YouTube as a source of information for parents about silver diamine fluoride

Purpose: To depict and evaluate the characteristics, engagement, content, and quality of YouTube videos containing information about silver diamine fluoride (SDF). Methods: A total of 200 YouTube™ videos were selected and screened, and the video characteristics and engagement indicators were recorde...

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Published in:European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry
Main Author: Hussein A.S.; Norazlan N.S.; Radzi N.S.M.; Hamzah S.H.; Gao X.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH 2024
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Hussein A.S.; Norazlan N.S.; Radzi N.S.M.; Hamzah S.H.; Gao X.
YouTube as a source of information for parents about silver diamine fluoride
2024
European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry


10.1007/s40368-024-00958-8
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85208601254&doi=10.1007%2fs40368-024-00958-8&partnerID=40&md5=228363fd8c38936ba7b888b641085c7b
Purpose: To depict and evaluate the characteristics, engagement, content, and quality of YouTube videos containing information about silver diamine fluoride (SDF). Methods: A total of 200 YouTube™ videos were selected and screened, and the video characteristics and engagement indicators were recorded. They were then reviewed for consistency with current professional guidelines on this topic. Two independent reviewers scored the videos using a customized 8-point scoring and 5-point Global Quality Scale (GQS) to assess the content information and the overall quality of each video. These videos were further classified into good, moderate, and poor videos. Kruskal–Wallis, Chi-squared, and Spearman’s correlation tests were used for the statistical analysis. Results: 110 videos met the inclusion criteria. The median total content score was 3 (IQR = 4) and the median GQS score was 2 (IQR = 2). Less than half (n = 49; 45.5%) of the videos were uploaded by healthcare professionals. The video content was classified as good (n = 26; 23.64%), moderate (n = 43; 39.09%), and poor (n = 41; 37.27%). Good-quality videos have a significantly higher information content score than the other groups (P = 0.001). A strong correlation was found between the total content score and GQS score (rho = 0.970, P = 0.001). Longer duration, higher interaction index, and recent upload are associated with higher content and quality scores. Conclusion: A considerable number of videos are available on YouTube about SDF treatment and are attracting public interest. The content and quality of these videos vary widely and are related to several factors. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry 2024.
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author Hussein A.S.; Norazlan N.S.; Radzi N.S.M.; Hamzah S.H.; Gao X.
spellingShingle Hussein A.S.; Norazlan N.S.; Radzi N.S.M.; Hamzah S.H.; Gao X.
YouTube as a source of information for parents about silver diamine fluoride
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author_sort Hussein A.S.; Norazlan N.S.; Radzi N.S.M.; Hamzah S.H.; Gao X.
title YouTube as a source of information for parents about silver diamine fluoride
title_short YouTube as a source of information for parents about silver diamine fluoride
title_full YouTube as a source of information for parents about silver diamine fluoride
title_fullStr YouTube as a source of information for parents about silver diamine fluoride
title_full_unstemmed YouTube as a source of information for parents about silver diamine fluoride
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description Purpose: To depict and evaluate the characteristics, engagement, content, and quality of YouTube videos containing information about silver diamine fluoride (SDF). Methods: A total of 200 YouTube™ videos were selected and screened, and the video characteristics and engagement indicators were recorded. They were then reviewed for consistency with current professional guidelines on this topic. Two independent reviewers scored the videos using a customized 8-point scoring and 5-point Global Quality Scale (GQS) to assess the content information and the overall quality of each video. These videos were further classified into good, moderate, and poor videos. Kruskal–Wallis, Chi-squared, and Spearman’s correlation tests were used for the statistical analysis. Results: 110 videos met the inclusion criteria. The median total content score was 3 (IQR = 4) and the median GQS score was 2 (IQR = 2). Less than half (n = 49; 45.5%) of the videos were uploaded by healthcare professionals. The video content was classified as good (n = 26; 23.64%), moderate (n = 43; 39.09%), and poor (n = 41; 37.27%). Good-quality videos have a significantly higher information content score than the other groups (P = 0.001). A strong correlation was found between the total content score and GQS score (rho = 0.970, P = 0.001). Longer duration, higher interaction index, and recent upload are associated with higher content and quality scores. Conclusion: A considerable number of videos are available on YouTube about SDF treatment and are attracting public interest. The content and quality of these videos vary widely and are related to several factors. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry 2024.
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