Evidence-based quality and accuracy of YouTube videos about nephrolithiasis.

Mitchell M HuangJared S WinokerMohamad E AllafBrian R MatlagaKevin Koo

Published in: BJU international (2020)

Interest in YouTube videos about nephrolithiasis has doubled since 2015. While highly viewed videos vary widely in quality and accuracy, videos produced by academic hospitals have significantly fewer inaccurate claims. Given the high prevalence of stone disease and poor-quality videos, patients should be directed to evidence-based content online.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
quality improvement
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis
social media
health insurance
health information
patient reported outcomes