Youtube as a Source of Information on Silver Diamine Fluoride

Abstract

Objectives In recent years, the use of video-sharing platforms for obtaining information on dental procedures has increased significantly. The aim of this study was to evaluate the content of Youtube videos about silver diamine fluoride (SDF), a recently popular dental procedure. Material and Methods Youtube was searched using the term ''silver diamine fluoride'', and the first 140 videos displayed were analyzed. Based on the inclusion criteria, 60 videos were included in the study. Two observers scored the videos using the Global Quality Scale (GQS), usefulness and the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) criteria. The relationship between the source and purpose of the videos and the parameters was analyzed, and the correlation between the scores was analyzed. Results Regarding the uploader source of the videos, 13.3% were from universities or professional organizations, 33.3% were from healthcare professionals, 40% were from health information pages, and 13.3% were from others. Regarding their purpose, 41.7% were technical, and 58.3% were informative. The mean GQS, usefulness and JAMA scores for the videos were 2.76 ± 1.13, 3.95 ± 1.85, and 2.18 ± 0.72, respectively. There were statistically significant differences in the GQS, usefulness, and JAMA scores for the videos between categories according to both uploader sources and purposes (P < 0.01). GQS, usefulness and JAMA scores showed statistically significant correlations in comparison with each other (P < 0.001). Conclusion Youtube can serve as a valuable educational tool for patients seeking information on dental treatments, including the application of SDF. Health professionals should be encouraged to upload SDF-related videos with comprehensive information to educate and properly guide patients.

Keywords

• silver diamine fluoride
• video analysis
• YouTube™

Gümüş Diamin Florür Hakkında Bilgi Kaynağı Olarak Youtube

Öz

Amaç Son yıllarda, diş hekimliği uygulamaları hakkında bilgi edinmek için video paylaşım platformlarının kullanımı önemli ölçüde artmıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, popüler bir diş hekimliği uygulaması olan gümüş diamin florür (SDF) hakkındaki Youtube videolarının içeriğini değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve Yöntemler Youtube'da "gümüş diamin florür" terimi kullanılarak arama yapılmış ve görüntülenen ilk 140 video analiz edilmiştir. Belirlenen dahil edilme kriterleri doğrultusunda 60 video çalışmaya alınmıştır. İki bağımsız gözlemci; videoları Global Kalite Ölçeği (GQS), yararlılık skoru ve Amerikan Tıp Birliği Dergisi (JAMA) kriterlerini kullanarak puanlamıştır. Videoların kaynağı ve amacı ile bu parametreler arasındaki ilişki analiz edilmiş ve puanlar arasındaki korelasyon incelenmiştir. Bulgular Videoların yüklenme kaynaklarına bakıldığında; %13.3'ünün üniversiteler veya meslek kuruluşlarından, %33.3'ünün sağlık profesyonellerinden, %40'ının sağlık bilgilendirme sayfalarından ve %13.3'ünün diğer kaynaklardan oluştuğu görülmüştür. Videoların amaçlarına göre ise %41.7'sinin teknik, %58.3'ünün bilgilendirici nitelikte olduğu belirlenmiştir. Videoların GQS, yararlılık ve JAMA puanları sırasıyla 2.76 ± 1.13, 3.95 ± 1.85 ve 2.18 ± 0.72 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Hem yükleme kaynaklarına hem de video amaçlarına göre kategoriler arasında ortalama GQS, yararlılık ve JAMA puanları açısından istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılıklar bulunmuştur (P < 0.001). GQS, yararlılık ve JAMA puanları kendi aralarında karşılaştırıldığında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı korelasyonlar saptanmıştır (P < 0.001). Sonuç Youtube, SDF uygulaması da dahil olmak üzere diş tedavileri hakkında bilgi arayan hastalar için değerli bir eğitim aracı olarak hizmet edebilir. Sağlık profesyonelleri, hastaları eğitmek ve doğru şekilde yönlendirmek amacıyla kapsamlı bilgiler içeren SDF ile ilgili videolar yüklemeye teşvik edilmelidir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Gümüş diamin florür
• video analizi
• YouTube™

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