YouTube as a source of information for food, diet-related items, and advisory comments for the management of inflammatory bowel disease

Gkikas, K. , Wan, M., Svolos, V., Nichols, B., Hansen, R., Russell, R. K. and Gerasimidis, K. (2023) YouTube as a source of information for food, diet-related items, and advisory comments for the management of inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, (doi: 10.1093/ibd/izad076) (Early Online Publication)

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Abstract

Background: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often use the Internet to seek information beyond that received from healthcare professionals. This study assessed the perceptions of YouTube presenters on the role of diet in the management of IBD. Methods: Videos discussing dietary aspects (food, diet-related items, and advisory comments [FODRIACs]) in the management of IBD were included. The perceptions of presenters toward each FODRIAC were labeled as positive, negative, or neutral/intermediate, and FODRIACs were classified according to their underlying role in the management of IBD (eg, symptom management, gut inflammation). Subgroup analysis was performed by type of video presenter (patients vs healthcare professionals), type of IBD (Crohn’s disease vs ulcerative colitis), and reporting of scientific evidence supporting presenters’ perceptions. Results: We identified 122 FODRIACs within 160 videos. Patient videos received a higher number of likes (median 85 [interquartile range, 35-156]) than healthcare professional videos (median 44 [interquartile range, 16-1440]) (P = .01). Scientific evidence was cited in 2 (3%) of 76 patient videos compared with 25 (35%) of 71 healthcare professional videos (P < .001). Positive perceptions were expressed about avocadoes, salmon, bananas, white bread, and rice, whereas negative perceptions were reported for processed, high-fat and high-sugar foods and carbonated drinks. Fewer negative perceptions were expressed in videos supported by scientific evidence than in videos that lacked evidence (scientific: 4 positive, 0 negative vs nonscientific: 7 positive, 20 negative; P = .01). Conclusions: We have identified FODRIACs proposed as beneficial or detrimental in the management of IBD. The effect this information has on dietary practice as patients with IBD self-manage their condition needs further exploration.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:K.Gk.’s PhD studentship was funded in partnership from the University of Glasgow and Nestlé Health Science.
Status:Early Online Publication
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Hansen, Dr Richard and Gkikas, Dr Konstantinos and Russell, Dr Richard and Nichols, Mr Ben and Gerasimidis, Professor Konstantinos and Svolos, Dr Vaios
Authors: Gkikas, K., Wan, M., Svolos, V., Nichols, B., Hansen, R., Russell, R. K., and Gerasimidis, K.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Publisher:Oxford University Press
ISSN:1078-0998
ISSN (Online):1536-4844
Published Online:26 April 2023
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2023 Chron's and Colitis Foundation
First Published:First published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2023
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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