scholarly journals Concerns of Quality and Reliability of Educational Videos Focused on Frailty Syndrome on YouTube Platform

Geriatrics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Natalia Maria Hawryluk ◽  
Małgorzata Stompór ◽  
Ewelina Zofia Joniec
Keyword(s):  
Medical Information ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Frailty Syndrome ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Educational Videos ◽  
Quality And Reliability

(1) Background: Evaluation of the quality and reliability of the frailty syndrome videos available on YouTube platform was the aim of this study. (2) Methods: The observational study included 75 videos retrieved by searching seven terms related to frailty syndrome on YouTube. The quality and reliability of the videos were measured using three different tools: quality criteria for consumer health information (DISCERN), the Global Quality Score (GQS), and the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). The video content was categorized according to the following characteristics: video provider, duration, view count, average daily views of the video, average daily views of a channel, channel subscribers, number of days since upload date, likes, dislikes, comments, the external webpages linked to the videos. (3) Results: The videos had a mean duration of 375 s and an average number of views of 1114. The quality of 17 videos assessed in the study was found to be high, 48—intermediate, and 10—low. The high-quality videos had the longest duration, the highest number of views, and points for the DISCERN score. The physician uploaders had the highest mean DISCERN and mean GQS scores, the highest number of views, and the longest duration but the hospital channels had the highest JAMA score. (4) Conclusions: YouTube can be a valuable source of medical information for patients and caregivers. The quality of videos mostly depends on the authorship and the source of video providers—physicians, academic, and health care-related organizations provide the best quality content based on professional medical knowledge.

scholarly journals Evaluating The Quality, Utility And Reliability of Information In Uveitis Videos Shared On YouTube

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burak Tanyıldız ◽  
Murat Oklar
Keyword(s):  
Medical Information ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Educational Quality ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Total View ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Quality And Reliability ◽  
Positive Correlations

Abstract Background: The aim of this study was 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. Educational quality and accuracy of the video content were evaluated using the DISCERN score, Global Quality Score (GQS), Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) score. Video popularity was also evaluated using the video power index (VPI) score. 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 checklist (p < .001). VPI was not correlated with each score (p >.05). The most common upload sources were ophthalmologist (24.4%) and YouTube channel (20.2%). Regarding content, 47 videos (50%) medical education, 26 videos (27.6%) patient education, 16 videos (17%) patient experience, 5 videos (5.3%) surgical procedures in patient with uveitis. While the most popular videos were uploaded by doctors other than ophthalmologists, the videos uploaded by academic institutions and associations were found to be higher educational quality and reliability scores. Conclusions: Uveitis videos on YouTube are poor quality and reliability and are not adequately educational for patients. Therefore, the physicians must be aware of the limitations of YouTube and ensure the flow of correct medical information to patients.

scholarly journals Transition from pandemic to infodemic: an analysis of Turkish-language COVID-19 YouTube videos

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatih Cakmak ◽  
Seda Ozkan ◽  
Afsin Ipekci ◽  
Altug Kanbakan ◽  
Turker Demirtakan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Content Index ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Youtube Videos ◽  
Turkish Language

Background: YouTube can be a powerful educational tool for the dissemination of health information. However, if uploaded health-related videos are inaccurate, it can mislead, create confusion and generate panic. Aims: This study aimed to determine the success of the most-watched Turkish-language COVID-19 YouTube videos regarding information and guidance on the disease for the public. The secondary aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and quality of such video content. Methods: The study was conducted during May 2020 and analysed 133 videos. The length of the videos, the number of likes and dislikes, comments and views, how long they have been on YouTube, Medical Information and Content Index (MICI) Score, mDISCERN scores, global quality scores, and the source and target audiences of the videos were all determined. Results: The average MICI Scores of videos was 2.48±3.74 and the global quality scores was 1.27±0.64. When MICI Scores were compared between video sources, the scores of academic hospitals and government videos were significantly higher. The global quality scores of videos from news agencies and independent users was significantly lower (P < 0.001). Among the targeted videos, only the global quality scores of the videos made for health-care workers were found to be significantly higher. Conclusion: Health-care professionals should upload more videos to improve the quality of health-related video content available on YouTube. Accompanied by evidence-based information, the issues of diagnosis, ways of transmission, prevention and treatment of diseases should be emphasized.

scholarly journals An evaluation of YouTube video content regarding erectile dysfunction

