Analysis of YouTube as a source of information for restless leg syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (10) ◽  
pp. 611-616
Author(s):  
Adalet ARIKANOGLU ◽  
Melike DEMIR ◽  
Mehmet Ufuk ALUCLU
Keyword(s):  
Pharmacological Treatment ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Restless Leg Syndrome ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Misleading Information ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Quality Scale ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The University

ABSTRACT Background: YouTube is one of the major resources for health related videos around the world. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of information available on YouTube about restless leg syndrome (RLS). Methods: A YouTube search was carried out on https://www.youtube.com for videos pertaining to "restless leg syndrome" by using the keyword "restless leg syndrome". The first 100 relevant videos were included in the study. The videos were accepted as "useful" if they provided scientifically correct information about any aspect of RLS. The videos containing scientifically unproven information are defined as "misleading". The overall quality of all videos was subjectively graded using the global quality scale (GQS), a 5-point Likert scale. Results: The median video length for the included videos was 3.39 (0.11-85) minutes, and the median views were 6,055 (32-2351490). The median GQS of useful videos was 3 (1-5). The median number of likes and the median number of comments of personal experience videos were significantly higher than that of the useful and misleading videos. Videos uploaded by the university hospitals frequently issued pharmacological treatment of the RLS; however, those uploaded by practitioners, individual users, and TV or social media accounts were about the non-pharmacological treatment of the RLS. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that 77% of the videos uploaded on YouTube regarding RLS are in the useful category, whereas only 16 videos were providing misleading information. However, even videos in the useful category do not provide a full and complete description of the RLS.

YouTube as a Source of Patient Information for Exercise and Compensated Maneuver of Dysphagia (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Cheol Chang ◽  
Donghwi Park
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Quality Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Dysphagia Rehabilitation ◽  
Youtube Videos ◽  
Dysphagia Therapy

BACKGROUND Acquiring online health-related information has become increasingly widespread. OBJECTIVE In this study, we aimed to evaluate the quality of the most viewed YouTube videos on dysphagia on exercise and compensated maneuver. METHODS We searched for the keywords “dysphagia exercise,” “dysphagia rehabilitation,” “dysphagia maneuver,” “dysphagia therapy,” and “dysphagia compensation” on YouTube on February 5, 2021. The educational quality of videos on YouTube was investigated based on the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and categorized into three groups: high-, intermediate-, and low-quality. The modified DISCERN tool was used to evaluate the reliability of the YouTube videos. Video parameters were compared between the groups according to the quality of the videos. RESULTS Of the 51 videos evaluated, according to the GQS, 54.9% (n = 28), 35.3% (n = 18) quality, and 9.8% (n = 5) were of high-, intermediate- and low-quality, respectively. When the video parameters were compared among the groups, there were no significant differences in the number of views, likes, dislikes, or comments per day (p > 0.05). However, there was a significant difference in the DISCERN scores between the groups (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS YouTube can be deemed as a predominant source for high-quality videos on dysphagia exercise and compensated maneuvers. However, YouTube should be accepted as a mixed pool with high-, intermediate-, and low-quality videos. Therefore, healthcare professionals, such as physicians and therapists, should verify the suitability and quality of the video, and suggest it to the patient, to ensure that the patient gets the appropriate information.

scholarly journals YouTube Information about Diabetes and Oral Healthcare (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Pons-Fuster ◽  
Ruiz Roca Juan ◽  
Asta Tvarijonaviciute ◽  
Pia Lopez- Jornet
Keyword(s):  
Personal Experience ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Misleading Information ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Quality Scale

BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that is increasing at an alarming rate all over the world OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the information available on YouTube on diabetes and oral healthcare METHODS This cross-sectional study made a search in YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/) applying the search terms “oral healthcare for diabetics.” Two reviewers assessed the videos and categorized them into useful, misleading or personal experience, and scored them using a global quality scale (GQS) from 1-5 according to their overall quality (1 = poor quality; 5 = excellent quality). The source of each video was also registered, as was user interaction with each video RESULTS A total of 97 videos were included for analysis. Of these, 30 (30.9%) contained useful information, 61 (62.9%) contained misleading information, and six (6.2%) recounted personal experiences. Overall quality scores showed statistically significant differences between those containing useful information and those with misleading information and personal experience (p=0.001). Significant differences in content were also found regarding oral hygiene (p=0.022), periodontitis (p=0.002), and infection (p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS YouTube provides informative videos about oral healthcare for diabetics. The quality of the videos was variable and the videos recorded by dental professionals and Universities showed a higher quality. Further research is needed into oral healthcare for diabetics.

scholarly journals YouTube as a Source of Patient Information Regarding Exercises and Compensated Maneuvers for Dysphagia

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1084
Author(s):  
Min Cheol Chang ◽  
Donghwi Park
Keyword(s):  
High Quality ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Quality Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Dysphagia Rehabilitation ◽  
Youtube Videos ◽  
Dysphagia Therapy

Objective: Acquiring online health-related information has become increasingly widespread. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the quality of the most-viewed YouTube videos on dysphagia regarding exercises and compensated maneuvers. Method: We searched for the keywords “dysphagia exercise”, “dysphagia rehabilitation”, “dysphagia maneuver”, “dysphagia therapy”, and “dysphagia compensation” on YouTube on 5 February 2021. The educational quality of videos on YouTube was investigated based on the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and categorized into three groups: high-, intermediate-, and low-quality. The modified DISCERN tool was used to evaluate the reliability of the YouTube videos. Video parameters were compared between the groups according to the quality of the videos. Results: Of the 51 videos evaluated, according to the GQS, 54.9% (n = 28) were of high-quality, 35.3% (n = 18) were of intermediate-quality, and 9.8% (n = 5) were of low-quality, respectively. When the video parameters were compared among the groups, there were no significant differences in the number of views, likes, dislikes, or comments per day (p > 0.05). However, there was a significant difference in the DISCERN scores between the groups (p < 0.001). Conclusion: YouTube can be deemed as a predominant source for high-quality videos on dysphagia exercise and compensated maneuvers. However, YouTube should be accepted as a mixed pool, with high-, intermediate-, and low-quality videos. Therefore, healthcare professionals, such as physicians and therapists, should verify the suitability and quality of the video, and suggest it to the patient, to ensure that the patient obtains the appropriate information.

