, on August 2022. The search identified 528 videos related to complementary feeding. Two independent researchers analyzed the content of 61 videos that met the inclusion criteria. The content quality of the videos was evaluated using the Checklist for Complementary Feeding (CCF), which was prepared by researchers in line with international guidelines, the reliability of the videos was analyzed using the DISCERN, and the content quality was evaluated using the Global Quality Score (GQS). Of the 61 videos included, 38 (62.3%) were informative, and 23 (37.7%) were misleading. The kappa value among independent observers was 0.96. The mean GQS, DISCERN, and CCF scores of the videos grouped as informative were significantly higher than the videos grouped as misleading (p = 0.000, p = 0.000, p = 0.000, respectively). There was a significant difference between the mean scores of GQS and DISCERN according to the publication source of the videos (p = 0.033 and p = 0.023, respectively). The GQS and DISCERN mean scores of the Ministrial/Academic/Hospital/Healthcare Institution channel videos were higher than the mean scores of the Individual/Parents content channel videos. Videos on YouTube about complementary feeding have high viewing rates, but also videos that are low in terms of quality and reliability.
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- Merve Azak
- Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Abide-i Hürriyet Street, 34381, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Abide-i Hürriyet Street, 34381, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Abide-i Hürriyet Street, 34381, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Abide-i Hürriyet Street, 34381, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Jang CW, Bang M, Park JH, Cho HE. Impact of changes in clinical practice guidelines for intra-articular injection treatments for knee osteoarthritis on public interest and social media. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023; 31:793-801. [PMID: 36813156 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2022.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To summarize changes in recommendations for injection treatments for knee osteoarthritis (OA) in current clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and to assess whether these changes have affected public interest according to Google data and content in YouTube videos. DESIGN A literature search to identify CPGs revised since 2019 that provide recommendations regarding the five intra-articular injection treatments for knee OA (corticosteroid [CS], hyaluronic acid [HA], stem cell [SC], platelet-rich plasma [PRP], and botulinum toxin [BT]) was conducted to assess perspective changes for each treatment. Data from Google Trends were examined to identify changes in search volume from 2004 to 2021 using a join-point regression model. Relevant YouTube videos were divided into those uploaded before and after changes in CPGs and compared according to degrees of recommendation for each treatment to identify the effect of changes in CPGs on video production. RESULTS All eight identified CPGs released after 2019 recommended HA and CS use. Most CPGs were the first to state a neutral or opposing stance concerning the use of SC, PRP, or BT. Interestingly, relative searches on Google for SC, PRP, and BT has increased greater than those for CS and HA. YouTube videos produced after CPGs changed continue to recommend SC, PRP, and BT as much as those produced before CPGs were revised. CONCLUSIONS Although knee OA CPGs have changed, public interest and healthcare information providers on YouTube have not reacted to this shift. Improved methods to propagate updates to CPGs warrant consideration.
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- C W Jang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Medical Device Engineering and Management, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Integrative Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Parmar UPS, Ichhpujani P, Chahal R, Singh RB. Reliability of Ahmed glaucoma valve surgical videos for educational purposes. Int Ophthalmol 2023:10.1007/s10792-023-02734-x. [PMID: 37191927 PMCID: PMC10185961 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-023-02734-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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PURPOSE The use of video-based social media platforms is increasing among trainee residents, fellows, and practicing ophthalmologists. In this study, we objectively evaluate the quality of Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation videos on open access, video-based internet platforms. DESIGN Internet-based cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS Not applicable. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 23 websites publishing medical surgery training video content were queried using the keyword "Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation". MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The descriptive statistics of video parameters were noted, and the videos were assessed using established scoring systems-Sandvik, Health on the Net Foundation Code of Conduct (HON code), mDISCERN, and Global Quality Score (GQS) scores. Video Quality Score (VQS) was determined based on the 14 steps per the AGV implantation rubric. RESULTS One hundred and nineteen videos were evaluated, and 35 were excluded. The total quality of all 84 videos according to their Sandvik, HON Code, GQS, DISCERN, and VQS scores was 11.79 ± 1.70 (excellent quality), 6.86 ± 0.75 (excellent quality), 3.97 ± 0.93 (good quality), 3.26 ± 0.66 (fair quality) and 11.45 ± 2.67 (good quality), respectively. No significant correlation was found between the descriptive parameters and video quality score. However, no significant correlation was found between the descriptive parameters and video quality score. CONCLUSIONS The objective analysis showed that the video quality ranged from good to excellent. AGV implantation videos were sparse on exclusive ophthalmology surgical video portals. Therefore, more peer-reviewed videos following standardized rubric are needed on open-access surgical video platforms.
