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YouTube as an educational tool regarding male urethral catheterization
Gregory J Nason1, Padraig Kelly, Michael E Kelly
1Department of Urology, University Hospital Limerick , Limerick , Ireland.
Scandinavian Journal of Urology
|November 4, 2014
Summary
YouTube videos on male urethral catheterization (UC) vary in quality. Preselected videos serve as useful adjuncts for junior doctors learning UC procedures.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Skills Training
- Digital Health Literacy
Background:
- Urethral catheterization (UC) is a frequent medical procedure.
- Assessing educational resources for male UC is crucial for training newly qualified doctors.
- YouTube is a widely accessible platform for medical information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the educational quality of YouTube videos for male urethral catheterization (UC).
- To gauge the experience and perceived usefulness of these videos among newly qualified doctors.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of YouTube for male UC videos.
- Development of a checklist to assess video content quality.
- Evaluation of top-ranked videos by interns, including questionnaires on their UC experience and video utility.
Main Results:
- 49 unique videos were analyzed, with a median length of 7 minutes 15 seconds.
- The mean Safe Catheter Insertion Score was 5.18 ± 1.64.
- Interns found preselected videos to be a useful educational adjunct, with 42.9% having prior catheter insertion experience.
Conclusions:
- The quality of online educational content for male UC on YouTube is inconsistent.
- Curated YouTube videos can effectively supplement traditional training for male urethral catheterization.
- These resources are valuable for junior doctors preparing for practical application of UC.
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