Trusting the tube? YouTube®’s role in pacemaker patient and physician education

IF 3.2 2区医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

International journal of cardiology Pub Date : 2024-09-21 DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132591

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Abstract

Objective

YouTube®, attracts billions of monthly viewers, including those seeking health-related content. However, the quality standards of information are highly variable. The study aimed to evaluate the educational merit of YouTube® concerning pacemakers, focusing on quality and reliability for educating both patients and physicians.

Methods

The term “pacemaker” was searched on YouTube®. Following the application of exclusion criteria based on video language, duration, and minimum view count, a total of 71 videos were analyzed. Quality was assessed using the Global Quality Score (GQS), while reliability was evaluated using the modified DISCERN (mDISCERN) score. Data and metrics available regarding the channel and the specific video were obtained. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test was employed to assess data normality, and the Mann-Whitney U test was utilized to determine statistical significance.

Results

Youtube videos on cardiac pacemakers proved to be of moderate quality, with an average GQS score of 3.10, and of moderate reliability, indicated by a mean mDISCERN score of 3.08. Higher scores were reported for videos of more than five minute duration, the ones that were targeted at physicians, and the videos with higher view ratios. The presence of a board-certified MD yielded statistically greater mean GQS, but not mDISCERN score. No statistical difference was observed based on the number of likes.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while YouTube® offers significant education opportunities, there is a clear need for enhanced oversight and quality control. Healthcare providers should guide patients towards valid resources and consider collaborating with platforms to develop content standards.

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相信电子管？YouTube® 在起搏器患者和医生教育中的作用。

目标：YouTube® 每月吸引数十亿观众，其中包括寻求健康相关内容的观众。然而，信息的质量标准却千差万别。本研究旨在评估 YouTube® 有关心脏起搏器的教育价值，重点关注教育患者和医生的质量和可靠性：方法：在 YouTube® 上搜索 "心脏起搏器 "一词。方法：在 YouTube® 上搜索 "心脏起搏器 "一词，然后根据视频语言、持续时间和最低浏览次数应用排除标准，共分析了 71 个视频。质量采用全球质量评分（GQS）进行评估，可靠性则采用修改后的 DISCERN（mDISCERN）评分进行评估。我们还获得了有关频道和具体视频的数据和指标。采用 Kolmogorov-Smirnov 检验来评估数据的正态性，采用 Mann-Whitney U 检验来确定统计显著性：有关心脏起搏器的 Youtube 视频质量中等，平均 GQS 得分为 3.10，可靠性中等，平均 mDISCERN 得分为 3.08。时长超过 5 分钟的视频、针对医生的视频和观看率较高的视频得分较高。从统计学角度看，有医学博士认证的视频平均 GQS 得分更高，但 mDISCERN 得分并不高。根据点赞数没有观察到统计差异：总之，虽然 YouTube® 提供了重要的教育机会，但显然需要加强监督和质量控制。医疗服务提供者应引导患者使用有效的资源，并考虑与平台合作制定内容标准。

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来源期刊

International journal of cardiology 医学-心血管系统

CiteScore

6.80

自引率

5.70%

发文量

758

审稿时长

44 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Cardiology is devoted to cardiology in the broadest sense. Both basic research and clinical papers can be submitted. The journal serves the interest of both practicing clinicians and researchers. In addition to original papers, we are launching a range of new manuscript types, including Consensus and Position Papers, Systematic Reviews, Meta-analyses, and Short communications. Case reports are no longer acceptable. Controversial techniques, issues on health policy and social medicine are discussed and serve as useful tools for encouraging debate.