Assessment of the Accuracy and Trustworthiness of Kidney Stone Information on TikTok and Bilibili: A Cross-Sectional Analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Assessment of the Accuracy and Trustworthiness of Kidney Stone Information on TikTok and Bilibili: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • By

  • Wenbin Li

  • Jianhua Zhang

  • Jie Guo

  • Lan Wang

  • Yujie Ma

  • Ming Li

  • Junqing Hou

  • Song Li

  • January 1, 2026

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    Kidney stone disease prevalence has increased significantly in China, rising from 4% in the 1990s to 7.54% currently.

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    Social media platforms like TikTok and Bilibili are primary sources for health information, with over 84% of patients seeking online content.

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    The quality of health information on social media is concerning, with significant variations in accuracy and reliability across platforms.

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    This study evaluates kidney stone-related video content quality on TikTok and Bilibili using validated assessment tools like the Global Quality Score.

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    Findings will inform strategies to improve kidney stone health education on social media, addressing gaps in reliable information.

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