CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT SCOLIOSIS? COMPARISON OF QUALITY, RELIABILITY, AND CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT CONTENTS OF TURKISH WEBSITES AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the quality and reliability of Turkish web pages and YouTube videos prepared for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis information. Another aim of the study was to compare whether internet pages and YouTube videos contain some features related to conservative treatment (brace and exercise). Material and Methods: A total of 46 Turkish digital contents related to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (23 web pages and 23 YouTube videos) were included in the study. The quality of digital content was measured according to the general quality score and reliability of the Journal of American Medical Association benchmark criteria. Results: The general quality scores (p=0.540) and Journal of American Medical Association benchmark scores (p=0.591) of the Turkish websites and the YouTube videos related to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were similar. However, the reliability and educational quality of Turkish websites and videos on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were insufficient. Conclusion: Although the Turkish website and YouTube videos on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis contain valuable information, their quality and reliability need to be increased. Video and web pages are not advantageous compared to each other in terms of educational quality. Additionally, videos and websites should include more information about the conservative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.