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The Reliability and Quality of Online YouTube Patient Education Videos Related to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Songul Demir1, Yekta Helbest Akgul2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Selahattin Eyyubi State Hospital, Diyarbakir.
Background:
Digital platforms have become significant sources for patients to obtain health information. As a widely used platform, YouTube contains numerous health-related videos; however, the accuracy and reliability of this content are often questioned.
Objective:
This study aims to assess the quality and reliability of YouTube videos related to Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD).
Methods:
In this study, 41 YouTube videos on ETD were evaluated using the DISCERN scale by 2 ENT specialists. In addition, the relationship between video parameters and the type of publishing organization (healthcare professional versus non-healthcare), as well as the presence of surgical content, was analyzed.
Results:
Of the evaluated videos, 53.7% were published by healthcare professionals. The average DISCERN score was 3.96±0.75 (Researcher 1) and 3.97±0.76 (Researcher 2). Videos published by healthcare organizations had significantly higher DISCERN scores than those published by other sources ( P =0.002).
Conclusions:
YouTube videos on ETD are generally of moderate quality, with those published by healthcare professionals being more reliable. Improving the quality of health-related videos necessitates professional input and guidance.
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