ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2021
YouTube as a Source of Patient Information Regarding Exercises and Compensated Maneuvers for Dysphagia.
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Abstract
objectiveAcquiring online health-related information has become increasingly widespread. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the quality of the most-viewed YouTube videos on dysphagia regarding exercises and compensated maneuvers.
methodWe searched for the keywords "dysphagia exercise", "dysphagia rehabilitation", "dysphagia maneuver", "dysphagia therapy", and "dysphagia compensation" on YouTube on 5 February 2021. The educational quality of videos on YouTube was investigated based on the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and categorized into three groups: high-, intermediate-, and low-quality. The modified DISCERN tool was used to evaluate the reliability of the YouTube videos. Video parameters were compared between the groups according to the quality of the videos.
resultsOf the 51 videos evaluated, according to the GQS, 54.9% (
conclusionYouTube can be deemed as a predominant source for high-quality videos on dysphagia exercise and compensated maneuvers. However, YouTube should be accepted as a mixed pool, with high-, intermediate-, and low-quality videos. Therefore, healthcare professionals, such as physicians and therapists, should verify the suitability and quality of the video, and suggest it to the patient, to ensure that the patient obtains the appropriate information.
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