Are YouTube Videos Reliable for Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder? A Comprehensive Analysis of Accuracy, Quality, and Content

Objective: This study evaluates the accuracy, quality, reliability, and content of 56 YouTube videos on calcific tendinitis of the shoulder.Data on views, likes, dislikes, video type, duration, content, view rate, and upload date were recorded.The videos were assessed using DISCERN, JAMA, GQS, and VPI scores to measure quality and educational value. Materials and Methods:In June 2024, three orthopedic surgeons analyzed 56 YouTube videos on "Calcific tendinitis of shoulder" using DISCERN, JAMA, GQS, and VPI.Data were analyzed with SPSS, using descriptive statistics and the Kruskal-Wallis test for non-normally distributed data (p=0.05),while Spearman correlation assessed variable relationships. Results:The analysis revealed reliable GQS, DISCERN, and JAMA scores.The average video duration was 376 seconds, with 153,936 views and 3,397 likes.DISCERN scores ranged from 20.33 to 70.67, JAMA from 1 to 4, and GQS from 1 to 4.67.Most videos focused on disease and treatment, with 60.7% created by doctors.Doctor-produced content had significantly higher DISCERN, GQS, and JAMA scores, with strong correlations between these metrics. Conclusion:This study found that most YouTube videos on calcific tendinitis are of moderate quality, with higher-quality videos produced by doctors.A strong correlation between JAMA, DISCERN, and GQS scores indicates consistent quality across these measures.The study highlights the need for better health-related video content on platforms like YouTube to provide accurate, reliable information to patients.Future research could expand this analysis to other social media platforms.