Abstract
Aim: YouTube is a favorite video-sharing website that is frequently visited by both patients and healthcare providers for seeking medical information. This study aimed to assess the reliability, quality, and medical content of YouTube videos regarding hypercholesterolemia.
Methods: YouTube.com was searched for the following search terms: ‘‘hypercholesterolemia, “high cholesterol,” “hyperlipidemia,” and “dyslipidemia. Among the 800 videos screened, 132 fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were examined. The reliability and quality of videos were assessed by two five-point scales (modified Quality Criteria for Consumer Health Information (DISCERN) and Global Quality Scale (GQS), respectively).
Results: Of the 132 analyzed videos, 98 (74.2%) were identified as useful, while 34 (25.8%) videos with higher viewership were identified as misleading videos. The reliability (2,68±1,18 vs. 0,94±0,91, p
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Anadolu Klinigi Tip Bilimleri Dergisi
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