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Youtube Videos ◽  
The Mean

Purpose: YouTubeTM is one of the most popular social media platforms on the internet, and patients with chronic disease frequently use it to seek treatment options. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the quality of YouTube videos about erectile dysfunction. Materials & methods: The terms "erectile dysfunction treatment'', "erectile dysfunction surgery'', and "cure erectile dysfunction'' were entered into the YouTube search bar. A total of 56 videos were included in the study. Videos' view counts; upload dates; like, dislike, and comment counts; uploader qualifications; length; and content were recorded. Video power index (VPI), Quality Criteria for Consumer Health Information (DISCERN), and Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) scores were determined. Results: Thirty-two (57.1%) videos consisted of real images, and 24 (42.9%) contained animated images. Twenty-four (42.9%) videos were uploaded by physicians, and 32 (57.1%) were uploaded by non-physicians. The mean like count of the videos was 5,307 ± 17.618, the mean dislike count was 560.07 ± 1548.07, and the mean comment count was 235 ± 373. The mean VPI value of the videos was calculated as 81.19 ± 21.19, the DISCERN score was 30.5 ± 8.1, and the JAMA score was 1.23 ± 0.55. Overall quality was very poor in 24 (42.9%) of the examined videos, poor in 21 (37.5%), average in 10 (17.9%), and good in one (1.8%). Conclusion: The overall quality of YouTube content on erectile dysfunction was not sufficient to provide reliable information for patients. Physicians should warn patients about the limitations of YouTube and direct them toward more appropriate sources of information.

scholarly journals A quality analysis of the YouTube video content on meniscus repair surgery

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2325967121S0001
Author(s):  
François Sigonney ◽  
Camille Steltzlen ◽  
Pierre Alban Bouché ◽  
Nicolas Pujol
Keyword(s):  
Medical Information ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Meniscus Repair ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Source Type ◽  
Keywords Meniscus ◽  
Youtube Videos ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Objectives: The Internet, especially YouTube, is an important and growing source of medical information. The content of this information is poorly evaluated. The objective of this study was to analyze the quality of YouTube video content on meniscus repair. The hypothesis was that this source of information is not relevant for patients. Methods: A YouTube search was carried out using the keywords "meniscus repair". Videos had to have had more than 10,000 views to be included. The videos were analyzed by two evaluators. Various features of the videos were recorded (number of views, date of publication, "likes", "don’t likes", number of comments, source, type of content and the origin of the video). The quality of the video content was analyzed by two validated information system scores: the JAMA benchmark score (0 to 4) and the Modified DISCERN score (0 to 5). A specific meniscus repair score (MRSS scored out of 22) was developed for this study, in the same way that a specific score has been developed for other similar studies (anterior cruciate ligament, spine, etc.). Results: Forty-four (44) videos were included in the study. The average number of views per video was 180,100 (± 222,000) for a total number of views of 7,924,095. The majority of the videos were from North America (90.9%). In most cases, the source (uploader) that published the video was a doctor (59.1%). A manufacturer, an institution and a non-medical source were the other sources. The content actually contained information on meniscus repair in only 50% of the cases. The mean scores for the JAMA benchmark, MD score and MRSS were 1.6/4± 0.75, 1.2/5 ± 1.02 and 4.5/22 (± 4.01) respectively. No correlation was found between the number of views and the quality of the videos. The quality of videos from medical sources was not superior to those from other sources. Conclusion: The content of YouTube videos on meniscus repair is of very low quality. Physicians should inform patients and, more importantly, contribute to the improvement of these contents.

scholarly journals YouTube as a source of public health information regarding COVID-19 vaccination: an assessment of reliability and quality of video content (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Calvin Chan ◽  
Viknesh Sounderajah ◽  
Elisabeth Daniels ◽  
Amish Acharya ◽  
Jonathan Clarke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Health Intervention ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Public Health Information ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Quality And Reliability

BACKGROUND Recent emergency authorisation and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines by regulatory bodies has generated global attention. As the most popular video-sharing platform globally, YouTube is a potent medium for dissemination of key public health information. Understanding the nature of available content regarding COVID-19 vaccination on this widely used platform is of substantial public health interest. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the reliability and quality of information of YouTube videos regarding COVID-19 vaccination. METHODS For this cross-sectional study, the phrases ‘coronavirus vaccine’ and ‘COVID-19 vaccine’ were searched on the UK version of YouTube on December 10, 2020. The 200 most-viewed videos of each search were extracted and screened for relevance and English language. Video content and characteristics were extracted and independently rated against Health on the Net Foundation Code of Conduct (HONCode) and DISCERN quality criteria for consumer health information by two authors. RESULTS Forty-eight videos, with a combined total view count of 30,100,561, were included in the analysis. Topics addressed comprised: vaccine science (58%), vaccine trials (58%), side effects (48%), efficacy (35%) and manufacturing (17%). Twenty-one percent of videos encouraged continued public health measures. Only 4.2% of videos made non-factual claims. Ninety-eight percent of video content was scored to have low (60%) or medium (38%) adherence to HONCode principles. Educational channels produced by both medical and non-medical professionals achieved significantly higher DISCERN scores than other categories. The highest DISCERN scores were achieved by educational videos produced by medical professionals (64.3 (58.5-66.3)) and the lowest scores by independent users (18 (18-20)). CONCLUSIONS Overall quality and reliability of information on YouTube regarding COVID-19 vaccines remains poor. Videos produced by educational channels, especially by medical professionals, were higher in quality and reliability than those produced by other sources, including health-related organisations. Collaboration between health-related organisations and established medical and educational YouTube content producers provide an opportunity for dissemination of high-quality information regarding COVID-19 vaccination. Such collaboration holds potential as a rapidly implementable public health intervention aiming to engage a wide audience and increase public awareness and knowledge.

