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Assessment of the Quality and Trustworthiness of Online Health Content Regarding Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in Short Videos on TikTok and Bilibili: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • By

  • Feng Zhu

  • Jing Deng

  • Yao Sun

  • Jianyun Ma

  • Guoqi Sima

  • Ru Chen

  • June 10, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Assessment of the Quality and Trustworthiness of Online Health Content Regarding Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in Short Videos on TikTok and Bilibili: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsOtoconia movement into semicircular canals causing abnormal vestibular signals.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • BPPV incidence is approximately 64 cases per 100,000 people.
  • About 2.4% of people experience BPPV in their lifetime.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize the Dix-Hallpike maneuver and supine roll test for diagnosis.

Management

  • Implement canalith repositioning procedures and medical therapy as needed.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Evaluate persistent symptoms and assess recurrence risk.

Risks

    Patient & Prescribing Data

    Individuals with BPPV seeking information online.

    Self-repositioning maneuvers may be attempted after watching videos, which could lead to complications.

    Clinical Best Practices

    • Ensure videos accurately present key BPPV-related information.
    • Encourage patients to seek professional care for diagnosis and management.
    • Promote the use of reliable sources for health information.

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    Original Source(s)

    Quality and reliability of online health information on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in TikTok and Bilibili short videos: A cross-sectional content analysis

    • by Feng Zhu, Jing Deng, Yao Sun, Jianyun Ma, Guoqi Sima, Ru Chen

    • June 10, 2026

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