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TikTok Tracheostomy Video Analysis of Quality, Credibility, and Readability
Gianfranco Galantini1, Ruwaa Samarrai2, Amy Hughes3
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, USA.
Cureus
|June 18, 2024
Summary
TikTok videos about tracheostomy (artificial airway in the neck) offer easy-to-read text but lack quality and credibility for patient education. These videos are not a reliable primary source for medical information.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Social media platforms like TikTok are increasingly used for health information dissemination.
- Tracheostomy information is crucial for patients and caregivers, necessitating reliable educational resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the quality, credibility, and readability of TikTok videos concerning tracheostomy.
- To determine the suitability of these videos for patient and parental education.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional analysis of TikTok videos using relevant hashtags was conducted.
- Videos were assessed using DISCERN criteria, JAMA benchmark, and Flesch readability scores.
- Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to analyze relationships between parameters.
Main Results:
- 60 videos were analyzed, garnering over 17 million views.
- The majority of videos (72%) were posted by non-healthcare professionals.
- Videos scored poorly on the DISCERN quality index but had an average Flesch Reading Ease score of 70.59 (5.5 grade level).
Conclusions:
- TikTok videos on tracheostomy generally exhibit poor quality and credibility.
- Despite readable text, these videos do not meet the standards for effective patient education.
- They should not be considered a primary source for tracheostomy information.
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