scholarly journals FORMATION OF QUALITY CRITERIA OF ADVERTISING VIDEO USING THE METHOD OF ANALYSIS OF THE SAATI HIERARCHY

2021 ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Pushkar ◽  
Yuliia Tataryntseva ◽  
Inna Zaichenko
Keyword(s):  
Development Process ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Development ◽  
Hierarchy Analysis

The article contains substantiated criteria for the quality of an advertising video using the Saaty hierarchy analysis method. Thanks to the proposed recommendations, the enterprise can prioritize the video content development process and focus more on the significant criteria that affect the final result. The equivalence of the influence on the quality of the video of such criteria as the level of personnel qualifications, the quality of the script, the price and speed of creation, technical equipment has been proved. Other criteria are less important, but have their own contribution.

scholarly journals The Absence of Evidence is Evidence of Non-Sense: Cross-Sectional Study on the Quality of Psoriasis-Related Videos on YouTube and Their Reception by Health Seekers (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon M Mueller ◽  
Pierre Jungo ◽  
Lucian Cajacob ◽  
Simon Schwegler ◽  
Peter Itin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Quality Video ◽  
Depth Study

BACKGROUND Approximately 80% of internet users access health information online and patients with chronic illnesses especially rely on internet-based resources. YouTube ranks second among the most accessed websites worldwide and hosts an increasing number of videos with medical information. However, their quality is sometimes unscientific, misleading, or even harmful. OBJECTIVE As little is known about YouTube as a source of information on psoriasis, we aimed to investigate the quality of psoriasis-related videos and, if necessary, point out strategies for their improvement. METHODS The quality of the 100 most viewed psoriasis-related videos was assessed using the DISCERN instrument and the Global Quality Scale (GQS) by categorizing the videos into useful, misleading, and dangerous and by evaluating the reception of the videos by users. RESULTS Evaluation of the videos exhibited a total of 117,221,391 views and a total duration of 10:28 hour. The majority of clips contained anecdotal personal experiences with complementary and alternative psoriasis treatments, topical treatments, and nutrition and diets being the most frequently addressed topics. While advertisements accounted for 26.0% (26/100) of the videos, evidence-based health information amounted to only 20.0% (20/100); 32.0% (32/100) of the videos were classified as useful, 52.0% (52/100) as misleading, and 11.0% (11/100) as even dangerous. The quality of the videos evaluated by DISCERN and GQS was generally low (1.87 and 1.95, respectively, on a 1 to 5 scale with 5 being the maximum). Moreover, we found that viewers rated poor-quality videos better than higher quality videos. CONCLUSIONS Our in-depth study demonstrates that nearly two-thirds of the psoriasis-related videos we analyzed disseminate misleading or even dangerous content. Subjective anecdotal and unscientific content is disproportionately overrepresented and poor-quality videos are predominantly rated positively by users, while higher quality video clips receive less positive ratings. Strategies by professional dermatological organizations are urgently needed to improve the quality of information on psoriasis on YouTube and other social media.

scholarly journals What Comprises a Successful Educational Science YouTube Video? A Five-Thousand User Survey on Viewing Behaviors and Self-Perceived Importance of Various Variables Controlled by Content Creators

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Beautemps ◽  
André Bresges
Keyword(s):  
Natural Science ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Educational Science ◽  
Scientific Content ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Educational Videos ◽  
Study Participants

Educational videos on digital platforms are an attractive way of learning, especially for the younger generation, as they provide easy, personalizable access to a wide variety of content. Allowing for simplified explanations and visual demonstrations, educational videos are highly suitable for scientific content. With 500 h of video content uploaded per minute, YouTube is the most used user-generated video content platform worldwide. This study provides an initial insight into the elements which influence the perceived quality of educational science videos by viewers, with a special focus on natural science videos. In response to a call for study participants via various German natural science and technology YouTube and Instagram channels, over 5,000 participants between the ages of 9 to 72 (M = 18, SD = 8.78) completed a web questionnaire. The questionnaire focused on the participants’ viewing behaviors and their self-perception of the importance of the content-creator controlled variables.It was found that there are six key elements for a successful educational YouTube video: 1) structure, 2) reliability, 3) quality, 4) community integration, 5) presenter, 6) topic. Based on these elements, a checklist with 17 recommendations for the creation of successful educational videos was developed, serving as a practical guideline for content creators.

scholarly journals Colonoscopy videos on YouTube: Are they a good source of patient education?

