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Barry Patton1, Anish Madan Lal2, Richeal Ni Riordain2
1Department of Oral Medicine, Cork University Dental School & Hospital, University College Cork, Wilton, T12 E8YV, Cork, Ireland. barry.patton@ucc.ie.
TikTok videos on recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) are generally poor quality. Users should be cautious with oral health information on social media, as misinformation can negatively impact patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Digital Health
- Health Communication
Background:
- Social media platforms are increasingly used for oral health information dissemination.
- Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most prevalent ulcerating oral mucosa condition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the quality of TikTok videos discussing recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).
Main Methods:
- TikTok searches for "canker sores" and "aphthous ulcers" were conducted.
- Videos were categorized by uploader (healthcare professionals vs. others).
- Video quality was assessed using Global Quality Score (GQS), modified DISCERN (mDISCERN), and Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT).
Main Results:
- Eighty-three videos were analyzed, revealing generally poor quality (mean GQS: 2.21, mDISCERN: 1.74).
- PEMAT scores for understandability and actionability were 76.43% and 68.47%, respectively.
- Videos by healthcare professionals showed significantly higher quality (p < 0.001) with a weak positive correlation between engagement and quality (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- The quality of TikTok videos on RAS is predominantly poor.
- Social media users must exercise caution when seeking oral health information online.
- Healthcare professionals should address health misinformation on social media to prevent negative patient outcomes.
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