Neuromodulation, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Cord Stimulation on YouTube: A Content-Quality Analysis of Search Terms

Ward, Max; Abraham, Mickey; Hacherl, Caitlin-Craft; Nicheporuck, Alexis; Ward, Brittany; Pashkhover, Boris; Gendreau, Julian; Mammis, Antonios

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2021.03.151

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“…Although users cannot place orders directly using YouTube, it remains the most widely used global advertising platform ( Jones et al, 2021 ). Given its ease of access and ability to reach patients with low health literacy, it is possible that YouTube will continue to be an important resource for patients searching for health information in the future ( Ward et al, 2021 ). Therefore, healthcare professionals are required to upload videos in which patients can find accurate and quality information.…”

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Evaluation of the reliability and quality of YouTube videos as a source of information for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

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2023

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Background YouTube plays an influential role in disseminating health-related information in the digital age. This study aimed to evaluate YouTube videos on transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in terms of their information value and quality. Methods In this descriptive study, we ranked the first 100 videos that met the inclusion criteria using the search term “transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation” on October 30, 2022. These videos were classified according to the number of views, likes, dislikes, comments, duration, popularity and content categories. Reliability, quality, and accuracy of the videos were assessed using the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Benchmark Criteria and Modified DISCERN Questionnaire and Global Quality Score (GQS). Video popularity were calculated by the Video Power Index (VPI). Results Based on the GQS results, we found that 59, 27, and 14 videos had low, intermediate, and high quality, respectively. In addition, based on the JAMA results, 79 and 21 videos had poor and high reliability, respectively. No statistically significant difference was found between the JAMA, modified DISCERN and GQS scores in terms of the sources of videos (p = 0.226, p = 0.115, p = 0.812). Notably, there was a weak positive correlation between the JAMA scores and the number of views (r = 0.204, p = 0.041). Conclusion According to our study results, most YouTube videos on TENS were of low quality and reliability. Additionally, most videos were uploaded from sources created by doctors; the most frequently found content was about the TENS procedure, and content on complications of the procedure became less frequent as the videos became more recent. In particular, it was found that videos uploaded by academics have longer duration. It has been found that reliable videos with high JAMA scores also have high number of views. Accordingly, it can be concluded that videos with higher quality and more reliability that are created by healthcare providers will be more useful for patients seeking information about TENS.

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Evaluation of the reliability and quality of YouTube videos as a source of information for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

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2023

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“…Previous articles have reported on the reliability of YouTube for patient information on spinal fusion, meningiomas, gliomas, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, transsphenoidal surgery, hydrocephalus, radiosurgery and neuromodulation. 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 To date, no article has evaluated the quality of YouTube videos on awake brain surgery. An awake craniotomy allows cortical mapping to identify and preserve vital areas for speech and motor control while removing a tumor.…”

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