bims-librar Biomed News
on Biomedical librarianship
Issue of 2023–01–15
eleven papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. How research into healthcare staff use and non-use of e-books led to planning a joint approach to e-book policy and practice across UK and Ireland healthcare libraries.
  2. Feasibility and desirability of screening search results from Google Search exhaustively for systematic reviews: a cross-case analysis.
  3. Evaluation of quality, readability, suitability, and usefulness of online resources available to cancer survivors.
  4. Patient education information material assessment criteria: A scoping review.
  5. The quality and reliability of the Internet as a source of information for hypodontia patients.
  6. Educational value assessment of YouTube surgical videos of green light laser vaporization of the prostate.
  7. Qualitative Evaluation of YouTube Videos on Dental Fear, Anxiety and Phobia.
  8. Reliability of YouTube videos on robotic spine surgery for patient education.
  9. The quality and reliability analysis of YouTube videos about insulin resistance.
  10. Usefulness of YouTube in Sharing Information about New Gene Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Content Analysis.
  11. YouTube as an Information Source for Lumbar Disc Herniations: A Systematic Review.
  1. Health Info Libr J. 2023 Jan 10.
    How research into healthcare staff use and non-use of e-books led to planning a joint approach to e-book policy and practice across UK and Ireland healthcare libraries.
    Hélène Gorring, Denise Duffy, Alison Forde, Donna Irving, Katherine Morgan, Katie Nicholas.
      The research goals were to obtain an understanding of who the users of e-books in the NHS are, what they are using e-books for, and when and how they use them. This article presents the methodology used and the findings from the research. It also explores the outputs and next steps from the research, both for the individual countries and collectively. The Five Nations group, (library leads in England, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland and Wales) commissioned research into healthcare staff use and non-use of e-books to understand the behaviours, needs and expectations of healthcare staff and to identify shared challenges around e-books to inform policy and practice.
    Keywords:  United Kingdom; collaboration; electronic books; health professionals; health services research; information seeking behaviour
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/hir.12469
  2. Res Synth Methods. 2023 Jan 12.
    Feasibility and desirability of screening search results from Google Search exhaustively for systematic reviews: a cross-case analysis.
    Simon Briscoe, Rebeca Abbott, Hassanat Lawal, Liz Shaw, Jo Thompson Coon.
      A commonly reported challenge of using Google Search to identify studies for a systematic review is the high number of results retrieved. Thus, 'stopping rules' are applied when screening, such as screening only the first 100 results. However, recent evidence shows that Google Search estimates a much higher number of results than the viewable number, raising the possibility of exhaustive screening. This study aimed to provide further evidence on the feasibility of screening search results from Google Search exhaustively, and to assess the desirability of this in terms of identifying studies for a systematic review. We conducted a cross-case analysis of the search results of eight Google Search searches from two systematic reviews. Feasibility of exhaustive screening was ascertained by calculating the viewable number of results. Desirability was ascertained according to: (1) the distribution of studies within the results, irrespective of relevance to a systematic review; (2) the distribution of studies which met the inclusion criteria for the two systematic reviews. The estimated number of results across the eight searches ranged from 342,000 to 72,300,000. The viewable number ranged from 272 to 364. Across the eight searches the distribution of studies was highest in the first 100 results. However, the lowest ranking relevant studies were ranked 227th and 215th for the two systematic reviews. One study per review was identified uniquely from searching Google Search, both within the first 100 results. The findings suggest it is feasible and desirable to screen Google Search results more extensively than commonly reported. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/jrsm.1622
  3. J Cancer Surviv. 2023 Jan 10.
    Evaluation of quality, readability, suitability, and usefulness of online resources available to cancer survivors.
    Lydia Rosa Bourdache, Lydia Ould Brahim, Sydney Wasserman, Marrah Nicolas-Joseph, Francesca Y E Frati, Eric Belzile, Sylvie D Lambert.
       PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality, readability, suitability, and usefulness of resources publicly available to adult cancer survivors (aged 18 +) who have completed primary treatment.
    METHODS: Resources were identified in July 2021 through Google. Search completeness was verified using Yahoo, Bing, and MedlinePlus. Retrieved resources were assessed for quality using the DISCERN, readability, suitability using the Suitability Assessment Measure (SAM), and usefulness based on a list of unmet needs and self-management skills derived from the literature. Descriptive analyses were conducted, and a cluster analysis identified the highest-scoring resources.
