ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2022
Analysis of the Quality, Reliability, and Educational Content of YouTube Videos Concerning Spine Tumors.
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- YouTube online videos as a source for patient education of cervical spondylosis-a reliability and quality analysis.BMC public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundGiven the high volume of user traffic to YouTube, it is important that the medical information disseminated on this platform is of high quality. Unfortunately, previous studies have demonstrated this to not be the case. We aimed to evaluate the quality and educational content of YouTube videos concerning spine tumors using 2 previously validated assessment tools.
methodsThe first 50 videos returned by the keyword search "spine tumor" were included in the study. The
resultsVideos were primarily authored by academic medical groups (80%), while content was primarily related to disease-specific information (44%) or the patient experience (24%). Surgical treatment options and nonsurgical management were discussed in 66% and 50% of all videos, respectively. Sixty percent of videos reported benefits of treatment, while 44% reported potential risks or complications. The average
conclusionsThe reliability, quality, and educational content of YouTube videos were poor to suboptimal. Physicians should be wary of the education provided by YouTube on spine tumors and guide patients in seeking out additional sources of information. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: YouTube videos are commonly viewed by patients seeking health information on spine tumors. While certain videos may provide useful information, the absence of an editorial process allows videos with poor reliability and low quality to be uploaded. We believe these findings may be useful to physicians seeking ways to better guide their patients with the most appropriate educational tools throughout their disease management.
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