YouTube as a source of information for stroke rehabilitation: a cross-sectional analysis of quality and reliability of videos
Rheumatology International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
45(4)
Published: March 22, 2025
Abstract
Introduction
Due
to
YouTube’s
meteoric
rise
in
popularity,
the
quality
and
reliability
of
health-related
videos
on
YouTube
are
being
questioned,
particularly
specialized
fields
like
stroke
rehabilitation.
This
research
aimed
assess
relevant
Method
Video
listing
was
conducted
December
17,
2024,
using
keywords
“Stroke
Rehabilitation”,
Physical
Therapy”,
Neurophysiotherapy”,
Therapy
Techniques”
as
query
terms.
A
final
sample
72
selected
upon
completion
evaluated
according
inclusion
exclusion
criteria.
The
Global
Quality
Scale
(GQS),
Modified
DISCERN
Questionnaire,
JAMA
Benchmark
Criteria,
Patient
Education
Materials
Assessment
Tool
for
Audio/Visual
(PEMAT-A/V)
were
among
evaluation
tools
used
analyze
each
video.
Researchers
captured
videos’
fundamental
components
compared
classifications.
Results
Of
examined,
29.2%
(
n
=
21)
categorized
low
quality,
20.8%
15)
intermediate
level,
50%
36)
high
quality.
Videos
generated
by
academic
medical
centers
(77.8%)
nonphysician
healthcare
professionals
(59.4%)
primarily
while
from
independent
users
(100%)
TV
channels
(66.7%)
displayed
lowest
Significant
differences
observed
when
comparing
groups
based
daily
views,
likes,
comments
p
<
0.05).
scores
detected
low-quality
group.
correlations
identified
between
GQS
other
evaluative
instruments
0.001),
indicating
consistency
across
frameworks.
Conclusion
possesses
considerable
potential
an
instructional
tool
inconsistency
video
underscores
necessity
enhanced
content
control,
editing,
advocacy
high-quality,
evidence-based
resources.
Promoting
collaboration
academics,
professionals,
producers
could
augment
platform’s
efficacy.
Language: Английский
STROKE AND ITS IMPACT ON FAMILIES OF PATIENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY OF FAMILY MEMBERS
Central Asian Journal of Medical Hypotheses and Ethics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 31 - 47
Published: March 31, 2025
Stroke
significantly
impacts
not
only
patients
but
also
their
relatives,
who
face
the
emotional
and
physical
burden
of
caregiving.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
examine
influence
caregiving
for
stroke
on
state
relatives
identify
needs
support
education.
Methods:
involved
n-1336
patients,
based
n-396
had
suffered
a
stroke,
using
questionnaires
assess
state,
stress
levels,
access
rehabilitation
services.
Respondents
are
have
severe
requiring
constant
external
care,
with
an
NIHSS
score
at
least
15
first
stage
according
Renkin
scale,
>3
points
which
pronounced
impairments
in
Activities
Daily
Living
(ADL).
Statistical
methods,
including
Kruskal-Wallis
tests
chi-square
tests,
were
applied.
Results:
respondents
differs
(p
<
0.005)
those
do
receive
or
rarely
services
(χ²
=
51.4600,
df
6,
p
0.001).
(H
(9,
n=1136)
643,7460,
Conclusions:
Data
analysis
showed
that
many
experience
significant
psychological
pressure,
negatively
affecting
well-being.
Participants
received
regular
tele-rehabilitation
reported
higher
quality
life.
Deficiencies
accessibility
centers
lack
knowledge
about
proper
identified.
Language: Английский