Quality Assessment of YouTube Videos as an Information Source for Bowel Management in Children

Abstract

Purpose This study aims to evaluate the quality and reliability of YouTube videos about bowel management in children.Methods On April 6th, 2023, the search results for bowel management in children on YouTube were rated independently by two authors. JAMA Benchmark Criteria (score 0-4) and a modified DISCERN tool (score 16-80) used for quality and reliability assessment. Data was analyzed by Chi-square test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).Results Out of 48 videos included, 15 (31.2%) videos were intended for professionals and 33 (68.8%) for the public. The mean number of views was 144.806 and duration was 22 +/- 28.4 min. The respective mean duration of videos for professionals 57.7 +/- 21.4 min and median number of views was 404.5 (17-8.840) and those for public was 5.7 +/- 10.7 min and 8400 (8-5.175.975) (both, p < 0.005). The respective mean DISCERN and JAMA scores of the videos for the public was 45.30 +/- 13.18 and 2.93 +/- 1.07, and for professionals 75.73 +/- 6.52 and 3.8 +/- 1.06 (both, p < 0.05).Conclusion Although the reliability of the videos uploaded for the professionals about pediatric bowel management was higher than for public, duration of the videos was longer and the viewing rates were lower. Shorter but comprehensive and easy-to-understand guidance videos for the public may be of help.