Article
Rheumatology
Orhan Zengin, Mustafa Erkut Onder
Summary: The study found that the quality of educational information on musculoskeletal ultrasound on YouTube is unsatisfactory. There are fewer high-quality videos, and it is recommended that professional organizations and physicians create more high-quality musculoskeletal ultrasound videos. YouTube should consider collaborating with field experts to filter out poor-quality videos.
CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Akin Calisir, Ilhan Ece
Summary: This study aimed to assess the quality and reliability of YouTube videos concerning intragastric balloon. The results showed that there were more reliable videos than non-reliable ones, but the overall reliability and quality of the videos were generally low. Videos uploaded by TV programs were more popular.
Review
Surgery
Tevfik Kivilcim Uprak, Muhammer Ergenc
Summary: By searching for esophagectomy and surgery keywords on YouTube and evaluating 82 videos from the first 150 results, it was found that about two-thirds of the videos demonstrated the Ivor Lewis technique and were performed using thoracoscopic/laparoscopic methods. Industry-sponsored videos scored significantly higher than those produced by individuals and academic centers.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Andrew G. Helming, David S. Adler, Case Keltner, Austin D. Igelman, Glenn E. Woodworth
Summary: The study evaluated the content quality of YouTube videos for professional medical education using quality rating tools (QRTs) and found wide variations in quality scores, with many low scores. Videos authored by academic-physicians were of higher quality on average, but their quality still varied significantly. Video characteristics and engagement metrics were found to be unreliable surrogate measures of video quality.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Saud Sunba, Marc Levin, Vincent Wu, Paolo Campisi
Summary: This study evaluated the usefulness of thyroidectomy videos posted on YouTube for surgical training. A total of 22 videos met the selection criteria. The majority of the videos were of medium quality, with low thyroidectomy-specific grading scores. Therefore, YouTube-sourced thyroidectomy videos should be used to supplement traditional educational methods.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Melih Pamukcu, Tugba Izci Duran
Summary: The study evaluated the quality and reliability of YouTube videos on anakinra self-injection, finding that videos with useful information had higher quality, but patients were unable to effectively differentiate between high- and low-quality videos.
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Xanat Vargas Meza, R. Shizuko Hayashi-Simpliciano, Takumi Yokoyama, Chieko Nishimura, Ryohei Nishida, Yoichi Ochiai
Summary: This study analyzes Ainu-related videos uploaded on YouTube to explore the communication strategies of the Ainu people in current media. The research reveals the different types of content created and/or endorsed by the Ainu people and their allies, as well as the communication strategies used. The study adopts a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis methods, based on Indigenous communication approaches.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Anooj A. Patel, Lianne Mulvihill, Alison Jin, Ashit Patel, Robert D. Galiano
Summary: This study assessed the information quality of YouTube videos related to aesthetic injectables and compared them to websites. The study found that the quality of most videos was low, with plastic surgeons being the highest quality contributors. Therefore, there is a need for improvement in the quality of YouTube videos related to aesthetic injectables.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hong Wang, Chunyi Yan, Tingkui Wu, Xiang Zhang, Junbo He, Zhihao Liu, Hao Liu
Summary: This study aimed to assess the reliability and educational quality of YouTube videos concerning cervical spondylosis (CS). The results showed that the reliability and educational quality of current CS-related videos on YouTube are unsatisfactory. Users face a high risk of encountering inaccurate and misleading information when searching for CS on YouTube.
Article
Respiratory System
Finn M. Wilkens, Claudia Ganter, Katharina Kriegsmann, Heinrike Wilkens, Nicolas Kahn, Gillian C. Goobie, Christopher J. Ryerson, Michael Kreuter
Summary: The quality of YouTube videos about lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is generally low, with most videos failing to provide reliable health information. Online resources contribute to limited and often inaccurate information available to LAM patients.
RESPIRATORY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Omer Ozdemir, Furkan Diren, Osman Boyali, Erdinc Civelek, Serdar Kabatas
Summary: The study evaluated the quality and reliability of carpal tunnel syndrome surgery videos on YouTube and found that most videos were of poor content. However, videos uploaded by medical centers had higher quality scores. There was no significant relationship between video quality and other variables such as likes, dislikes, or views.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Myoung-jun Jung, Min-Seock Seo
Summary: This study aimed to assess and update the content, reliability, and information quality of YouTube videos related to root canal treatment (RCTx). The research found that videos uploaded by universities and professionals had higher accuracy, but overall completeness of YouTube videos related to RCTx was low regardless of the source. Therefore, professionals should take responsibility to provide more accurate and reliable video content.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tolga Memioglu, Mehmet Ozyasar
Summary: This study examined YouTube video contents on myocarditis and its association with COVID-19 for the first time. The analysis found that the videos mainly focused on the associations between myocarditis and COVID-19 disease and vaccination. The reliability and quality of the videos were moderate.
CLINICAL RESEARCH IN CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hanieh Meteran, Simon Hoj, Torben Sigsgaard, Caroline Skovsgaard Diers, Celine Remvig, Howraman Meteran
Summary: This study reveals that YouTube videos on lung cancer are highly popular. Approximately two-thirds of the videos are useful for patient education, but misleading videos attract more viewer engagement and may pose a challenge in terms of misinformation spread.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Ameera J. M. S. AlHasan
Summary: Surgical journals make use of YouTube as a social media platform to share videos for educational and promotional purposes. The use of YouTube videos by surgical journals has benefits such as disseminating reliable information, language versatility, open access and portability, increased visibility for authors and journals, and the humanization of the journal interface. However, challenges need to be addressed, including viewer discretion, copyright protection, Internet connection limitations, algorithmic barriers, and violations of biomedical ethics.
Article
Ophthalmology
O. E. Yucel, S. Demir, L. Niyaz, O. Sayin, A. Gul, N. Ariturk
Article
Ophthalmology
Ertugrul Can, Nurullah Kocak, Ozlem Eski Yucel, Adem Gul, Hilal Eser Ozturk, Osman Sayin
INDIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Ophthalmology
Osman Sayin, Volkan Yeter, Nursen Ariturk
JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Ophthalmology
Selim Demir, Huseyin Ortak, Volkan Yeter, Sait Alim, Osman Sayin, Ufuk Tas, Baris Sonmez
Article
Ophthalmology
Selim Demir, Osman Sayin, Canan Aygun, Huseyin Ortak, Ozlem Eski Yucel, Sukru Kucukoduk, Umit Beden
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY & STRABISMUS
(2013)
Article
Ophthalmology
O. Agca, O. Sayin
Summary: The study found a higher prevalence of COVID-19 in DED patients compared to the general population, supporting the idea that the ocular surface may serve as an entry point for SARS-CoV-2 and that the tear film is an important component of the immune system.
JOURNAL FRANCAIS D OPHTALMOLOGIE
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Hilal Yucel, Osman Sayin
Summary: The study revealed that ROP patients have higher risk of hearing loss in newborn hearing screening, especially in stage 3 ROP patients. It is recommended to follow up the newborn hearing screenings of patients with advanced stage ROP more sensitively.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Osman Sayin, Hasan Altinkaynak
Summary: This study investigated the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on retinal layers in healthy eyes. The results showed that there was no change in retinal layer thickness after the first and 10th sessions of therapy.
UNDERSEA AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE
(2022)
