Evaluation of YouTube videos as a patient education source for inguinal hernias

Authors : Bahadır KARTAL, Mehmethan CİHAN

Pages : 198-203

Doi:10.16899/jcm.1226018

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Publication Date : 2023-03-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Abstract Introduction: Patients frequently use YouTube to obtain information about their conditions and possible treatment options. Inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical diseases among the general population. This study aims to evaluate the quality of videos about groin hernia on Youtube. Materials and Methods: The videos are sorted according to the number of views after searching for \`groin hernia\` on YouTube on 8.12.2021. The study was performed on the videos selected from the top 50 most-watched videos. Two independent reviewers reviewed all videos for relevance and content. In addition, the descriptive characteristics of each video insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(upload date, number of views, likes and dislikes, and comments below the video); were recorded in the dataset. DISCERN, GQS, and JAMA rating scales were used to evaluate the quality of the videos. Results: A statistically significant difference was found in DISCERN scores in the videos uploaded by doctors and non-physicians insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001);. Similarly, when the two groups were compared, the videos uploaded by the doctors were statistically higher in quality in JAMA and GQS scores insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001, p:039, respectively);. Conclusion: The quality of information about groin hernia on YouTube is variable. Helpful and misleading videos have no difference in terms of views and popularity. It is more appropriate for patients to prefer videos uploaded by physicians as a source of information. It is essential to pay attention to the person who uploads the content rather than the popularity, duration, or number of comments of a video.
Keywords : youtube, video, inguinal herni