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Quality and Content Analysis of YouTube Videos on Stem Cell Transplantation in Children with Cancer

Kanserli Çocuklarda Kök Hücre Nakli ile İlgili YouTube Videolarının Kalitesi ve İçerik Analizi

Ayşe Arıcıoğlu Sülün(SİİRT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-4084-5273
Ceren Nur Yılmaz(SİİRT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0007-9929-2603
Pages
247–256
Publication Date
2025-11-30
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Conclusion: The overall quality of YouTube videos about stem cell transplantation in pediatric cancer patients is limited, and there is a clear disconnect between viewer engagement and content accuracy.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the quality, reliability, and viewer engagement of YouTube videos providing information about stem cell transplantation in children with hematologic malignancies.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: A total of 40 YouTube videos were selected and analyzed using systematic search criteria.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: The overall quality of YouTube videos about stem cell transplantation in pediatric cancer patients is limited, and there is a clear disconnect between viewer engagement and content accuracy.
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⚙️Variables:Kök hücre nakli · çocukluk çağı kanseri · YouTube

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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the quality, reliability, and viewer engagement of YouTube videos providing information about stem cell transplantation in children with hematologic malignancies. Methods: A total of 40 YouTube videos were selected and analyzed using systematic search criteria. The videos were assessed for quality using the Global Quality Scale and the modified DISCERN instrument, and descriptive data such as video length, number of views, likes, comments, and source type were collected. Statistical analyses, including the Kruskal–Wallis test and Pearson correlation, were performed to explore associations between content quality and viewer engagement metrics. Results: Although most videos were uploaded by doctors (90%), the average quality scores were moderate. Only a small proportion of videos were rated as excellent. A strong positive correlation was observed between the modified DISCERN and Global Quality Scale scores (r = 0.947, p < 0.01), indicating consistency between the two evaluation tools. Conclusion: The overall quality of YouTube videos about stem cell transplantation in pediatric cancer patients is limited, and there is a clear disconnect between viewer engagement and content accuracy. These findings highlight the need for professionally produced, structured, and patient-centered video content to support parents and caregivers.

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Amaç: Bu çalışma, hematolojik malignite tanısı almış çocuklara yönelik kök hücre nakli hakkında bilgi veren YouTube videolarının kalite, güvenilirlik ve izleyici etkileşimi açısından değerlendirilmesini amaçlamıştır. Yöntem: YouTube’da sistematik arama kriterlerine göre seçilen toplam 40 video analiz edilmiştir. Videoların kalitesi Global Quality Scale ve mDISCERN aracı kullanılarak değerlendirilmiş olup video süresi, izlenme sayısı, beğeni sayısı, yorum sayısı ve video kaynağı gibi tanımlayıcı veriler toplanmıştır. İçerik kalitesi ile izleyici etkileşimi arasındaki ilişkileri belirlemek amacıyla Kruskal-Wallis ve Pearson korelasyon analizleri uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: Videoların büyük çoğunluğu doktorlar tarafından yüklenmiş olsa da (%90), ortalama kalite puanları orta düzeyde bulunmuştur (DISCERN: 3.42±0.93; GQS: 3.47±0.15). Sadece küçük bir kısmı "mükemmel" olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Video kaynaklarına göre kalite puanları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark saptanmamıştır (p > 0.05). DISCERN ve GQS puanları arasında güçlü bir pozitif korelasyon belirlenmiştir (r = 0.947, p < 0.01). Sonuçlar: YouTube’da çocukluk çağı kanseri hastalarına yönelik kök hücre nakli ile ilgili videoların genel kalite düzeyi sınırlıdır. İzleyici etkileşimi ile içerik doğruluğu arasında açık bir uyumsuzluk söz konusudur. Bu bulgular, ebeveynler ve bakım verenleri desteklemek amacıyla profesyonel, yapılandırılmış ve hasta odaklı video içeriklerinin üretilmesi gerekliliğini ortaya koymaktadır.

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Sülün, A. A., Yılmaz, C. N. (2025). Quality and Content Analysis of YouTube Videos on Stem Cell Transplantation in Children with Cancer. Doğu Karadeniz Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 4 Sayı: 4, 247–256. https://doi.org/10.59312/ebshealth.1722227

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