Impact of Restless Leg Syndrome on Fatigue and Quality of Life Among Hemodialysis Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Saad Ali Nasir ◽  
Fareeha Amjad ◽  
Sana Rafaqat
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Restless Leg Syndrome ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract:Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a sensorymotor sleep disorder which his very common in hemodialysis (HD) patients. It is called also as uremic RLS and it is affecting almost 30%of the HD population. Objective: To find out impact of Restless Leg Syndrome on fatigue and quality of life in patients of hemodialysis.Methadology: 131 hemodialysis patients (male, female) were approached from different hospitals in Lahore. Demographic data of the patients were collected. Questionnaires were included Fatigue Severity Scale, Restless Legs Syndrome Questionnaire (Rating Scale) and health quality questionnaire SF-12®. All responses entered in SPSS version 21.Results: In this survey SF12 was used to nd about health related quality of life in patients with RLS and undergoing hemodialysis and fatigue was observed in (n-75%) patients with exercise, (n34%) reported fatigue interference with work and (n-22%) reported fatigue was constant problem. Quality of life was overall poor as (n-72 %) patient's complaint that they cannot do any kind of work with full focus and 34 % reported their moderate activity level was limited.Conclusion: RLS was frequent in patients with hemodialysis. it had an association with fatigue and poor quality of life. As hemodialysis patients spend most of their time on bed RLS has negative impact on the sleep. Health Related Quality Of Life affects both physical and mental health.Keywords: Restless Leg Syndrome, Fatigue, low quality oflife, Hemodialysis patients

Assessing the Quality and Reliability of Patient Information Regarding First-Aid for Acute Burns on YouTube

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Parizh ◽  
Maleeh Effendi ◽  
Elizabeth Dale ◽  
Julia Slater
Keyword(s):  
Medical Training ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Burn Treatment ◽  
Burn Centers ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Quality Scale ◽  
Scale Scores

Abstract Given ever increasing ease of access to technology, the majority of adults first turn to the internet for medical advice. The world wide web is filled with user-generated content within multiple social media platforms that lack a governing body to validate the information’s accuracy and reliability. The authors performed a qualitative review of first-aid burn resources available on YouTube using two validated scales: Modified Discern and Global Quality Scale. A search was conducted using the term “burn treatment” on September 18, 2019. Of 120 reviewed videos, 59 met their inclusion criteria. 36% (n = 21) of the speakers had formal medical training, with only 12% (n = 7) identified as burn care professionals. The mean views originating from nonmedical speakers (162,675) were more than eight times that originating from burn centers (14,975). The quality of the videos was compared by video source, speaker, and specialty. Burn centers had the highest Modified Discern and Global Quality Scale scores, 2.91 and 2.86, respectively (P &lt; .05). Additionally, the authors were able to demonstrate that there was a statistically significant higher quality of videos when the speaker was a burn care professional or had formal medical training. Unfortunately, their review demonstrated that videos originating from hospital systems and burn centers made up a minority of the online media content. These results illustrate an opportunity for improvement by way of increased content creation to bolster the online presence of the burn community and provide patients with more accurate information.

scholarly journals The Relative Impact of Urinary and Sexual Function vs Bother on Health Utility for Men With Prostate Cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Wook Jeong ◽  
Annika Herlemann ◽  
Janet E Cowan ◽  
Jeanette M Broering ◽  
Renske M T ten Ham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Health Utility ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Cancer Of The Prostate ◽  
The University

Abstract Function and bother are related but distinct aspects of health-related quality of life. The objective of this study was to compare quantitatively the relative impacts of function and bother in urinary, sexual, and bowel outcomes on health utility as a reflection of health-related quality of life in men with prostate cancer. Our analysis included participants in the Cancer of the Prostate Strategic Urologic Research Endeavor utility supplementary study, with a final cohort of 1617 men. Linear regression on the patients’ function and bother summary scores (0-100) from the University of California, Los Angeles Prostate Cancer Index was performed to predict bias-corrected health utilities. Urinary and sexual bother were associated with each health utility, and their coefficients were 3.7 and 20.8 times greater, respectively, than those of the corresponding function. To our knowledge, our study provides the first quantitative and direct comparison of the impacts of function vs bother on health utility.

Standard Evidence-Based Pharmacological Treatment for OCD

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jemma E Reid ◽  
Samar Reghunandanan ◽  
Ann Roberts ◽  
Naomi A Fineberg
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pharmacological Treatment ◽  
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Pharmacological Treatments ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

This chapter reviews standard pharmacological treatments for OCD and the evidence supporting them. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) remain the pharmacological treatment of choice and are associated with improved health-related quality of life. Improvements are usually sustained over time as long as treatment is continued. Discontinuation is associated with relapse and loss of quality of life, implying that treatment should continue long-term. A substantial minority of patients who fail to respond to SSRIs may benefit from dose elevation, switch to clomipramine, or adjunctive antipsychotic, though long-term trials validating the effectiveness and tolerability of these strategies are relatively lacking.

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