    RESULTS: Forty-five resources were included. The mean DISCERN score was fair at 63.3% (SD 13.7%) with low-rated items being sources, publication date, and risks and mechanisms of treatment. The mean reading grade level was 11.19 (SD 1.61, range 8-16) with only one resource scoring an 8. The mean SAM score was in the adequate range at 48.2% (SD 10.6%), with graphics being the lowest-rated section. On average, included resources addressed 57.7% (SD 27.3%) of the unmet needs and 48.4% (SD 20.9%) of the self-management skills, the least addressed being problem-solving.
    CONCLUSION: Quality and suitability were fair, whereas readability exceeded recommended levels. Only one resource had a superior score in both quality and suitability.
    IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: The most pressing need is to develop resources for cancer survivors that address their unmet needs and are accessible in terms of literacy. Study findings outline the highest-scoring resources currently available to survivors, families, and clinicians.
    Keywords:  Cancer; Consumer health information; Oncology; Patient education; Psycho-oncology; Self-management
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-022-01318-5
  4. Health Info Libr J. 2023 Jan 13.
    Patient education information material assessment criteria: A scoping review.
    Khadijeh Ahmadzadeh, Masoud Bahrami, Firoozeh Zare-Farashbandi, Payman Adibi, Mohammad Ali Boroumand, Alireza Rahimi.
       BACKGROUND: Patient education information material (PEIM) is an essential component of patient education programs in increasing patients' ability to cope with their diseases. Therefore, it is essential to consider the criteria that will be used to prepare and evaluate these resources.
    OBJECTIVE: This paper aims to identify these criteria and recognize the tools or methods used to evaluate them.
    METHODS: National and international databases and indexing banks, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, the Cochrane Library, Magiran, SID and ISC, were searched for this review. Original or review articles, theses, short surveys, and conference papers published between January 1990 and June 2022 were included.
    RESULTS: Overall, 4688 documents were retrieved, of which 298 documents met the inclusion criteria. The criteria were grouped into 24 overarching criteria. The most frequently used criteria were readability, quality, suitability, comprehensibility and understandability.
    CONCLUSION: This review has provided empirical evidence to identify criteria, tools, techniques or methods for developing or evaluating a PEIM. The authors suggest that developing a comprehensive tool based on these findings is critical for evaluating the overall efficiency of PEIM using effective criteria.
    Keywords:  evaluation; information source; patient education; patient information; scoping review
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/hir.12467
  5. J Orthod. 2023 Jan 11. 14653125221145705
    The quality and reliability of the Internet as a source of information for hypodontia patients.
    Emma Goodrum, Ama Johal.
       OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine the quality, reliability and usability of information on the Internet regarding hypodontia.
    METHOD: A survey of patients with hypodontia revealed seven key search terms favoured by patients: Hypodontia; Congenitally missing teeth; Missing teeth; Gaps in teeth; Cure of missing teeth; Information on missing teeth; and Treatment of missing teeth. These were entered into four search engines: Google; Ask; Wikipedia; and NHS Choices. Relevant websites were assessed for their overall demographics, author type, country of origin and rank within the search engine. They were then analysed using five validated assessment tools. Intra-examiner reliability was assessed, and statistical analysis of the data was undertaken.
    RESULTS: Good intra-examiner reliability was observed. A total of 48 websites were included for analysis from an initial 1718. There was no relationship between the ranking of a website on a search engine and the quality of information it contained. When medical search terminology was used, it resulted in websites of better quality than layperson search terms. Most websites were produced by general dental or specialist dental practices but the quality of these was poorer than those developed by private companies and medical organisations. The country of origin was primarily the USA and UK; however, this had no relationship to website quality. Overall, the majority of websites scored poorly for the validated tools and none scored well across multiple tools. A statistical analysis showed a positive relationship between the LIDA and DISCERN instruments but no other correlation between other validated tools was found.
    CONCLUSION: The quality and reliability of information on the Internet regarding hypodontia is generally poor. There is a need for a reliable online hypodontia resource that can be recommended for patient use.
    Keywords:  Internet; aetiology of malocclusion and growth; hypodontia; quality of information
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/14653125221145705
  6. Transl Androl Urol. 2022 Dec;11(12): 1621-1628
    Educational value assessment of YouTube surgical videos of green light laser vaporization of the prostate.
    Shi-Qin Yang, Yuan-Zhuo Chen, Liao Peng, Wei Wang, Jia-Wei Chen, Yang Fan, De-Yi Luo.
