%0 Journal Article
%T Youtube TM as a Source of Parent Education for Feeding Plates in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients
%A Sunnypriyatham Tirupathi
%A Bhagyashree Shetty
%A Rashmi Singh Chauhan
%J Annals of Dental Specialty
%@ 2347-2022
%D 2023
%V 11
%N 1
%R 10.51847/DqxQz7vYKf
%P 31-34
%X Electronic media learning has emerged as a new trend as a consequence of rapid technological advancements, the expansion of online media, and the decreasing cost of mobile technology. Cleft lip and palate (CLP) are one of the most prevalent malformations occurring in the head and neck region. Numerous reports have shown an association between orofacial cleft and weight loss, and feeding disability. Hence, the primary treatment approach could be a feeding plate obturator which helps them in feeding and swallowing. Patients search the internet for information on various health-related topics. YouTubeTM is one popular website they may consult. To examine the quality of information offered by YouTubeTM for parents seeking information on feeding plate obturators for patients with CLP. A systematic search of YouTubeTM for videos containing information on feeding plates in CLP was conducted using the keywords ‘Feeding plate in CLP patients' and ‘obturators for feeding in CLP patients’. The usefulness of selected videos in providing adequate information was evaluated using a 10-point usefulness score. Most videos were uploaded by healthcare professionals (66.6%, n =6). Videos had generally low usefulness scores (mean: 1.88; range: 0.00-4.00). Viewers’ interactions with videos were not affected significantly by their usefulness. YoutubeTM videos do not provide complete information regarding importance, fabrication, and method of usage. Videos from reliable and authentic sources like various national and international pediatric and preventive dentistry organizations having comprehensive information about feeding plate obturators would be more beneficial.
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