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- Uday Pratap Singh Parmar
- Department of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma and Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector-32, 160030, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma and Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector-32, 160030, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma and Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector-32, 160030, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Discipline of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Cortes Cavalcante J, Faria Sales M, Sousa Junior RRD, Souto DO, Vale Gonçalves R, Camargos ACR, Leite HR. Analysis of the Brazilian-Portuguese Content on Autism Spectrum Disorder Available on YouTube Videos. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2023; 44:128-142. [PMID: 37069791 DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2023.2199843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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AIMS Information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is available in different videos on YouTube. However, these videos might present inaccurate or outdated information. The aims of this study were to 1) identify characteristics of Brazilian-Portuguese videos about ASD (i.e., type of content, number of views, likes, and dislikes); 2) analyze the content of informative videos about ASD, by assessing their trustworthiness and overall quality; and 3) investigate the most popular topics of informative videos about ASD over time. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study that investigated Brazilian-Portuguese ASD content on YouTube. Videos were selected by two examiners and categorized as experiential or informative. The Discern checklist and the Global Quality Score (GQS) were used to analyze the trustworthiness and quality of informative videos. RESULTS In total, 216 videos were analyzed, of which 19.5% and 85% were classified as experiential and informative, respectively. The majority of informative videos presented moderate trustworthiness and quality. Videos about ASD clinical aspects were the most popular. CONCLUSION YouTube offers a large number of experiential and informative videos on ASD. However, some of these videos fail to present reliable and additional sources of information for stakeholders. Efforts to promote knowledge translation about ASD on YouTube are necessary.
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- Júlia Cortes Cavalcante
- Undergraduate program in Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Undergraduate program in Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department. School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Tanyıldız B, Oklar M. Evaluating the quality, utility, and reliability of the information in uveitis videos shared on YouTube. Int Ophthalmol 2023; 43:549-555. [PMID: 35945414 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-022-02454-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to analyze the quality of videos on YouTube as educational resources about uveitis. METHODS An online YouTube search was performed using the keyword "uveitis". Total view counts, duration of videos, publishing dates, likes and dislikes, numbers of comments, and source of videos were recorded. The quality and accuracy of the video's educational content were evaluated using the DISCERN score, Global Quality Score (GQS), and Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) score. Video power index (VPI) was used to evaluate both the view and the like ratio of the videos. All videos were classified according to publishers and types of categories. RESULTS From among the 200 videos analyzed, 94 were included. The mean DISCERN score was 38.5 ± 13.2 (poor), the mean JAMA score was 1.8 ± 0.6 (fair), and the GQS was 2.5 ± 0.9 (fair). There were positive correlations between the three checklists (p < .001). VPI was not correlated with each score (p > .05). The most common upload sources were ophthalmologists (24.4%) and YouTube channels about health (20.2%). Regarding content, we identified 47 (50%) medical education, 26 (27.6%) patient education, 16 (17%) patient experience, and five (5.3%) surgical procedure videos involving patients with uveitis. While the most popular videos were uploaded by doctors other than ophthalmologists, the videos uploaded by academic institutions and associations of healthcare professional were found to have higher educational quality and reliability scores. CONCLUSIONS Uveitis videos on YouTube are of poor quality and reliability and are not adequately educational for patients. Therefore, physicians must be aware of the limitations of YouTube and ensure the flow of correct medical information to patients.
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- Burak Tanyıldız
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kartal Dr Lütfi City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Semsi Denizer Street, E-5, 34890, KartalIstanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kartal Dr Lütfi City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Semsi Denizer Street, E-5, 34890, KartalIstanbul, Turkey
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Savran F, Elibol ES. Evaluating YouTube as a Source of Patient Information for Blefaroplasty. Facial Plast Surg 2023; 39:86-92. [PMID: 36100244 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1744537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This study aims to evaluate the content and quality of popular videos about blepharoplasty treatment in YouTube. Four keywords "blepharoplasty," "upper blepharoplasty," "lower blepharoplasty," and "blepharoplasty information" were searched in YouTube. After the videos were sorted by the number of views, the last 50 videos were based on general characteristics, primary purpose, information content, relevance, audiovisual quality, as well as viewer interaction index DISCERN score (minimum-maximum: 16-75), Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) score (minimum-maximum: 0-4), and Global Quality score (minimum-maximum: 0-5), and view rate formulas were calculated for each video. A total of the best 49 videos were evaluated in our study. The total number of views of these videos was 10,938,976. The total duration of these videos was 409minutes. The average duration of the videos was 8.35±8.38 (standard deviation [SD]). There was no significant (p>0.05) correlation between the measurement of DISCERN scores of the two observers. A significant (p<0.05) difference was observed between the JAMA score measurements of the two observers. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) between the GQS score measurements of the two observers. Currently, YouTube is not a viable resource for patients to learn about blepharoplasty. Physicians should be aware of the limitations and provide up-to-date and peer-reviewed content on the web site, and patients should also be warned about obtaining information.
