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ArticleCureus2024

Neurological Examination: An Evaluation of Video-Based Learning.

Giorgio Guido, Simone Franceschini, Vittorio Oteri, Matilde Pavan, Peter G Bernad

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Giorgio GuidoDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, ITA.
Simone FranceschiniSchool of Medicine, University of Chieti, Chieti, ITA.
Vittorio OteriEndocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, University of Catania, Catania, ITA.
Matilde PavanSchool of Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, ITA.
Peter G BernadDepartment of Neurology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington DC, USA.

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Abstract

Objective This study aimed to systematically review and assess educational YouTube videos on neurological examination. Methods YouTube was screened for educational videos on neurological examination. A scoring system (involving five major and six minor criteria) was used to assess videos. Educationally useful videos were defined as those satisfying all major criteria and at least three minor criteria; 2 points were allocated for each major criterion and 1 point for each minor criterion, thereby using a score of 13 as a threshold. Results A total of 500 videos were screened, and 128 videos were included in the final selection procedure. Only 55 videos were deemed as educationally useful; 13 of these videos focused on the general neurological examination, 10 on cranial nerves, 11 on the upper limb, five on the lower limb, three on reflexes, one on upper and lower limbs, one on gait, and 11 were in the form of lectures. Six (46.15%) of the educationally useful videos about general neurological exams, including the top three videos, were created by academic institutions, and three (23.07%) were book-related. Educationally useful videos were not the most viewed videos. None of the analyzed videos included the evaluation of the autonomic nervous system in the physical examination routine. Conclusions YouTube is an increasingly common source of educational videos for medical students. However, videos found on YouTube are not peer-reviewed and may be inaccurate, and the preponderance of videos available on the platform makes it difficult for students and educators to find good educational material. We provide a list of URLs of educationally useful videos for students and educators in neurology and offer suggestions for the creation of high-quality educational videos.

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medical educationneurological examinationphysical examinationvideo-based learningyoutube

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PMCPMC10849005

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