Popularity, quality and reliability of YouTube videos as an information resource on kinesio taping

Authors : Orhan GÜVENER, Figen DAĞ, Pınar Müge SARIKAYA

Pages : 22-29

Doi:10.5798/dicletip.1266703

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Publication Date : 2023-03-19

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and quality of videos on YouTube as an information resource about Kinesio taping insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(KT);. Methods: We made a search on YouTube using the keyword \`Kinesiotaping\` on November 10, 2021. The popularity of first 200 videos evaluated with the video power Index insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(VPI);, reliability with the modified DISCERN insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(M-DISCERN); score, and quality with the global quality score insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(GQS);. Results: Of the 98 videos evaluated, 42insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(42.9%); were categorized as high-quality, 36insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(36.7%); as low-quality, and 20insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(20.4%); as moderate-quality. Significant positive correlations were observed between GQS, M-DISCERN, and VPI insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001, for all);. Number of views, number of views/days, number of likes, number of dislikes, duration of videos, and number of comments were significantly lower in low quality videos than those of moderate and high-quality videosinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Conclusion: The quality of YouTube videos as an information source on KT were of moderate level. As the quality and reliability of the videos increase, their popularity also increases. Health professionals who use YouTube as informational material in KT applications should consider this situation.
Keywords : Kinesio taping, online education, quality, reliability, YouTube