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- Fatih Savran
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmologist, University of Health Sciences, Goztepe Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Seyyar SA, Tıskaoğlu NS. YouTube as a source of information on keratoconus: a social media analysis. Clin Exp Optom 2023; 106:10-14. [PMID: 34877926 DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2021.2012429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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CLINICAL RELEVANCE Keratoconus (KC) treatment in the early stage is usually with glasses or soft toric contact lenses, in advanced stages rigid gas-permeable corneal or scleral contact lenses are used. Optometrists should be aware of misleading information from online platforms when providing information to keratoconus patients. BACKGROUND Keratoconus is a progressive corneal disease characterised by stromal thinning and corneal ectasia. To the best of our knowledge, there is no study evaluating the popularity, quality, and reliability of videos about keratoconus disease and its treatment published on YouTube. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the credibility, quality, and popularity of YouTube videos about keratoconus. METHODS This is a retrospective, cross-sectional, register-based study. A YouTube search was performed using the keywords 'keratoconus', 'keratoconus disease', 'keratoconus treatment', 'keratoconus cross linking'. The quality and reliability of video content were measured using the DISCERN questionnaire, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) score, and the Global Quality Score (GQS). The video power index was used to evaluate the popularity of the videos. RESULTS One hundred videos were included in the study. The average duration was 6.33 min and average total number of views was 14,940. The mean DISCERN, JAMA, and GQS scores were 42.57 ± 12.04 (intermediate quality), 1.77 ± 0.51 (poor quality), and 3.63 ± 1.03 (intermediate quality), respectively. The mean video power index was 11.02 ± 24.55 (range, 0-193). The DISCERN score was significantly positively correlated with GQS and JAMA scores (p ≤ 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study showed that YouTube videos about keratoconus contain moderately useful information for patients. So, physicians, being aware of the quality and diversity of online information, should correct any misinformation they encounter while face-to-face with patients.
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- Sevim Ayça Seyyar
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ersin Arslan Education and Research Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Frank T, Rosenberg S, Talsania S, Yeager L. Patient education in pediatric ophthalmology: a systematic review. J AAPOS 2022; 26:287-293. [PMID: 36374745 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2022.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patient and caregiver education may have the potential to improve understanding, adherence, and disease outcomes in pediatric ophthalmology. Research suggests that common clinical practices may result in suboptimal patient understanding. We summarize the current literature on patient education interventions in pediatric ophthalmology. METHODS A predefined search strategy was used to systematically review the PubMed database. Peer-reviewed published studies that utilized a specific educational intervention regarding any condition in pediatric ophthalmology and measured its impact were included. RESULTS Our search method yielded 453 studies; 30 passed title and abstract screening, and 14 were included in the final analysis. Of the 14 studies, 9 were randomized controlled trials. Eight studies relied solely on printed information, 2 were computer-based, 1 was an animated video, and 3 were multifactorial. Outcome measures included adherence (6/14), caregiver knowledge (6/14), psychological impact (4/14), visual outcome (2/14), and clinic attendance (1/14). CONCLUSIONS The educational interventions varied widely in methodology, content, and focus of intervention; nonetheless, they were widely successful across outcome measures. A number of studies featured highly time- and cost-effective interventions that resulted in increased knowledge, decreased anxiety, enhanced adherence, and improved visual outcomes. Educational efforts may be especially beneficial among non-native language speakers, particularly via image-based means of communication.
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- Tahvi Frank
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York
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Erözkan K, Culcu S, Tamam S, Unal AE. The contribution of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy videos on YouTube to the learning curve in the COVID-19 pandemic. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31537. [PMID: 36451455 PMCID: PMC9704872 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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There is no standardization in videos uploaded to Youtube. Were the videos capable of contributing to adequate technical quality and surgical training? We are aiming to answer these questions in this paper. It is a cross-sectional study. In January 2022, we searched the Youtube platform using the keyword "distal pancreatectomy." The substantiality, transparency, reliability, quality, popularity and educational values of the video content were evaluated after exclusion criteria. These parameters were evaluated using we the modified Journal of American Medical Association benchmark criteria, Global Quality Score (GQS), Video Power Index, modified laparoscopic pancreatectomy scoring system. The videos uploaded after the pandemic had a statistically significant higher GQS score (P < .001). Video Power Index, like GQS, had a statistically significant difference before and after the pandemic. (P = .046). There was no significant difference in the evaluation of the reliability and substantiality. Until the development of Youtube videos is completed, peer-reviewed, more reliable and content-rich online education platforms should be preferred in the first place. Care should be taken to watch selected videos on Youtube videos.
