YouTube videos on psychosocial interventions for schizophrenia

摘要

Psychosocial interventions are an integral part of the comprehensive care for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and there are YouTube videos aboutthese interventions. However, there is a dearth of studies assessing the quality of these videos. In the present study we assessed the quality, in terms of the amount and accuracy of the information provided. We identified 49 videos related to psychosocial interventions for schizophrenia, using various search terms. Most of these videos have been posted by professionals or professional groups presenting the information in a simple manner and having reliable content; however, the descriptions of the interventions are not adequately detailed.