| Yazarlar (3) |
Nazım Abdülkadir Kankılıç
Türkiye |
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Bensu Bulut
Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Türkiye |
Prof. Dr. Ramazan KOCAASLAN
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye |
| Özet |
| Aim This study aimed to evaluate the reliability, quality, and educational value of YouTube videos related to acute epididymitis, a common urological condition for which many individuals seek information online.Material And Methods On May 15, 2025, a cross-sectional search was conducted on YouTube using the terms “acute epididymitis,” “epididymitis,” and “epididymo-orchitis.” To reduce algorithmic bias, the search was performed using incognito mode with a cleared history and a US-based VPN connection. The first 100 videos from each term were screened (total: 300). After applying exclusion criteria, 121 videos were included. Two reviewers independently assessed all videos. A third evaluator resolved disagreements. Video content was evaluated using three standardized tools: DISCERN, Global Quality Scale (GQS), and JAMA benchmark criteria. Videos were categorized as either applicable or deceptive based on scientific accuracy and completeness.Results Out of 121 videos, 85 (70.2%) were found to be useful. Videos uploaded by medical professionals and institutions had significantly higher quality scores across all evaluation tools. Helpful videos had a longer average duration compared to deceptive ones. Excellent inter-rater agreement was achieved for all scoring tools. No significant correlation was observed between the number of views or likes and the reliability of the video content.Conclusion YouTube hosts a substantial number of high-quality videos on acute epididymitis, especially those produced by medical professionals. However, the presence of misleading content highlights the need for greater involvement from … |
| Anahtar Kelimeler |
| Makale Türü | Özgün Makale |
| Makale Alt Türü | Ulusal alan endekslerinde (TR Dizin, ULAKBİM) yayınlanan tam makale |
| Dergi Adı | Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences |
| Dergi ISSN | 2146-2631 |
| Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | TR DİZİN |
| Makale Dili | İngilizce |
| Basım Tarihi | 10-2025 |
| Cilt No | 15 |
| Sayı | 1 |
| Sayfalar | 94 / 99 |
| DOI Numarası | 10.5505/kjms.2025.00087 |
| Makale Linki | https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/kaftbd/issue/95231/1807922 |
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