Are YouTube videos a reliable and quality source for insulin pen injection in children?

The aim of this study was to evaluate the content, reliability and quality of YouTube videos on insulin pen injection in children.

This descriptive study examines 44 videos on YouTube that were searched with the keyword "insulin pen injection in children" and met the selection criteria. The content of the videos was assessed using the Insulin Pen Injection Application Control Form in Children, their reliability was assessed using the modified DISCERN tool and their quality was assessed using the Global Quality Scale (GQS).

This study has determined that the average GQS assigned by evaluators is 3.81 ± 0.95 and the modified DISCERN score is 3.15 ± 1.43. The study showed that 75 % of the analyzed videos were useful, the GQS and modified DISCERN scores of the useful videos were statistically significantly higher than the useless videos, and there were significant differences in variables such as day, view ratio, duration (p < 0.05). In addition, it was determined that videos published by health institutions had higher GQS and modified DISCERN scores compared to independent publishers.

The evidence presented in this study suggests that videos published by health organizations are a more reliable and high-quality source.

The reliability and quality of YouTube content on insulin pen injection practices in children should be improved. In this context, it is recommended that nurses responsible for education and patient care take more responsibility in this regard.