Is YouTube a sufficient source of information on Sarcoidosis?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The internet is a common source of health information for patients and caregivers. To date, content and information quality of YouTube videos on sarcoidosis has not been studied. The aim of our study was to investigate the content and quality of information on sarcoidosis provided by YouTube videos.

Methods

Of the first 200 results under the search term "sarcoidosis," all English-language videos with content directed at patients were included. Two independent investigators assessed the content of the videos based on 25 predefined key features (content score with 0-25 points), as well as reliability and quality (HONCode score with 0-8 points, DISCERN score with 1-5 points). Misinformation contained in the videos was described qualitatively.

Results

The major

SUBMITTER: Buschulte K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11386059 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature