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Main Authors: Shoeib Mirdha, Evripidis Tokidis, Louise Le Blevec, Tim Wilson
Format: Artículo Open Access
Published: Wiley 2025
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Online Access:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/codi.70313
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author Shoeib Mirdha
Evripidis Tokidis
Louise Le Blevec
Tim Wilson
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Evripidis Tokidis
Louise Le Blevec
Tim Wilson
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Louise Le Blevec
Tim Wilson
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contents Should online, free proctology videos be used for self‐directed post‐graduate learning? A proposed evaluation using a colorectal video assessment framework Shoeib Mirdha Evripidis Tokidis Louise Le Blevec Tim Wilson Colorectal Disease Abstract Introduction Exposure to proctology during post‐graduate colorectal training is often variable. Videos of proctological procedures can benefit surgical trainees' self‐directed learning. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of freely available online video material on proctological procedures using a modified colorectal video assessment framework. Methods PubMed and the YouTube™ platform were searched for the following terms related to proctological procedures for haemorrhoids, anal fissure and fistula. These were assessed (cross‐sectional study) for quality using a modified video‐assessment checklist that was validated by three colorectal surgeons who regularly perform proctology cases. The resulting 9‐item evaluation tool was designed to capture the extent to which videos provide concise and structured information typically required for peer review. Results A total of 98 surgical videos were assessed, comprising 65 from peer‐reviewed. Journals and 35 from YouTube™ only. The median total score for peer‐reviewed videos was 16.0 (interquartile range [IQR] 13.0–17.0) compared to 10 (IQR 8.0–12.0) for the non‐peer‐reviewed videos. This difference was statistically significant (Mann–Whitney U  = 2024.0, p  < 0.001). In particular, journal videos were significantly better at providing more contextual information about the case including presenting symptoms and outcomes. Conclusion As might be expected, the quality of YouTube™ videos from the perspective of proctology training was inferior to those released online by peer‐reviewed journals. This provides further evidence for the validity of using modified checklists to assess the quality of training materials. Given the findings of this study, trainees should be encouraged to prioritise journal‐related over other freely available material for self‐directed learning. 10.1111/codi.70313 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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spellingShingle Should online, free proctology videos be used for self‐directed post‐graduate learning? A proposed evaluation using a colorectal video assessment framework
Shoeib Mirdha
Evripidis Tokidis
Louise Le Blevec
Tim Wilson
Colorectal Disease
Should online, free proctology videos be used for self‐directed post‐graduate learning? A proposed evaluation using a colorectal video assessment framework Shoeib Mirdha Evripidis Tokidis Louise Le Blevec Tim Wilson Colorectal Disease Abstract Introduction Exposure to proctology during post‐graduate colorectal training is often variable. Videos of proctological procedures can benefit surgical trainees' self‐directed learning. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of freely available online video material on proctological procedures using a modified colorectal video assessment framework. Methods PubMed and the YouTube™ platform were searched for the following terms related to proctological procedures for haemorrhoids, anal fissure and fistula. These were assessed (cross‐sectional study) for quality using a modified video‐assessment checklist that was validated by three colorectal surgeons who regularly perform proctology cases. The resulting 9‐item evaluation tool was designed to capture the extent to which videos provide concise and structured information typically required for peer review. Results A total of 98 surgical videos were assessed, comprising 65 from peer‐reviewed. Journals and 35 from YouTube™ only. The median total score for peer‐reviewed videos was 16.0 (interquartile range [IQR] 13.0–17.0) compared to 10 (IQR 8.0–12.0) for the non‐peer‐reviewed videos. This difference was statistically significant (Mann–Whitney U  = 2024.0, p  < 0.001). In particular, journal videos were significantly better at providing more contextual information about the case including presenting symptoms and outcomes. Conclusion As might be expected, the quality of YouTube™ videos from the perspective of proctology training was inferior to those released online by peer‐reviewed journals. This provides further evidence for the validity of using modified checklists to assess the quality of training materials. Given the findings of this study, trainees should be encouraged to prioritise journal‐related over other freely available material for self‐directed learning. 10.1111/codi.70313 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
title Should online, free proctology videos be used for self‐directed post‐graduate learning? A proposed evaluation using a colorectal video assessment framework
topic Colorectal Disease
url https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/codi.70313