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- Kamil Erözkan
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Ankara University Cebeci Hospital, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
- * Correspondence: Kamil Erozkan, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Ankara University Cebeci Hospital, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey (e-mail: )
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Ankara University Cebeci Hospital, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Ankara University Cebeci Hospital, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Ankara University Cebeci Hospital, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Seyyar S, Mete A, Tıskaoğlu N. Evaluation of YouTube videos as a patient information source on intravitreal injection procedures. J Fr Ophtalmol 2022; 45:748-755. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2022.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Erkan GN, Önder ME. Is YouTube ® Adequate as a Source of Patient Information for Intravenous Sedation in Dentistry? JOURNAL OF CONSUMER HEALTH ON THE INTERNET 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2022.2097430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Gözde Nur Erkan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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Irgat SG, Oruç MS, Özcura F. How Reliable and Popular are Trabeculectomy Videos on Youtube? Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol 2022; 29:141-146. [PMID: 37408719 PMCID: PMC10319072 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_86_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Evaluating the quality, dependability, and popularity of YouTube videos about trabeculectomy. METHODS A simulated user search for trabeculectomy videos on YouTube was conducted using the keywords "trabeculectomy, trabeculectomy surgery for glaucoma, and trabeculectomy surgery." Hundred out of the one hundred and fifty videos met the criteria and were analyzed. To assess quality and reliability, each video was evaluated by two independent reviewers using the DISCERN (scale, 1-5), Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA; scale, 0-4), and Global Quality (GQ; scale, 1-5) criteria. The popularity of the videos was evaluated by Video Power Index (VPI). Videos were further classified into three groups based on the source of their upload. RESULTS Of the 100 analyzed videos, 50 were uploaded to the system by doctors, 40 by health institutions and 10 by patients. Fifty-seven percent are videos with surgical content. The mean DISCERN score was 44.84 ± 8.14 the mean JAMA score was 2.08 ± 0.67, and the mean Global Quality score was 2.02 ± 0.72. Although some videos provided adequate information, the majority of the videos were rated as fair. While the DISCERN, JAMA, GQS scores were statistically higher in videos uploaded by doctors than in videos uploaded by patients (P < 0.01), VPI was higher in videos uploaded by patients (P = 0.003). Nonsurgical videos had the highest rate of likes and comments (P < 0.05). No substantial difference in scoring was observed between the 2 independent reviewers (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Videos with high popularity had low information quality and reliability. This situation presupposes video sharing in a more understandable language for patients.
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- Saadet G. Irgat
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kutahya Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Kutahya, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kutahya Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Kutahya, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kutahya Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Kutahya, Turkey
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Osman W, Mohamed F, Elhassan M, Shoufan A. Is YouTube a reliable source of health-related information? A systematic review. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:382. [PMID: 35590410 PMCID: PMC9117585 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03446-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND YouTube is a valuable source of health-related educational material which can have a profound impact on people's behaviors and decisions. However, YouTube contains a wide variety of unverified content that may promote unhealthy behaviors and activities. We aim in this systematic review to provide insight into the published literature concerning the quality of health information and educational videos found on YouTube. METHODS We searched Google Scholar, Medline (through PubMed), EMBASE, Scopus, Direct Science, Web of Science, and ProQuest databases to find all papers on the analysis of medical and health-related content published in English up to August 2020. Based on eligibility criteria, 202 papers were included in our study. We reviewed every article and extracted relevant data such as the number of videos and assessors, the number and type of quality categories, and the recommendations made by the authors. The extracted data from the papers were aggregated using different methods to compile the results. RESULTS The total number of videos assessed in the selected articles is 22,300 (median = 94, interquartile range = 50.5-133). The videos were evaluated by one or multiple assessors (median = 2, interquartile range = 1-3). The video quality was assessed by scoring, categorization, or based on creators' bias. Researchers commonly employed scoring systems that are either standardized (e.g., GQS, DISCERN, and JAMA) or based upon the guidelines and recommendations of professional associations. Results from the aggregation of scoring or categorization data indicate that health-related content on YouTube is of average to below-average quality. The compiled results from bias-based classification show that only 32% of the videos appear neutral toward the health content. Furthermore, the majority of the studies confirmed either negative or no correlation between the quality and popularity of the assessed videos. CONCLUSIONS YouTube is not a reliable source of medical and health-related information. YouTube's popularity-driven metrics such as the number of views and likes should not be considered quality indicators. YouTube should improve its ranking and recommender system to promote higher-quality content. One way is to consider expert reviews of medical and health-related videos and to include their assessment data in the ranking algorithm.
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- Wael Osman
- Department of Biology, and Pre-Med Program, College of Arts and Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Center of Biotechnology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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- Center for Cyber-Physical Systems (C2PS), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Center for Cyber-Physical Systems (C2PS), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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What Hundreds of Millions of Patients With Dry Eye Will Find on YouTube: A Quality and Reliability Research of the YouTube Videos. Cornea 2022; 41:1016-1022. [PMID: 35587443 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the demographic features, quality, and reliability of YouTube videos addressing dry eye disease (DED). METHODS The term "dry eye disease" has been searched on YouTube. The first 500 videos that emerged using the defined search term were evaluated. Duplicated-split videos, videos shorter than 60 seconds, videos with a language other than English or videos with an unintelligible English accent, and videos unrelated to DED were excluded. Video uploaders, types, origins, durations, and viewer interactions of the videos were noted. DISCERN, the Global Quality Score, and the Video Quality Score (created by the authors) were used to evaluate the video quality. RESULTS Of the 500 videos, 262 videos were excluded, and the remaining 238 videos were evaluated. Videos were of moderate quality on all 3 scoring systems. The medical institute and academic society videos had the highest quality (P < 0.05). The quality of videos uploaded by physicians was significantly lower than medical institute and academic society videos and was higher than the others (P < 0.05). User interactions and video duration were weakly positively correlated with the video quality (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Among YouTube videos on DED, only a minority are of good or excellent quality. Videos uploaded by medical institutes or academic societies scored higher in quality than those uploaded by physicians, which, in turn, scored higher than those uploaded by all others. User interactions were weakly correlated with quality values, suggesting user interactions are not good indicators of the quality of YouTube videos on DED.
