Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
Aim This study aimed to evaluate the quality and reliability of Turkish-language YouTube (TM) videos related to cochlear implantation. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using four Turkish search terms: "cochlear implant," "cochlear implant surgery," "cochlear implant users," and "cochlear implant rehabilitation." The first 100 videos for each keyword were screened (n=400). After applying inclusion criteria, 45 videos were included in the analysis. Videos were independently evaluated by two audiologists using the DISCERN scale, Global Quality Scale (GQS), and Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmarks. Viewer engagement metrics were also recorded. Results The mean video duration was 272.71 +/- 260.35 seconds, and the mean number of views was 7088.20 +/- 9647.52. DISCERN scores indicated that the overall quality ranged from poor to moderate. The mean GQS score was2.87 +/- 1.08, reflecting generally low video quality. According to JAMA criteria, most videos included authorship information but lacked references and update details, negatively affecting reliability. Videos produced by companies and media sources had higher quality scores compared to those created by healthcare professionals. Discussion The findings demonstrate that most Turkish-language YouTube (TM) videos on cochlear implantation provide low-quality and insufficient information. Although such content may increase awareness, the lack of scientific references and up-to-date information limits its reliability. Greater involvement of healthcare professionals in content creation and review processes is recommended to enhance the accuracy and trustworthiness of online health information.