2020 ◽  
Vol 08 (05) ◽  
pp. E598-E606
Author(s):  
Dhruvil Radadiya ◽  
Alexei Gonzalez-Estrada ◽  
Jorge Emilio Lira-Vera ◽  
Katia Lizarrga-Torres ◽  
Shayan Sinha Mahapatra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Quality Score ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Video Sharing ◽  
Professional Societies ◽  
Global Quality

Abstract Background and study aims Colonoscopy is an effective tool to prevent colorectal cancer. Social media has emerged as a source of medical information for patients.YouTube (a video sharing website) is the most popular video informative source. Therefore, we aimed to assess the educational quality of colonoscopy videos available on YouTube. Methods We performed a YouTube search using the keyword “colonoscopy” yielded 429 videos, of which 255 met the inclusion criteria. Colonoscopy Data Quality Score (C-DQS) was created to rate the quality of the videos (–10 to +40 points) based on a colonoscopy education video available on the Ameican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) website. Each video was scored by six blinded reviewers independently using C-DQS. The Global Quality Score (GQS) was used for score validation. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to assess the similarity of the scores among reviewers. Results Professional societies had the highest number of videos (44.3 %). Videos from professional societies (6.94) and media (6.87) had significantly higher mean C-DQS compared to those from alternative medicine providers (1.19), companies (1.16), and patients (2.60) (P < 0.05). Mean C-DQS score of videos from healthcare providers (4.40) was not statistically different than other sources. There was a high degree of agreement among reviewers for the videos from all sources (ICC = 0.934; P < 0.001). Discussion YouTube videos are a poor source of information on colonoscopy. Professional societies and media are better sources of quality information for patient education on colonoscopy. The medical community may need to engage actively in enriching the quality of educational material available on YouTube.

63 Assessing the Quality and Reliability of Patient Information Regarding First-aid Burn Care on Youtube

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S41-S42
Author(s):  
David Parizh ◽  
Maleeh Effendi ◽  
Thomas L Martin
Keyword(s):  
Patient Information ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Physician Assistants ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Lower Number ◽  
Burn Treatment ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Quality And Reliability

Abstract Introduction Social media has increasingly become the first point of reference for patients regarding medical information. This study assesses the quality and reliability of patient information available on YouTube regarding First-Aid for Burn Care. Methods Using Google Trends, “burn treatment” was identified as the most common term to likely be used to seek out information regarding first-aid treatment of burns. The terms “burn treatment” was searched on YouTube within Internet Explorer on September 18, 2019. Results were filtered by view count and the first 6 pages of results, top 120 videos were reviewed, excluding duplicates, non-English language videos, and videos unrelated to first-aid burn care. Videos were analyzed by two independent reviewers and descriptive statistics. Videos were also rated for information reliability and quality using both the Modified DISCERN (MD) tool (1 = low, 5 = high) and the Global Quality Scale (GQS) (1 = poor, 5 = excellent). Results Overall 67% of the videos were classified as informative with 15% constituting personal experience, the remainder of which were misleading. The physicians had a lower number of mean views per video at 140k compared to 210k from non experts. Physician group constituted 20.6% of all speakers in the video, with NP/PA constituting 2.9%. The GQS mean was 2, with physicians scoring slightly higher at 2.3, NP/PA scoring 3, and the remainder of the speakers scoring lowest at 1.8. The Modified discern score mean was 2.0. Conclusions Overall the burn care professionals inclusion physician, nursing and physician assistants constituted a minority of the speakers present. 76% were by other professionals who don’t deliver care inside the hospital setting. The physicians had lower number of views when compared to non experts. However, burn care professionals scored higher on the modified discern and the GQS compared to non-experts. The overall quality of all videos was low across the board with a modified discern of 2 out of 5. There is an opportunity to improve resources available to our patients from the burn care professional stand point to increase online presence. Applicability of Research to Practice The quality of videos reviewed was poor, and demonstrated an opportunity for improvement of resources available to our patients online.

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