Quality and Reliability Analysis of YouTube as a Source for Patient Education on Dupuytren's Contracture.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study seeks to assess the quality and reliability of YouTube videos on Dupuytren's contracture.

Methods

The first 50 unique videos on Dupuytren's contracture were evaluated by searching YouTube for Dupuytren's contracture. Video metrics, source, and content type were recorded. Video reliability was assessed using the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Benchmark criteria. Video educational quality was assessed using the Global Quality Score (GQS) and a Dupuytren's Contracture-Specific Score (DC-SS).

Results

The total number of views for all 50 videos evaluated was 1,908,608 (mean, 38,172.16 ± 5,502.45 views). The mean reliability (JAMA) score was 2.21 ± 0.69 (range 0-4), the mean educational quality (GQS) score was 2.80 ± 1.28 (range 1-5

SUBMITTER: Hoy JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11133799 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature