Quality and content analysis of pes planus exercises videos on Youtube

Abstract

Objective: Youtube is a highly preferred platform for searching health-related information due to its visually supported content. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality and content of flat foot exercise videos available on Youtube. Methods: All videos related to exercises for flat foot on Youtube were evaluated. The videos were assessed based on their main features, described exercises, content narrator, and content publisher. The quality of the videos was evaluated using GQS, JAMA, and DISCERN. Results: This study evaluated 111 videos and found that the exercise most commonly described was the short foot exercise (14.85%). Videos with doctors as content narrators received higher JAMA scores compared to personal trainers/healthy lifestyle coaches (p = .004) and independent users (p = .03). The videos produced by healthcare websites had a shorter duration compared to those produced by independent individuals (p = .008) and professional organizations (p = .019). Additionally, professional organizations had more subscribers than personal accounts (p <.001). A positive correlation was found between video duration and GQS (r = .366, p <.001), JAMA (r = .261, p <.001), and DISCERN (r = .556, p <.001) scores. Conclusions: The study found that the quality of exercise videos on flat foot on Youtube was medium. To obtain more accurate information on the subject of flat foot, healthcare professionals with expertise should share high-quality and reliable videos to guide patients.