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Abstract
Objectives
This study evaluates the educational quality and reliability of manual medicine/therapy-related YouTube videos to determine their suitability for information seekers and their potential use in manual therapy education.
Methods
A cross-sectional analysis of 113 YouTube videos related to manual medicine/therapy was conducted. Video characteristics, including likes, dislikes, view count, duration, and speaker profile, were assessed. Popularity, educational quality, and reliability were evaluated using the Video Power Index (VPI), Global Quality Scale (GQS), Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) criteria, and modified DISCERN tool.
Results
No significant differences were found among speaker groups (physicians, physiotherapists, osteopaths & chiropractors) in assessment parameters. Videos on “Manipulation” and “Mobilization/Stretching/Examination” received more likes and views than “General Information” videos. Video duration positively correlated with JAMA, GQS, and mDISCERN scores, indicating higher educational quality in longer videos. However, overall educational quality and reliability were moderate to weak.
Conclusions
The study underscores the need for content creators to enhance the educational quality of manual medicine/therapy videos. Practical application-oriented content is popular, and quality video resources can serve as a valuable complement to hands-on instruction in manual therapy education.
Implications for practice
1.
This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of YouTube videos on manual medicine/therapy, highlighting no significant superiority in educational quality and reliability among videos from different professional speakers.
2.
This research fills a gap by offering a broad perspective on the educational value of these videos, which has not been explored in such depth previously.
3.
Despite moderate to weak overall educational quality and reliability, videos focusing on practical applications such as manipulation and mobilization/stretching/examination are more popular and frequently viewed. This suggests that such content might serve as an effective supplement to manual therapy training and also proves valuable in demonstrating to patients the procedures involved in manual therapy, enhancing their understanding and engagement with treatment protocols.
4.
Enhancing video content quality could significantly benefit manual therapy education by providing high-quality, reliable resources that complement traditional educational methods, especially in demonstrating practical techniques.
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The International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal that provides for the publication of high quality research articles and review papers that are as broad as the many disciplines that influence and underpin the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine. Particular emphasis is given to basic science research, clinical epidemiology and health social science in relation to osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine.
The Editorial Board encourages submission of articles based on both quantitative and qualitative research designs. The Editorial Board also aims to provide a forum for discourse and debate on any aspect of osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine with the aim of critically evaluating existing practices in regard to the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders and somatic dysfunction. All manuscripts submitted to the IJOM are subject to a blinded review process. The categories currently available for publication include reports of original research, review papers, commentaries and articles related to clinical practice, including case reports. Further details can be found in the IJOM Instructions for Authors. Manuscripts are accepted for publication with the understanding that no substantial part has been, or will be published elsewhere.
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