YouTube as a Source of Patient and Trainee Education in Vascular Surgery: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Due to its video based approach, YouTube has become a widely accessed educational resource for patients and trainees. This systematic review characterised and evaluated the peer reviewed literature investigating YouTube as a source of patient or trainee education in vascular surgery.

Data sources

A comprehensive literature search was conducted using EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Ovid HealthStar from inception until 19 January 2023. All primary studies and conference abstracts evaluating YouTube as a source of vascular surgery education were included.

Review methods

Video educational quality was analysed across several factors, including pathology, video audience, and length.

Results

Overall, 24 studies were identified examining 3 221 videos with 123.1 hours of

SUBMITTER: Javidan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10897809 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature