YouTube as a source of patient information for ankylosing spondylitis exercises

Koçyiğit, Burhan Fatih; Nacitarhan, Vedat; Koca, Tuba Tülay; Berk, Ejder

doi:10.1007/s10067-018-04413-0

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“…The quality of the videos was rated with 5-point Global Quality Scale score, which was developed by Bernard et al [ 19 ] to evaluate the quality of information presented on websites. Scores of 1–2 points were considered to indicate low quality, 3 points moderate quality, and 4–5 points high quality [ 20 ].…”

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Educational quality of YouTube videos on musculoskeletal ultrasound

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2021

Clin Rheumatol

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Introduction/objectives A progressively growing number of rheumatologists have integrated musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) as a prized tool in their daily clinical practice over the past two decades. Lately, YouTube is often used by healthcare professionals as an educational tool. This study aimed to analyze the quality of educational information available on YouTube pertaining to MSUS. Method We performed a search using the keyword “musculoskeletal ultrasound” on YouTube in January 2021. Of the first 200 videos screened, 147 met the inclusion criteria. The quality and reliability of the videos were evaluated using the global quality score (GQS) and modified DISCERN score, and their popularity was assessed using the Video Power Index (VPI). Results Of the 147 videos evaluated, 58 (39.5%) were of high quality, 30 (20.4%) were of moderate quality, while 59 (40.1%) were of low quality. The modified DISCERN score and the duration of the videos were significantly higher in the high-quality videos than the moderate- and low-quality videos ( p < 0.001 for all). The median number of views per day, likes, comments, and the popularity of the videos assessed with VPI were significantly higher in the high- and moderate-quality group compared to the low-quality videos ( p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p = 0.007, and p < 0.001, respectively). Conclusion The quality of YouTube videos as an educational source on MSUS is unsatisfactory. Professional organizations and physicians should consider creating more high-quality MSUS videos. YouTube should consider filtering out poor-quality videos in collaboration with experts in the field. Key Points • Although rheumatologists are increasingly using ultrasound as an extension of their exam, accessing musculoskeletal ultrasound training is still facing some challenges. • YouTube is commonly used as an educational source by medical students and healthcare professionals. • Approximately 60% of the videos related to musculoskeletal ultrasound on YouTube revealed high and moderate quality, while the remaining 40% were of low quality and not suitable for medical education. • A filtering mechanism is required to improve the quality of YouTube content on MSUS.

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Educational quality of YouTube videos on musculoskeletal ultrasound

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2021

Clin Rheumatol

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“…Video reliability was evaluated using the DISCERN questionnaire adapted by Singh et al which was previously used in many YouTube studies based on the original tool developed by Charnock et al which was used to assess written health information. [13][14][15][16][17] This assessment tool consists of 5 questions with each question demanding a "yes" or "no" response. Each "yes" response is recorded as 1 point; the maximum score is 5 ( Table 1).…”

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YouTube for information about side effects of biologic therapy: A social media analysis

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2020

Int J of Rheum Dis

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The advent of biologic therapies was one of the most significant breakthroughs in the treatment of rheumatic pathologies, through which many patients who failed to respond to conventional immunosuppressive therapies achieved disease remission. 1,2 Despite the positive results of these new therapies, there is still some uncertainty concerning response variability, long-term patient safety, and management in daily clinical practice. 3 Several studies have been published on biologic therapy safety in rheumatic diseases: rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The risk of infections, possible malignancy, adverse effects on the skin, or stroke caused by these drugs has been referenced in recent publications. 4-7 Biologic agents in rheumatology include

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“…However, the uploaded content does not undergo a peer-review process, accordingly the quality and scientific soundness of the content remains unclear [ 26 ]. Nevertheless, patients may use YouTube to inform themselves in regard to health-related issue and moreover may use a publicly accessible video-based physiotherapy tutorial to treat their conditions, especially in the light of the current pandemic [ 26 , 32 , 33 ]. Considering the lack of control mechanisms for the uploaded content and the diverse quality there is an obvious risk of obtaining misleading and inadequate information on health-related issues [ 26 , 34 , 35 , 36 ].…”

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Online Videos as a Source of Physiotherapy Exercise Tutorials for Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation—A Quality Assessment

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Matzner

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Background: During the last few decades the prevalence of lumbar disc herniation has been increasing constantly, thereby imposing a significant socioeconomic burden. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in both surgical and conservative treatment of lumbar disc herniation, consequently the current COVID-19 pandemic with concomitant lockdowns has led to a shortage of physiotherapeutical care. In the light of these recent events publicly available physiotherapy tutorials may be a useful tool to address this problem. Aim: The main aim of this study was to assess the quality of online physiotherapy exercise tutorials for lumbar disc herniation. Materials & Methods: With YouTube being a widely known and used platform we screened 240 of the most viewed videos. A total of 76 videos met the inclusion criteria and were statistically analyzed. The videos were assessed using Global Quality Score, DISCERN Score and JAMA benchmark criteria and in regard to their applicability. Results: They displayed a wide range of views (44,969 to 5,448,717), likes (66 to 155,079) and dislikes (6 to 2339). The videos were assessed using Global Quality Score, DISCERN Score and JAMA benchmark criteria and in regard to their applicability. Neither the number of “Views”, “Likes”, nor “Dislikes” was found to have a significant association with any of the quality measures used in this study. Conclusion: Overall quality grade was determined as “moderate”. Based on the data examined in this study, the use of YouTube videos as a source of therapy advice for lumbar spine disc herniation cannot be recommended universally.

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YouTube as a source of patient information for ankylosing spondylitis exercises

Cited by 105 publications

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Educational quality of YouTube videos on musculoskeletal ultrasound

Educational quality of YouTube videos on musculoskeletal ultrasound

YouTube for information about side effects of biologic therapy: A social media analysis

Online Videos as a Source of Physiotherapy Exercise Tutorials for Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation—A Quality Assessment

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