Department of Dermatology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022 Mar;47(3):606-608. doi: 10.1111/ced.15017. Epub 2021 Dec 8.
YouTube® is a powerful resource for the dissemination of health information to the general public. We assessed the quality, understandability and evidence-based content of YouTube videos discussing hidradenitis suppurativa treatments, categorized by source: dermatologists, other healthcare professionals, or patients. We demonstrated patient videos were the most popular by viewers, but had the worst ratings for quality and understandability of information presented. Moreover, patient videos were the least likely to recommend the evidence-based treatments. Moving forward, there should be a partnership between dermatologists and patient advocates to create engaging, educational online content for patients to take ownership of their own health.
YouTube® 是向公众传播健康信息的强大资源。我们评估了按来源（皮肤科医生、其他医疗保健专业人员或患者）分类的讨论化脓性汗腺炎治疗方法的 YouTube 视频的质量、可理解性和基于证据的内容。我们发现，患者视频最受观众欢迎，但在信息质量和可理解性方面的评分最差。此外，患者视频最不可能推荐基于证据的治疗方法。今后，皮肤科医生和患者权益倡导者之间应该建立合作伙伴关系，为患者创建有吸引力的教育性在线内容，让他们能够掌控自己的健康。
