YouTube as a source of information on mouth (oral) cancer
Copyright policy )YouTube as a source of information on mouth (oral) cancer
ObjectivesWe examined the content of YouTube™ videos on mouth (oral) cancer and evaluated their usefulness in promoting early detection of oral cancer.Materials and MethodsA systematic search of YouTube™ for videos containing information on mouth cancer was conducted using the keywords ‘mouth cancer’ and ‘oral cancer’. Demographics of videos, including type, source, length, and viewers’ interaction, were evaluated, and three researchers independently assessed the videos for usefulness in promoting early detection of oral cancer.ResultsA total of 188 YouTube™ videos (152 patient‐oriented educational videos and 36 testimonial videos) were analyzed. The overall usefulness score ranged from 0 to 10 (mean = 3.56 ± 2.44). The most useful videos ranked late on the viewing list, and there was no significant correlation between video usefulness and viewing rate, viewers’ interaction, and video length. Videos uploaded by individual users were less useful compared with videos uploaded by professional organizations or by healthcare professionals.ConclusionHealthcare professionals, academic institutions, and professional organizations have a responsibility for improving the content of YouTube™ about mouth cancer by uploading useful videos, and directing patients to reliable information sources.
- University College London United Kingdom
- University of Jordan Jordan
Consumer Health Information, Patient Education as Topic, Universities, Risk Factors, Video Recording, Humans, Personal Narratives as Topic, Mouth Neoplasms, Social Media
Consumer Health Information, Patient Education as Topic, Universities, Risk Factors, Video Recording, Humans, Personal Narratives as Topic, Mouth Neoplasms, Social Media
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