       Background: YouTube is commonly used by doctors to learn surgery. To date, no studies have evaluated the quality of videos on photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) on YouTube. Our aim was to assess the educational value of YouTube videos regarding PVP.
    Methods: "Green light laser vaporization of the prostate" and "photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP)" were searched by 2 authors on YouTube on February 14, 2022. Based on the Laparoscopic Surgery Video Educational Guidelines and previous studies, a checklist that included 4 major and 16 minor items was developed. SPSS version 26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) was used to analyze the data using correlation analysis.
    Results: A total of 74 surgical videos were assessed. The mean number of days available for educational videos was 2,607 days (range, 156-5,854 days), with the earliest videos dating back to 2006 and the latest to 2021. The average length was 12.69 minutes (range, 0.73-123.7, SD 21.25). The majority of videos originated in the United States, and the video definition was divided into high, moderate, and low, accounting for 21.6%, 66.2%, and 12.2% of the videos, respectively. The average numbers of likes and dislikes for videos were 34.26 (SD 87.96) and 0, respectively. The average score of the videos was 6.65 (range, 2-12, SD 2.79). The correlation analysis indicated that the number of views of these videos was related to the number of online days and likes. The scores of videos were related to the number of likes, and the annual average number of views was related to both the number of views and the number of surgeon likes.
    Conclusions: There is a lack of high-quality surgical videos of green laser vaporization of the prostate on YouTube. More detailed explanations of the key steps of the operation are needed. We hope that more videos with higher educational value will be published in the future to help surgeons master this technology.
    Keywords:  Greenlight laser vaporization of the prostate; photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP); quality assessment; surgical education
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.21037/tau-22-318
  7. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Dec 31. pii: 750. [Epub ahead of print]20(1):
    Qualitative Evaluation of YouTube Videos on Dental Fear, Anxiety and Phobia.
    Natalie Sui Miu Wong, Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Colman Patrick McGrath, Yiu Yan Leung.
      The aim of this study was to review the health information of dental fear-, dental anxiety-, and dental phobia-related videos on YouTube. The 100 most widely viewed videos for the keywords "dental fear", "dental anxiety", and "dental phobia" were chosen for evaluation. Out of the 300 videos, 145 videos met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. It was found that most of them were produced by the professions, with a dentist delivering the key messages or with patients giving testimonials. Many etiological factors and symptoms were described. Many pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions were recommended to the audience, such as sedation and distraction, respectively. However, there was a lack of information on the definition or diagnostic criteria of dental fear, dental anxiety, and dental phobia. Videos with high views had a higher ratio of misleading information. Videos with a dentist being the informant had a similar ratio of misleading information compared to other videos. Without adequate information on how to diagnose, it would be very difficult for the audience to determine if the video content was relevant or useful. The dental profession can work together with psychologists or psychiatrists to produce authoritative videos with accurate content.
    Keywords:  YouTube; dental anxiety; dental fear; dental phobia; media; non-pharmacological; online patient education material; pharmacological
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010750
  8. J Clin Neurosci. 2023 Jan 10. pii: S0967-5868(22)00484-2. [Epub ahead of print]109 6-10
    Reliability of YouTube videos on robotic spine surgery for patient education.
    Adrian Safa, Gaetano De Biase, Kelly Gassie, Diogo Garcia, Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, Selby G Chen.
       BACKGROUND: Robotic surgical systems developed to improve spine surgery accuracy. Studies have found significant reductions in screw revisions and radiation exposure with robotic assistance compared with open surgery. YouTube is the largest online video platform for medical education. Therefore, there is a need for the continuous critical assessment of healthcare-related YouTube videos. Our objective is to assess the reliability of YouTube videos on robotic spine surgery for patient education.
    METHODS: In April of 2022, YouTube was queried for the following keywords: "Robotic Spine Surgery". The "Relevance-Based Ranking" filter was applied, and the first 3 result pages were considered. Videos had to be uploaded by universities or hospitals and be in the English. Three independent healthcare personnel evaluated the videos' education quality using the DISCERN tool.
