Flashing lights, fading facts. The problem of poor seizure education on Tiktok

The overall quality of health information on TikTok remains low, highlighting the risks associated with user-generated medical content. However, the platform's popularity and the high public interest in health topics present an opportunity for meaningful intervention. Increased participation by healthcare professionals and academic institutions could significantly improve the accuracy of health communication and better serve public health needs on this influential platform.

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Epileptic Disorders
Published
2025-09-30
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https://doi.org/10.1002/epd2.70104
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2
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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Flashing lights, fading facts. The problem of poor seizure education on Tiktok

B. Biševac, Mina Stojković, Stevo Lukić, Mihailo Svetozarević
2 citations
Epileptic Disorders
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
5.63
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Flashing lights, fading facts. The problem of poor seizure education on Tiktok

B. Biševac, Mina Stojković, Stevo Lukić, Mihailo Svetozarević
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Abstract

The overall quality of health information on TikTok remains low, highlighting the risks associated with user-generated medical content. However, the platform's popularity and the high public interest in health topics present an opportunity for meaningful intervention. Increased participation by healthcare professionals and academic institutions could significantly improve the accuracy of health communication and better serve public health needs on this influential platform.

Epileptic DisordersVol. 27(6)
University of Nis (RS)
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
5.63
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