Transversus abdominis plan bloğu hakkında bir bilgi kaynağı olarak YouTube

Abstract

Aim: The YouTube video platform has recently been used by doctors as a source of information. Many studies have evaluated the quality of YouTube videos. Our aim is to review the quality of transfers andominis plane block videos available on YouTube Material and Methods: Searched the term "Transversus abdominis plane block" on YouTube portal on 20.03.2023. The 50 most clicked videos were included in the study. By two different independent observers; Video durations; number of clicks, likes, dislikes, comments; and publication dates noted. In addition, video contents were reviewed. Video Power Index (VPI) was calculated. Videos were analyzed according to video quality, DISCERN, JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), global quality scale (GQS), AND modified DISCERN scores. Results: The mean DISCERN VALUES of the videos were 59.51 ± 10.53, JAMA scores were 2.8 ± 1.08, GQS scores were 3.54 ± 1.34, and modified DISCERN scores were 3.38 ± 1.24. All videos were “good” according to DISCERN. According to the DISCERN scoring system, 19 videos were excellent, 17 were good, 12 were average, and 2 were poor. Conclusion: The quality of the TAP block related videos on Youtube was quite adequate. The uploaded videos were considered both informative in terms of literature and videos that could be watched in practice.