Assessment of the Quality and Reliability of the Information on Retinal Detachment on YouTube

Authors : Süleyman Demir

Pages : 128-131

Doi:10.36516/jocass.1471157

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Publication Date : 2024-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and effectiveness of YouTube videos on retinal detachment. Materials and Methods: A total of 85 videos were analyzed on YouTube using the search terms \"retinal detachment\", \"retinal detachment symptom\" and \"retinal detachment symptoms and treatment\". A total of 63 videos were included in the study. Finally, the quality and reliability of the videos included in the study were evaluated using the DISCERN score, the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and the JAMA score. Results: The mean the DISCERN score was 55.8 ± 18.1, the JAMA score was 2.6 ± 1.4, and the GQS score was 3.7 ± 1.3 for a total of 63 videos analyzed. The total number of likes of the videos watched was 3090±1977, while the total number of dislikes was 50.2±40.6. The total duration of the videos was 392±93.1 seconds. The DISCERN, the JAMA and the GQS scores of videos uploaded by physicians were found to be statistically significantly higher than videos uploaded by YouTube health channels (p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, respectively). Conclusion: The quality of videos on YouTube providing information about retinal detachment is adequate. Retinal detachment is an emergency. For this reason, these videos must be adequate and not misleading, as patients first consult YouTube instead of going to the emergency room or ophthalmologist. There is therefore a need for more videos uploaded by health professionals.
Keywords : DISCERN skoru, Youtube, Retina Dekolmanı, GQS skoru

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