    RESULTS: Our study found that 33 % of videos analyzed scored above a 3 on the DISCERN scoring scale (considered a ''good" video), with overall mean DISCERN score of 2.8 ± 1.3 (SD). The duration of videos was significantly different between the two groups (Good = 16 min ± 21 vs Unhelpful = 4 min ± 4, p = 0.01). In the helpful group, other characteristics were number of views (16331 ± 31308), likes (88 ± 168) and dislikes (5 ± 8). No statistically significant differences were observed compared to the unhelpful group: number of views (6515 ± 9074; P = 0.20), likes (39 ± 55; P = 0.21) and dislikes (3 ± 4; P = 0.33).
    CONCLUSION: Our study shows that YouTube videos on robotic spine surgery lack accuracy and have poor educational value. There should be increased institutional oversight to combat the spread of misinformation.
    Keywords:  Patient education; Robotic spine surgery; Social media; YouTube
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2022.12.014
  9. Int J Med Inform. 2023 Jan 07. pii: S1386-5056(23)00004-7. [Epub ahead of print]171 104987
    The quality and reliability analysis of YouTube videos about insulin resistance.
    Abdullah Shuab, Michał Krakowiak, Tomasz Szmuda.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.104987
  10. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Jan 03. pii: 147. [Epub ahead of print]11(1):
    Usefulness of YouTube in Sharing Information about New Gene Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Content Analysis.
    Kyeong Yeol Kim, Chan Woong Jang, Seok Young Chung, Myungsang Kim, Sung-Rae Cho, Han Eol Cho.
      This study aimed to objectively assess YouTube videos' quality, reliability, and information delivery capability regarding novel spinal muscular atrophy treatments. Using the keywords "nusinersen", "spinraza", "ridisplam", "evrysdi", "onasemnogene abeparvovec", and "zolgensma", we were able to retrieve and screen 360 videos before settling on a final sample of 99 on 25 September 2022. Then, two independent raters used the mDISCERN and GQS instruments to evaluate the videos' reliability and quality and the Information Delivery Capability (IDC) score to assess the videos' accuracy and patient-friendliness. The quality, reliability, and information delivery capability of the videos about the new treatment for SMA were quite heterogeneous, with an average mDISCERN, GQS, and IDC score of 3.172 ± 0.899, 2.980 ± 1.025, and 4.141 ± 1.747, respectively. In-depth analysis showed that healthcare expert videos that explained contents while showing infographic supplements had good quality, reliability, and information delivery capability. As YouTube is already a dominant media platform, the public may obtain new information about novel therapeutics for SMA through YouTube. It is necessary to consider how SMA patients and caregivers can choose trusted sources with reliable information on YouTube, and our results can provide clues. Additionally, experts should strive to provide more accurate, reliable, and patient-oriented videos.
    Keywords:  YouTube; distance; education; genetic therapy; health education; muscular atrophy; social media; spinal
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11010147
  11. World Neurosurg. 2023 Jan 04. pii: S1878-8750(23)00009-8. [Epub ahead of print]
    YouTube as an Information Source for Lumbar Disc Herniations: A Systematic Review.
    Neil V Mohile, Nathaniel W Jenkins, Moses I Markowitz, Danny Lee, Chester J Donnally.
       STUDY DESIGN: Review OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of YouTube's current patient accessible health information on the topic of lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
    SUMMARY: The internet is a source of health information for patients. Quality of information available to patients is varied and uncontrolled. Physicians should be familiar with the overall quality of the information.
    METHODS: YouTube was queried using three different search strings: (1) "disc herniation," (2) "lumbar disc herniation," or (3) "lower back disc herniation." Video duplicates, non-English, contained no audio or were not relevant to LDH were excluded. The first 50 videos per search string were evaluated. Two reviewers independently assessed videos. Parameters included duration, upload date, number of views, number of likes, views per day and likes per day. A scoring system was used to grade the videos for their performance on diagnosis and treatment of LDH.
    RESULTS: The first 50 videos produced a total number of hits of 50,500, 29,100, and 22,100 respectively. Strong agreement, assessed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), was demonstrated between readers for both diagnostic scores (ICC .921, 95% CI .866 to .953) and treatment scores (ICC .916, 95% CI .855 to .951). Educational Physician videos had significantly greater diagnostic and treatment scores compared to Non-physician videos (9.54 vs 7.05, p = 0.048, and 6.53 vs 5.3, p = 0.004).
    CONCLUSION: YouTube videos pertaining to LDH were found to have low overall quality. Physicians should be cognizant about information sources readily available to patients as they may influence patient expectations and preconceptions.
    Keywords:  Education; Google; Low Back Pain; Lumbar Disc Herniation; YouTube
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2023.01.004
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