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Purpose <p>In the era of digital information, people commonly turn to the internet for knowledge about medical conditions like temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs), often utilizing audio-visual platforms such as YouTube. Hence, the main objective of this study is to evaluate the quality and reliability of YouTube videos addressing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthrocentesis for patient education.</p> Materials and Methods <p>This study analyzed 50 videos on TMJ arthrocentesis, reviewed by three oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Data collected included video source, duration, upload date, time since upload, total views, likes, dislikes, comments, interaction index, and viewing rate. Video quality was evaluated using the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and the modified Quality Criteria for Consumer Health Information (mDISCERN).</p> Results <p>The mean number of views was 137,419.16, with a mean interaction index of 1.51 and a mean viewing rate of 2803.28. The mean GQS and mDISCERN scores were 2.25 and 1.94, respectively, reflecting low to moderate educational quality and reliability. Interobserver agreement was fair for GQS and slight to fair for mDISCERN.</p> Conclusion <p>Although YouTube offers convenient access to information on TMJ arthrocentesis, most videos demonstrate only poor quality and reliability, underscoring the need for high-quality, clinician led educational content.</p>

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How Reliable Is YouTube for Patients Learning About TMJ Arthrocentesis?

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    2026年3月14日

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  • Hetal Amipara,
  • Ganesh Choudhary,
  • Viraj N. Khismatrao,
  • Apoorva Singh,
  • Pinky Singh

摘要

Purpose

In the era of digital information, people commonly turn to the internet for knowledge about medical conditions like temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs), often utilizing audio-visual platforms such as YouTube. Hence, the main objective of this study is to evaluate the quality and reliability of YouTube videos addressing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthrocentesis for patient education.

Materials and Methods

This study analyzed 50 videos on TMJ arthrocentesis, reviewed by three oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Data collected included video source, duration, upload date, time since upload, total views, likes, dislikes, comments, interaction index, and viewing rate. Video quality was evaluated using the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and the modified Quality Criteria for Consumer Health Information (mDISCERN).

Results

The mean number of views was 137,419.16, with a mean interaction index of 1.51 and a mean viewing rate of 2803.28. The mean GQS and mDISCERN scores were 2.25 and 1.94, respectively, reflecting low to moderate educational quality and reliability. Interobserver agreement was fair for GQS and slight to fair for mDISCERN.

Conclusion

Although YouTube offers convenient access to information on TMJ arthrocentesis, most videos demonstrate only poor quality and reliability, underscoring the need for high-quality, clinician led educational content.