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. 2024 Sep;28(3):1431-1436.
doi: 10.1007/s10006-024-01270-x. Epub 2024 Jun 24.

Is YouTube a reliable source of information for temporomandibular joint ankylosis?

Ganesh Chaudhary  1 , Hetal Amipara  2 , Pinky Singh  3
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Is YouTube a reliable source of information for temporomandibular joint ankylosis?

Ganesh Chaudhary et al. Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Sep.

Abstract

Purpose: In the digital era, the internet is the go-to source of information, and patients often seek insights on medical conditions like TMJ ankylosis. YouTube, a popular platform, is widely used for this purpose. However, YouTube's lack of regulation means it can host unreliable content. Hence, the primary objective of this study is to assess the scientific quality of YouTube videos concerning TMJ ankylosis.

Materials and methods: This study analyzed 59 TMJ ankylosis-related videos. Two Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialists assessed these videos. Data on the video source, duration, upload date, the time elapsed since upload, total views, likes, dislikes and comments, Interaction index, and viewing rate were collected and analyzed. Video quality was assessed using the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and the Quality Criteria for Consumer Health Information (DISCERN), comparing health professionals and non-health professionals.

Results: Health professional's videos were better in terms of GQS 3.21 ± 0.94 and DISCERN score 3.03 ± 0.75 as compared to the non-health professional videos GQS 3.0 ± 1.04, and DISCERN 2.81 ± 1.13. Health professional group videos had more reliability and better quality than the non-health professional group (p < 0.01).

Conclusion: YouTube should not be relied on as a trustworthy source for high-quality and reliable information regarding TMJ ankylosis videos. Healthcare professionals must be prepared to address any ambiguous or misleading information and to prioritize building trustworthy relationships with patients through accurate diagnostic and therapeutic processes.

Keywords: DISCERN; Educational video; GQS; Online learning; TMJ ankylosis; YouTube.

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