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Oydanich M, Shah Y, Shah K, Khouri AS. An Analysis of the Quality, Reliability, and Popularity of YouTube Videos on Glaucoma. Ophthalmol Glaucoma 2022; 5:306-312. [PMID: 34637976 DOI: 10.1016/j.ogla.2021.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the quality, reliability, and popularity of videos relating to glaucoma on YouTube. DESIGN Retrospective, cross-sectional study of YouTube videos about glaucoma. PARTICIPANTS One hundred YouTube videos were analyzed for this study. METHODS An online YouTube search for glaucoma videos was conducted simulating a user search using the keywords glaucoma, high eye pressure, and high intraocular pressure. The first 100 videos were analyzed, and each video was evaluated by 2 independent reviewers using the modified DISCERN (scale, 1-5), Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA; scale, 0-4), and Global Quality (GQ; scale, 1-5) criteria to assess quality and reliability. Videos were categorized further into 3 groups depending on the source of their upload. Group 1 comprised videos uploaded by academic or government institutions, group 2 comprised videos uploaded by private medical practices, and group 3 comprised videos uploaded by independent users. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Modified DISCERN, JAMA, and GQ scores for quality and reliability of information and video power index (VPI) for video popularity. RESULTS No substantial difference in scoring was observed between the 2 independent reviewers. The overall mean ± standard error (SE) scores were modified DISCERN score, 3.81 ± 0.06; JAMA score, 2.93 ± 0.07; and GQ score, 3.98 ± 0.06. The overall mean ± SE VPI score was 9.9 ± 2.9. Significant positive correlations were found between video popularity and quality of information for all 3 criteria (P < 0.05). The videos in groups 1 and 2 showed higher modified DISCERN scores than those in group 3, but did not score higher with either the JAMA or GQ criteria. Videos in group 3 were the most popular when compared with videos in groups 1 or 2 (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Overall, many of the videos had adequate quality and reliability scores. No difference was found among groups 1 through 3 for 2 of the 3 criteria used, suggesting a similar quality of information provided among academic, private, and independent sources.
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- Marko Oydanich
- Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey.
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Nguyen AAK, Tsui E, Smith JR. Social media and ophthalmology: A review. Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2022; 50:449-458. [DOI: 10.1111/ceo.14091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Andrew A. K. Nguyen
- Flinders University College of Medicine and Public Health Flinders University Adelaide South Australia Australia
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- UCLA Stein Eye Institute University of California Los Angeles California USA
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- Flinders University College of Medicine and Public Health Flinders University Adelaide South Australia Australia
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Sakallıoğlu AK, Garip R. The reliability of trabeculectomy surgical videos on the internet for educational purposes in the changing world. Surgeon 2022; 20:e371-e377. [PMID: 34991985 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The use of social media that facilitates access to surgical training is increasing among general practitioners/surgeons. The present study aimed to evaluate the educational quality of videos on social media and the medical education websites in terms of trabeculectomy surgery. METHODS In this cross-sectional and register-based study, the term "trabeculectomy" has been searched on 22 websites containing medical surgery training videos. Demographical features and descriptive statistics of videos are noted. All videos were evaluated independently by two ophthalmologists according to DISCERN, Journal of American Medical Association, and Global Quality scoring system. The main 11 steps of trabeculectomy surgery were taken into consideration in each video and Video Quality Score was determined based on these steps. THE MAIN FINDINGS In total, 731 videos were watched and 634 were excluded and 97 videos were included in the study. The total quality of all videos according to DISCERN, JAMA, GQS, and VQS scores were 31.6 ± 9.1 (poor quality), 1.3 ± 0.4 (poor quality), 2.6 ± 0.9 (fair quality), and 6.9 ± 2.1 (poor quality) respectively. Only 6 of the 97 evaluated videos included all the steps of trabeculectomy surgery. Videos have longer duration, videos with narration or videos with descriptive subtitles were found to be significantly higher quality than those are not. CONCLUSSION The educational quality of internet videos may be far from the quality it should be and it is indisputable that it is necessary to be able to access surgical educational videos that are peer-viewed and whose quality is not doubted.
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- Trakya University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Edirne Turkey
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Watane A, Al-khersan H, Kalavar M, Ahmed B, Venincasa M, Sridhar J. Self-Reported Social Media Use among Ophthalmology Residents. JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC OPHTHALMOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1736661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Objective To assess ophthalmology trainees' self-reported use of and attitudes toward social media.
Methods An online survey was distributed by email to ophthalmology residency applicants of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute between September 2016 and January 2020.
Results Of the 1,688 email recipients, the survey was filled by 208 ophthalmology trainees (12.3%). Nearly all trainees reported using social media for personal purposes (92.3%), while less than half used social media for professional purposes (43.4%). There were mixed sentiments regarding the impact of social media on the patient–physician relationship, with the majority feeling that it challenges a physician's authority (55.2%) but also empowers the patient (57.5%) and encourages shared care (92.8%). Twenty-five percent of trainees had reviewed professional social media guidelines, and most rated the quality of medical information on social media as “poor” (60.9%). There were low rates of trainees looking up patients (13.8%), providing their account information to patients (1.5%), responding to patients' messages (2.6%), following patients' accounts (2.6%), and being followed by patients (2.6%).
