YouTube as a possible learning platform for patients and their family caregivers for gastrostomy tube feeding: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many patients and family caregivers have informational needs, especially regarding gastrostomy care and home gastrostomy tube feeding. YouTube is a potential accessible option for educational resources concerning these topics.

Methods

This study aimed to explore the educational quality and content of informational YouTube videos. We used "gastrostomy," "G-tube," "enteral feeding," and "enteral nutrition," as search keywords on YouTube on October 3, 2021. A total of 229 videos were evaluated using the global quality scale (GQS) and modified DISCERN scoring system. Variables extracted from the videos included general features, video parameters, and content themes.

Results

The GQS and modified DISCERN scores were 3.31 ± 0.90 and 2.63 ± 1.23, respectively. Ther

SUBMITTER: Chu HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11879905 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature