Evaluating the Quality and Trustworthiness of Short Videos on Rheumatoid Arthritis Found on Bilibili and TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Evaluating the Quality and Trustworthiness of Short Videos on Rheumatoid Arthritis Found on Bilibili and TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • By

  • Junpeng Qiu

  • Muyuan Hou

  • Yifei Liufu

  • Junxing Yang

  • Fangjun Xiao

  • March 1, 2026

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    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting 0.5-1% of the global population, with higher prevalence in women aged 30-50.

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    Short-video platforms like TikTok and Bilibili are increasingly used for health communication, but may also spread misinformation about RA.

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    This study evaluated the quality and reliability of RA-related videos on TikTok and Bilibili, analyzing 209 videos for content accuracy.

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    Video sources included medical professionals, patients, and science communicators, highlighting diverse perspectives on RA management.

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    The findings aim to improve public awareness and education on RA, emphasizing the importance of reliable health information in digital media.

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Evaluating the Quality and Trustworthiness of Short Videos on Rheumatoid Arthritis Found on Bilibili and TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • by Junpeng Qiu, Muyuan Hou, Yifei Liufu, Junxing Yang, Fangjun Xiao

  • March 1, 2026

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