Evaluation of YouTube videos as a patient education source for inguinal hernias

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Abstract Introduction: Patients frequently use YouTube to obtain information about their conditions and possible treatment options. Inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical diseases among the general population. This study aims to evaluate the quality of videos about groin hernia on Youtube. Materials and Methods: The videos are sorted according to the number of views after searching for "groin hernia" on YouTube on 8.12.2021. The study was performed on the videos selected from the top 50 most-watched videos. Two independent reviewers reviewed all videos for relevance and content. In addition, the descriptive characteristics of each video (upload date, number of views, likes and dislikes, and comments below the video) were recorded in the dataset. DISCERN, GQS, and JAMA rating scales were used to evaluate the quality of the videos. Results: A statistically significant difference was found in DISCERN scores in the videos uploaded by doctors and non-physicians (p<0.001). Similarly, when the two groups were compared, the videos uploaded by the doctors were statistically higher in quality in JAMA and GQS scores (p<0.001, p:039, respectively). Conclusion: The quality of information about groin hernia on YouTube is variable. Helpful and misleading videos have no difference in terms of views and popularity. It is more appropriate for patients to prefer videos uploaded by physicians as a source of information. It is essential to pay attention to the person who uploads the content rather than the popularity, duration, or number of comments of a video.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• youtube
• video
• inguinal hernia

Kasık fıtıkları için hasta eğitim kaynağı olarak YouTube videolarının değerlendirilmesi

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Özet Giriş: Hastalar, durumları ve olası tedavi seçenekleri hakkında bilgi almak için sıklıkla YouTube'u kullanır. Kasık fıtığı, genel popülasyonda en yaygın cerrahi hastalıklardan biridir. Bu çalışma Youtube'da kasık fıtığı ile ilgili videoların kalitesini değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: 8.12.2021 tarihinde YouTube'da "kasık fıtığı" araması yapıldıktan sonra videolar izlenme sayısına göre sıralanmıştır. Çalışma en çok izlenen ilk 50 video arasından seçilen videolar üzerinden yapılmıştır. İki bağımsız yorumcu, alaka düzeyi ve içerik açısından tüm videoları inceledi. Ayrıca her bir videonun tanımlayıcı özellikleri (yükleme tarihi, izlenme sayısı, beğenilenler ve beğenilmeyenler, videonun altına yapılan yorumlar) veri setine kaydedilmiştir. Videoların kalitesini değerlendirmek için DISCERN, GQS ve JAMA derecelendirme ölçekleri kullanıldı. Bulgular: Doktor ve hekim olmayan kişiler tarafından yüklenen videolarda DISCERN puanlarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulundu (p<0.001). Benzer şekilde iki grup karşılaştırıldığında, doktorların yüklediği videoların kalitesi JAMA ve GQS puanlarında istatistiksel olarak daha yüksekti (sırasıyla p<0.001, p:039). Sonuç: YouTube'da kasık fıtığı ile ilgili bilgilerin kalitesi değişkendir. Yararlı ve yanıltıcı videoların izlenme ve popülerlik açısından hiçbir farkı yoktur. Hastaların bilgi kaynağı olarak hekimler tarafından yüklenen videoları tercih etmesi daha uygundur. Bir videonun popülaritesinden, süresinden veya yorum sayısından çok içeriği yükleyen kişiye dikkat etmek esastır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• youtube
• video
• inguinal herni

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