Conclusion The majority of ophthalmology trainees are active on social media. As these trainees enter practice, ophthalmology will likely see a rise in social media use. Training programs should consider a formal social media policy that is shared with all trainees as part of their education.
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- Arjun Watane
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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Çetinkaya Yaprak A, Erkan Pota Ç. Assessment of the quality of information on treatment of keratoconus on YouTube. Int Ophthalmol 2021; 42:1499-1505. [PMID: 34845598 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-02139-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the reliability, quality and effectiveness of YouTube videos addressing treatment of keratoconus. METHODS This is a retrospective, cross-sectional and register-based study. A YouTube search was performed using the keyword treatment of keratoconus, and the first 100 videos that came out were included in the study. The numbers of views, likes, dislikes, comments, daily viewing rate (number of views per day), uploaded source (physicians, public or private institution, health channel or patients), country of origin, video type (patient experience, scholarly information), and described treatment technique (contact lens, corneal cross-linking, intrastromal corneal ring, topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy, keratoplasty) were evaluated for all videos. They were also evaluated regarding their DISCERN, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), global quality score (GQS) and usefulness score by two independent ophthalmologists. RESULTS Of the top 100 videos, 83 videos met the criteria. The mean DISCERN, JAMA, GQS and usefulness score were 42.92 ± 18.14, 2.7 ± 0.73, 3.07 ± 1.25 and 2.99 ± 1.44, respectively. Of the 83 videos, 35(42.2%) had been uploaded by physicians, 19(22.9%) by patients, 15(18.1%) by health channel, and 14(16.9%) by institutions/private health institutions. In the correlation analysis, the four scoring systems showed a statistically significant and strong positive correlation with each other (p < 0.001). In addition, viewing rate DISCERN, GQS, usefulness scores, number of likes, dislikes and comments showed a statistically significant positive correlation. CONCLUSION The content of YouTube videos regarding treatment of keratoconus is of generally good quality and is educational for patients. Increasing the number of videos uploaded by healthcare professionals will increase the quality, reliability and informative features of the videos.
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- Aslı Çetinkaya Yaprak
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Pınarbaşı Mah. Akdeniz Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi, 07070, Antalya, Konyaaltı, Turkey.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Pınarbaşı Mah. Akdeniz Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi, 07070, Antalya, Konyaaltı, Turkey
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Yildiz MB, Yildiz E, Balci S, Özçelik Köse A. Evaluation of the Quality, Reliability, and Educational Content of YouTube Videos as an Information Source for Soft Contact Lenses. Eye Contact Lens 2021; 47:617-621. [PMID: 33928922 DOI: 10.1097/icl.0000000000000795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the quality, reliability, and educational content of YouTube videos related to soft contact lenses (CL). METHODS An online YouTube search was performed for the terms contact lens and other common CL-related terms contact lens insertion and removal, contact lens wearing, and contact lens care. The first 50 videos were evaluated for each term. Videos were evaluated using three checklists (the modified DISCERN criteria, the Journal of the American Medical Association [JAMA] criteria, and Global Quality Score [GQS]). Video popularity was also evaluated using the video power index (VPI). Videos were classified into three groups according to the source of the upload; group 1: universities/occupational organizations, group 2: medical ad/profit-oriented companies, and group 3: independent users. RESULTS From among the 200 videos analyzed, 79 were included. The mean mDISCERN score of the videos was 2.34±1.39, the mean JAMA score was 1.20±0.99, and the mean GQS value was 3.47±1.28. There were positive correlations between the three checklists (P<0.001). Video power index was not correlated with each score. The videos in group 1 (13.9%) had the highest scores whereas videos in group 3 (41.8%) had the lowest scores. There was no significant difference between the video sources according to the VPI. CONCLUSION Although some YouTube videos contain useful information for CL wearers, most videos have poor quality and reliability and contain insufficient information. Eye care providers should be aware of these sources and steer CL users to information sources that provide accurate and reliable information and do not contain misleading information.
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- Merve Beyza Yildiz
- Department of Ophthalmology, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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Garip R, Sakallioğlu AK. Evaluation of the educational quality and reliability of YouTube videos addressing eyelid ptosis surgery. Orbit 2021; 41:598-604. [PMID: 34713759 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2021.1989467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the educational content, quality, and reliability of YouTube videos addressing anterior approach ptosis surgery. METHODS A search on YouTube using the term "ptosis surgery" was performed between March 20 and March 26 2021. The quality, reliability, and accuracy of the contents of 38 videos meeting the inclusion criteria were evaluated by two independent ophthalmologists using the DISCERN questionnaire and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria. The Global Quality Score (GQS) and a surgical scoring system were used to assess the educational value of the content. RESULTS The mean DISCERN score was 32.8 ± 10, and the mean JAMA score was 1.3 ± 0.5, indicating poor quality; the mean global quality score was 3.1 ± 1.1, indicating moderate quality; and the mean surgical score was 7.5 ± 2.7, indicating moderate to good quality. The surgical, DISCERN, and GQS scores of the videos uploaded by physicians were significantly higher than those of the videos uploaded by private clinics (p = .015, p= .049, and p= .01, respectively). There was a significant positive correlation between the surgical, DISCERN, JAMA, and GQS scores (p< .001). A significant positive correlation was found between video duration and surgical score (p= .013), DISCERN score (p ˂0.001), and GQS score (p ˂0.001). CONCLUSION Videos with known sources, uploaded by physicians, and supported by audio narration may be useful in obtaining educational information. However, the available videos are not a reliable source of educational information about ptosis surgery.
