J Rhinol.  2022 Jul;29(2):76-81. 10.18787/jr.2021.00391.

YouTube as an Information Resource for Persons Interested in Septoplasty and/or Turbinoplasty

• Jeong CY
• Lee IH
• Kim DH
• Kim SW
• Kim SW

• KMID: 2532008
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18787/jr.2021.00391

Abstract

Background and Objectives
YouTube is a widely used web site. In general, many people search for medical information on YouTube. We evaluated the septoplasty and turbinoplasty videos on YouTube from an expert’s point of view.
Methods
We used “septoplasty,” “turbinoplasty,” and “septoplasty turbinoplasty” to search YouTube. Of the 150 videos, we eventually viewed 83. Two researchers assessed the sources, lengths, and numbers of likes, dislikes, and views. The videos were classified as “excellent,” “moderate,” or “poor” in terms of utility; we also evaluated the uploaded material and content.
Results
Of the 83 videos, 18 (21.7%) were excellent, 27 (32.5%) were moderate, and 38 (45.8%) were poor. We found no significant differences in length and mean likes, dislikes, and views between the groups classified as useful. Fifteen (39.5%) of 38 poor videos were by patients, and 13 (34.2%) of 38 poor videos were by physicians. When organized by content type, videos on personal experiences were significantly longer than the others. Of 20 videos on personal experiences, 15 (75%) were poor and all 5 advertisement videos (100%) were poor.
Conclusion
Information from YouTube on septoplasty and turbinoplasty is not yet adequate. However, since YouTube content cannot be controlled, it is necessary to upload objective and accurate videos for patients and experts in professional groups such as the medical society. Such videos should be promoted and used actively.

Keyword

Septoplasty; Turbinoplasty; YouTube; Quality of information

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  Fig. 1 Methodology of selection of YouTube videos for analysis.

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