Objective:

To systematically evaluate the content quality and reliability of ONFH-related popular science videos on Bilibili and TikTok, focusing on the accuracy and educational value of the information presented.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• The study identified a significant amount of ONFH-related video content on both platforms.
• Quality and reliability of medical videos varied across Bilibili and TikTok.
• The analysis highlighted the need for improved standardization in the dissemination of medical information.

Interpretation:

The findings indicate a wealth of information available on ONFH-related content, but the quality and reliability of this content require further evaluation.

Limitations:

• The study only analyzed publicly available videos and did not assess the content's clinical accuracy, which may limit the applicability of the findings.
• The data collection was limited to videos available at the time of the search, potentially missing newer content and trends in video production.

Conclusion:

This study provides a reference for improving online health communication regarding ONFH, highlighting the need for enhanced quality control in video content.

Source

Based on findings from:

Bilibili and TikTok as sources of medical information on osteonecrosis of the femoral head: A cross-platform content analysis

Bingqi Wei, Liu Chen, Xinyue Zhang, Yijing Li, Jiarong Li, Xingyue Ren, Hang Li, Luwei Zhang, Yunfang Fan, Jiani Meng, Feiyang Chen, Zimeng Xie, Yifan Qi, Yueyang Chen, Shangzeng Wang. Digital Health, 2026.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20552076251411032

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