ArticleRevista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)2026
Evaluating the reliability of YouTube videos as an educational source on heart failure.
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backgroundYouTube, a video-sharing platform, aids health information sharing, and while social media's role in heart failure care remains unclear, it can enhance interaction, education, and engagement, fostering patient-centered care and encouraging treatment adherence and active health management.
objectiveThe aim of the study was to evaluate the quality and usability of heart failure-related YouTube videos as a source of information for patients.
methodsA total of 100 English-language YouTube videos on heart failure were analyzed. Videos were categorized based on uploader identity (healthcare vs. non-healthcare professionals) and assessed using quality criteria for consumer health information, Global Quality Scale, Journal of the American Medical Association criteria, and Video Power Index. Quantile regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of video quality.
resultsOf the videos analyzed, 69% were uploaded by healthcare professionals. The mean quality criteria for consumer health information score was 21, Global Quality Scale was 3, and Journal of the American Medical Association was 3. Videos from professionals and longer videos had significantly higher quality scores. Quantile regression showed that video duration predicted high Global Quality Scale values at the 75th and 90th percentiles, while professional source was a consistent predictor across most quantiles.
conclusionThe overall quality of YouTube videos on heart failure was found to be low to moderate, with substantial room for improvement. Videos uploaded by healthcare professionals, however, consistently demonstrated higher quality across evaluation metrics. Longer videos tend to have higher quality, but popularity does not correlate with content reliability. Efforts should be made to improve video content for better patient education.
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