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- Ruveyde Garip
- Ophthalmology Department, Trakya University School of Medicine, Edirne, Turkey
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Yeter HH, Akcay OF. YouTube as a platform for knowledge and awareness of peritoneal dialysis: A content analysis. Perit Dial Int 2021; 42:489-496. [PMID: 34369832 DOI: 10.1177/08968608211035947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND One of the main barriers to choosing peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the lack of awareness and PD knowledge. There is an increasing trend in the use of the internet as a search tool for health-related information. This study aims to determine how useful YouTube videos are to get information about PD. METHODS YouTube videos were evaluated independently by two nephrologists. The videos' quality was assessed with DISCERN scoring system, global quality score (GQS) and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) scoring system. We determined the quartile (Q) of the videos as follows: most reliable top 25% videos Q1 and others Q2-4. RESULTS A total of 295 videos were evaluated. University or society-sourced videos made up 15% (n = 43) of all videos, and healthcare providers were the primary target audience compared to patients (p < 0.001). JAMA, GQS and DISCERN scores were significantly higher for the videos that were targeted healthcare providers compared to the patients (p < 0.001, for all). A total of 34% of the videos in Q1 were obtained from the university or society. Nevertheless, only 17% of the videos prepared for the patients were among the Q1. A small number of videos mentioned that PD maintains the residual kidney function (RKF) longer compared to haemodialysis. CONCLUSIONS Universities and societies should upload videos to provide easy-to-understand information on PD. Also, the important benefits of PD, like the preservation of RKF, should be further highlighted in these videos. It may increase the PD penetrance by increasing patients' awareness.
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- Hasan Haci Yeter
- Department of Nephrology, Sivas Numune State Hospital, Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation, Faculty of Medicine, 64001Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW With social media use continuing to increase in popularity, ophthalmologists use social media daily for interactions with patients, colleagues, and the academic community. RECENT FINDINGS The potential reach of social media is overwhelmingly encouraging, but academic organizations have much work to do in order to compete for viewership on social media platforms, and users need to remain vigilant of easily spread misinformation. Individual ophthalmology practices can tailor their social media presence to attract and educate patients. Using hashtags to supplement the experience of academic conferences has boosted engagement both of attendees and other interested parties. As an effective indicator of the popularity of different subjects in medicine, new studies are leveraging social media for epidemiological models. Finally, social media is emerging as a powerful tool for patient advocacy in ophthalmology. SUMMARY The accessibility of social media uniquely positions it to educate patients, disseminate public eye health initiatives, and increase the reach of individual physicians. It is also able to enhance the academic experience of conferences, connecting new research colleagues, and is becoming the subject of epidemiologic studies itself. Whether using social media for patient education, research, clinical practice, or patient advocacy, ophthalmologists will find social media an increasingly important workplace contributor.
