Assessing Laryngectomy Patient Education on YouTube: Investigating Quality and Reliability.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to characterize the quality of laryngectomy-related patient education on YouTube and understand factors impacting video content quality.

Study design

Cross-sectional cohort analysis.

Setting

Laryngectomy-related videos on YouTube.

Methods

YouTube was anonymously queried for various laryngectomy procedure search terms. Video quality was evaluated using the validated DISCERN instrument which assesses treatment-related information quality. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize our cohort. Univariate and multivariable linear regression were used to assess factors associated with increased DISCERN score. Significance was set at P < .05.

Results

Our 78-video cohort exhibited moderate levels of engagement, averaging

SUBMITTER: Lin ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10828916 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature