P110 - ARE FOOD AND DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME ON YOUTUBE COMPATIBLE WITH CURRENT GUIDELINES?

P110

ARE FOOD AND DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME ON YOUTUBE COMPATIBLE WITH CURRENT GUIDELINES?

E. Başmisirli^1,*, M. Kip¹, N. İnanç¹

¹Nutrition and Dietetics, Nuh Naci Yazgan University, Kayseri, Türkiye

Rationale: This study aimed to analyse YouTube videos on food and nutrition recommendations for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and evaluate their compatibility with guidelines.

Methods: Using three search terms related to IBS and nutrition on YouTube, the first 100 videos for each term were recorded, and 43 videos meeting the study criteria were analysed. Presenters were grouped by profession: doctors (n=28), dietitians (n=8), and others (n=7). Video parameters, video power index (VPI), and interaction index were determined and compared based on the presenters’ professions. The American Gastroenterological Association, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, British Dietetic Association, and American College of Gastroenterology guidelines and expert reports for symptom reduction in IBS were examined. Fourteen nutrients with reported positive or negative effects on IBS symptoms were identified from the videos and assessed for guideline compatibility.

Results: Doctors and dietitians had significantly fewer subscribers, views, likes, comments, and lower VPI scores than others (p<0.05). Recommendations related to milk and dairy products/lactose (n=21) and cereals and whole grains (n=15), which were stated to have a negative effect on symptoms in all videos, were found to be compatible with the guidelines. Probiotics were mentioned in 93.33% (n=15), and the positive effect of fibre in 78.56% (n=14) of videos. However, fibre recommendations showed the highest inconsistency rate with guidelines. Moreover, flaxseed and oats, listed in the guidelines as soluble fibre sources, were not mentioned in any video.

Conclusion: Although most nutritional recommendations in YouTube videos for IBS patients aligned with guidelines, high inconsistency in fibre-related advice was noted. Comprehensive, guideline-based videos should be produced to better inform patients and caregivers.

Disclosure of Interest: None declared