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- UCLA Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- UCLA Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Educational quality of YouTube videos on musculoskeletal ultrasound. Clin Rheumatol 2021; 40:4243-4251. [PMID: 34059985 PMCID: PMC8166370 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-021-05793-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Introduction/objectives A progressively growing number of rheumatologists have integrated musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) as a prized tool in their daily clinical practice over the past two decades. Lately, YouTube is often used by healthcare professionals as an educational tool. This study aimed to analyze the quality of educational information available on YouTube pertaining to MSUS. Method We performed a search using the keyword “musculoskeletal ultrasound” on YouTube in January 2021. Of the first 200 videos screened, 147 met the inclusion criteria. The quality and reliability of the videos were evaluated using the global quality score (GQS) and modified DISCERN score, and their popularity was assessed using the Video Power Index (VPI). Results Of the 147 videos evaluated, 58 (39.5%) were of high quality, 30 (20.4%) were of moderate quality, while 59 (40.1%) were of low quality. The modified DISCERN score and the duration of the videos were significantly higher in the high-quality videos than the moderate- and low-quality videos (p < 0.001 for all). The median number of views per day, likes, comments, and the popularity of the videos assessed with VPI were significantly higher in the high- and moderate-quality group compared to the low-quality videos (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p = 0.007, and p < 0.001, respectively). Conclusion The quality of YouTube videos as an educational source on MSUS is unsatisfactory. Professional organizations and physicians should consider creating more high-quality MSUS videos. YouTube should consider filtering out poor-quality videos in collaboration with experts in the field.Key Points • Although rheumatologists are increasingly using ultrasound as an extension of their exam, accessing musculoskeletal ultrasound training is still facing some challenges. • YouTube is commonly used as an educational source by medical students and healthcare professionals. • Approximately 60% of the videos related to musculoskeletal ultrasound on YouTube revealed high and moderate quality, while the remaining 40% were of low quality and not suitable for medical education. • A filtering mechanism is required to improve the quality of YouTube content on MSUS. | |
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Citgez B, Aygun N, Yigit B, Uludag M. Comparison of Online Learning Video Platforms Regarding Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: YouTube and WebSurg. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2021; 32:366-371. [PMID: 34042504 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2021.0187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background: The internet is a widely used source for receiving medical information. Nevertheless, the quality of data on online platforms is still questioned. Our aim was to compare the laparoscopic adrenalectomy videos published on the two online platforms, WebSurg® (WS) and YouTube® (YTb) regarding the quality of data, educational power, and accuracy of the sources. Materials and Methods: Most viewed popular visual content returned by YTb in reply to the keyword "laparoscopic adrenalectomy" were involved in the research protocol. The quality of the data, educational power, and the accuracy and reliability of the sources were assessed by applying new scoring systems. A novel scoring method estimated technical quality. The 10 most viewed videos in the WS were compared with 10 YTb videos with the highest technical scores. Results: Scoring systems measuring the quality of data and educational power of the mostly viewed WS visual content revealed higher scores than those of the most technically qualified 10 YTb videos (10 videos having the highest laparoscopic adrenalectomy scoring system scores [LASS-S]; P = .021; P = .003; P = .025, respectively). Also, there was no significant difference between the top 10 most viewed WS videos and 10 YTb videos having the highest LASS-S in terms of LASS-S (P = .34). Conclusions: Although WS videos were passed through a professional reviewing process, and were mostly provided by academicians, they remained below the expected quality. The presented research showed that attentively chosen YTb content on laparoscopic adrenalectomy is almost as accurate as WS content. Notwithstanding all its limitations, the informative power or potential of YTb should not be neglected.
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- Bulent Citgez
- Department of General Surgery, Health Sciences University, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Health Sciences University, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Health Sciences University, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Health Sciences University, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Mangan MS, Cakir A, Yurttaser Ocak S, Tekcan H, Balci S, Ozcelik Kose A. (Methods of analysis regarding strabismus videos on YouTube). Strabismus 2021; 29:60. [PMID: 33871301 DOI: 10.1080/09273972.2021.1914508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Mehmet Serhat Mangan
- Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Sadik Eratik Eye Clinic, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul
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- Okmeydani Education and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul
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- Okmeydani Education and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul
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- Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Sadik Eratik Eye Clinic, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul
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- Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Sadik Eratik Eye Clinic, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul
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- Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Sadik Eratik Eye Clinic, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul
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Ward M, Abraham ME, Craft-Hacherl C, Nicheporuck A, Ward B, Pashkhover B, Gendreau J, Mammis A. Neuromodulation, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Cord Stimulation on YouTube: A Content-Quality Analysis of Search Terms. World Neurosurg 2021; 151:e156-e162. [PMID: 33831615 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.03.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND YouTube is one of the most widely accessed platforms for patients seeking information across all medical specialties. More than 50% of patients engage with online information before seeing a physician. There has been no qualitative analysis of neuromodulation content on YouTube. METHODS By evaluating the search interest of neuromodulation terms via Google Trends, the authors selected 3 search terms to assess on YouTube. For each term, the top 20 videos were selected, 10 sorting by view count and 10 by relevance. DISCERN criteria were used to evaluate each video. Statistical analysis was performed with R software to discover associations among video characteristics and DISCERN scores (DSs). RESULTS Neuromodulation, deep brain stimulation, and spinal cord stimulation terms were searched. There were 52 unique and 8 duplicate videos, which were excluded. The videos received 6,984,743 combined views (134,321 average). Neurosurgeons were the most common authors, producing 22 videos, followed by anesthesiologists with 10 videos. Statistical analysis showed that videos that were sponsored (DS 44.79 vs. 34.53; P < 0.011), had board-certified physicians (DS 42.88 vs. 31.25; P < 0.004), and had credentials of the video producer (DS 41.82 vs. 34.42; P < 0.044) were more likely to have higher DSs. Spinal cord stimulation videos had the lowest quality of the search terms (DS 30.9 vs. 39.2, 42.6; P < 0.043). CONCLUSIONS Certain characteristics of YouTube videos are associated with higher quality. Video producers should aim to use these characteristics and follow DISCERN criteria when preparing online videos.
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- Max Ward
- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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Pettersson S, Ali S, Szmuda T, Słoniewski P. Methods of analysis regarding strabismus videos on YouTube. Strabismus 2021; 29:58-59. [PMID: 33416010 DOI: 10.1080/09273972.2020.1871381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Samuel Pettersson
- Scientific Circle of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk
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- Scientific Circle of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk
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- Neurosurgery Department, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk
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