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Assessment of the quality and dependability of Crohn's disease-related information on Douyin and Xiaohongshu: Insights from user feedback in a cross-sectional analysis

  • By

  • Jing Cai

  • Yuan Huang

  • Min Xu

  • Qingqing Li

  • Jianhong Wu

  • Lihua Liu

  • Fei Wang

  • Peipei Luo

  • March 1, 2026

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    Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that significantly impacts patients' quality of life and increases the risk of colorectal cancer.

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    The incidence of Crohn's disease in East Asia has risen nearly 40-fold over the past 30 years, highlighting the need for reliable health information.

  • 3

    Short video platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu are increasingly used for disseminating medical information, but their quality varies significantly.

  • 4

    The study employs tools like the modified DISCERN and PEMAT to assess the reliability and understandability of Crohn's disease-related videos.

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    Findings aim to guide healthcare workers in optimizing health communication and assist regulatory authorities in establishing content standards.

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Assessment of the quality and dependability of Crohn's disease-related information on Douyin and Xiaohongshu: Insights from user feedback in a cross-sectional analysis

  • by Jing Cai, Yuan Huang, Min Xu, Qingqing Li, Jianhong Wu, Lihua Liu, Fei Wang, Peipei Luo

  • March 1, 2026

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