The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2011 · DOI: 10.1179/2045772311Y.0000000015 · Published: July 1, 2011
The study explores using online videos to educate people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) about managing their health. It compares traditional in-person education sessions with video recordings of those sessions available online. The results showed that both in-person and online formats were effective, with viewers gaining new information and considering changes in their behavior. Most online viewers felt video was better than written materials. The conclusion is that online video is a useful way to provide ongoing SCI education, reaching a wider audience than in-person sessions alone. It allows people to access information when they need it.
Online video can extend the reach of patient education to individuals who cannot attend in-person sessions due to geographical or other barriers.
Video media may enhance understanding and retention of health information compared to written materials.
The videos serve as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking high-quality SCI information for their patients and for training staff and students.