A Quality Assessment of YouTube Videos on Chalazia: Implications for Patient Education and Healthcare Professional Involvement.

BACKGROUND

YouTube has become a popular source of health information for patients. However, the quality and reliability of videos related to a chalazion, a common eyelid condition, have not yet been thoroughly evaluated.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND

METHODS

One hundred YouTube videos were evaluated using keywords such as "chalazion surgery" and "chalazion removal". Two ophthalmologists assessed the videos using the DISCERN, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), and Global Quality Scale (GQS) scoring systems and recorded the source of each video.

RESULTS

Analysis revealed low average DISCERN (33.0), JAMA (2.0), and GQS (2.5) scores, indicating poor quality and reliability. Most videos (64%) were classified as "poor" quality, with only a small percentage rated "good" or "excellent". Higher-quality content exhibited positive correlations with engagement metrics.

CONCLUSION

YouTube videos concerning a chalazion generally lack quality and credibility and are not sufficient for providing reliable patient information. This study emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to refer patients to trustworthy sources for the creation of high-quality, unbiased content.