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Jasmina Sterz1, Yvonne Beaugé1, Pia Tueckmantel1
1Medical Faculty, Institute for Medical Education and Clinical Simulation, Goethe University, Theodor Stern Kai 7, Frankfurt am Main, 60590, Germany, +49 69 6301-84073.
JMIR Formative Research
|November 5, 2025
Summary
YouTube CPR videos show variable quality, with official institutions scoring higher. Popularity does not guarantee accuracy, so seek guidance from trusted sources for reliable cardiopulmonary resuscitation information.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Digital Health
Background:
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical emergency intervention.
- Online platforms like YouTube are frequently used for CPR skill acquisition.
- Assessing the quality of online CPR educational content is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the content and didactic quality of CPR videos on YouTube.
- To determine the association between video quality and publisher type, view count, and ranking.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search identified CPR videos on YouTube.
- Two emergency physicians independently assessed video quality using validated checklists.
- Linear regression analyzed the relationship between quality scores and engagement metrics.
Main Results:
- 74 videos met inclusion criteria; average content score was 56.5%, didactic score 66.6%.
- Videos from official medical institutions had significantly higher content quality (P=.04).
- Video quality was not correlated with view counts or rankings.
Conclusions:
- Significant variability exists in the quality of online CPR educational content.
- Medical educators should curate or create high-quality CPR resources.
- The public should prioritize accuracy and trusted sources over video popularity.
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