Evaluating the Quality and Impact of TikTok Videos on Autologous Breast Reconstruction with Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Artery Flaps.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the rising influence of social media on healthcare perceptions, this study investigates TikTok's role in educating the public about autologous breast reconstruction, specifically focusing on deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps.

Methods

We conducted a systematic analysis of 152 TikTok videos related to deep inferior epigastric perforator flap procedures, evaluating the accuracy of the content, viewer engagement metrics, and the influence of content creator characteristics on viewer interactions.

Results

Our analysis identified a wide variance in the quality of information, with many videos lacking in-depth educational content, thereby posing a risk of misinformation. Despite the presence of high-quality educational videos, there was a discrepancy

SUBMITTER: Adepoju J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11326460 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature