The quality evaluation of information in hospice and palliative care short videos on Douyin (TikTok's Chinese version) and Bilibili: a cross-sectional study - Summary - MDSpire
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The quality evaluation of information in hospice and palliative care short videos on Douyin (TikTok's Chinese version) and Bilibili: a cross-sectional study
To assess the quality and reliability of Chinese-language short videos related to hospice and palliative care (HPC) on Douyin and Bilibili and analyze the associations between content characteristics and user involvement.
Approach:
Key Findings:
Douyin videos had significantly higher GQS scores compared to Bilibili (median score 4.75 vs. 4.40, p < 0.001).
No significant differences in mDISCERN and JAMA scores between the two platforms.
Healthcare professional-uploaded videos had better quality ratings across all assessment methods.
User engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares) were significantly greater on Douyin than on Bilibili (all p < 0.001).
Likes and GQS scores showed a weak positive correlation (r = 0.376, p < 0.001).
Interpretation:
The overall quality of HPC-related short videos on both platforms was fair, with significant room for improvement in reliability and evidence use.
Limitations:
The search was limited to the term '安宁疗护', potentially missing alternative expressions related to HPC.
The study only analyzed the top 100 videos, which may not represent the entire content available on the platforms.
Conclusion:
Improving content regulation and promoting authoritative health information on short video platforms is essential.
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