Assessment of the reliability, quality, and medical content of hypercholesterolemia videos on YouTube as a source of information

Authors : Murat GÜL, Sinan İNCİ, Halil AKTAŞ

Pages : 276-284

Doi:10.21673/anadoluklin.1176905

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Publication Date : 2023-09-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: YouTube is a favorite video-sharing website that is frequently visited by both patients and healthcare providers for seeking medical information. This study aimed to assess the reliability, quality, and medical content of YouTube videos regarding hypercholesterolemia. Methods: YouTube.com was searched for the following search terms: ‘‘hypercholesterolemia, “high cholesterol,” “hyperlipidemia,” and “dyslipidemia. Among the 800 videos screened, 132 fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were examined. The reliability and quality of videos were assessed by two five-point scales insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(modified Quality Criteria for Consumer Health Information insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DISCERN); and Global Quality Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(GQS);, respectively);. Results: Of the 132 analyzed videos, 98 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(74.2%); were identified as useful, while 34 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(25.8%); videos with higher viewership were identified as misleading videos. The reliability insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2,68±1,18 vs. 0,94±0,91, p<0.001); and quality points insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2,10±1,12 vs. 0,51±0,61, p=0,002); were significantly higher in the useful group. Also, useful videos had higher content on epidemiology insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(27.5% vs. 11.7%, p=0,006);, pathogenesis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(34.6% vs. 14.7%, p=0,002);, risk assessment and complications insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(78.5% vs. 23.5%, p<0,001);, and pharmacologic treatment insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(64.2% vs. 11.7%, p<0,001); compared to misleading videos. Conclusion: The vast majority of YouTube videos on hypercholesterolemia provide useful information with the least viewership. Physicians and healthcare organizations could upload less complex, and patient-specific videos, as YouTube videos affect patient learning, motivation, and behavioral changes.
Keywords : Hiperlipidemi, sağlık eğitimi, sosyal medya

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