ArticleHand (New York, N.Y.)2024
YouTube as a Source of Patient Information for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: An Analysis of Video Reliability, Quality, and Content.
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- Quality, content structure, and reliability of prostatitis-related information on short-video platforms: a cross-platform analysis of TikTok and Bilibili.BMC urology · 2026Article
- Quality and Reliability Analysis of YouTube as a Source of Patient Information on de Quervain's Tenosynovitis.Journal of wrist surgery · 2025Article
- Quality and Reliability Analysis of YouTube as a Source for Patient Education on Dupuytren's Contracture.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study seeks to examine the reliability, quality, and content of YouTube videos on cubital tunnel syndrome, on which there is presently a paucity of information.
methodsThe top 50 unique YouTube videos by relevance resulting from the Boolean search term "cubital tunnel + cubital tunnel syndrome" were identified, with video properties for analysis including source, upload date, duration, views, and comments. Content was assessed using the
resultsThe average video saw 72 108 ± 199 362 views, with videos produced by allied (nonphysician) health professionals demonstrating the highest mean views (111 789 ± 294 471 views). Videos demonstrated low mean
conclusionsYouTube is a source of highly accessible information on cubital tunnel syndrome, although the average video presents generally poor and inadequate information. Directing patients toward higher quality video resources can be a meaningful component of patient education.
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