Assessment of the Usefulness and Reliability of YouTube Videos on Postmortem Procedures
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The increasing reliance on digital platforms for educational purposes has resulted in the widespread availability of medical content, including videos on postmortem procedures on YouTube (Google Inc., Mountain View, CA). The present study analyzed the significance of YouTube videos on postmortem procedures to use as an effective educational tool. METHODS: A comprehensive search of YouTube videos on postmortem procedures was conducted using the keyword "postmortem" on a specific date. Videos were included if they were in English, provided content directly related to postmortem procedures, and included audio narration or explanatory text. Data collection and analysis involved evaluating video quality, engagement metrics, and content accuracy using various scales and statistical tests. RESULTS: The study analyzed 50 YouTube videos on postmortem procedures, finding that most (n=32, 64%) were of low usefulness, and the majority had low reliability scores. Engagement metrics showed a mean view ratio of 1,500 views per day and an average like ratio of 5.6 but were not predictive of video quality. CONCLUSION: The majority of YouTube videos on postmortem procedures lack educational value and reliability, emphasizing the need for credible organizations to create high-quality digital resources.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.79412
Authors: Anamika Nath, Anupam Datta
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407837160