Abstract

Background: YouTube has become an increasingly popular educational tool among nursing students, offering easily accessible audiovisual materials. However, the educational quality and reliability of videos related to pediatric medication administration remain uncertain. Evaluating such content is essential to ensure that students are exposed to accurate, evidence-based learning resources.

Aim:This ongoing study aims to analyze the content quality, reliability, and viewer engagement of YouTube videos focused on pediatric medication administration for nursing students.

Methods: The top YouTube videos, based on popularity, were selected for evaluation according to the power analysis calculation. Two independent experts in pediatric oncology reviewed these videos. Video characteristics were recorded, including video length, view count, likes, dislikes, view ratio, and video-like ratio. The Video Power Index (VPI) was calculated to measure video popularity.
The Modified DISCERN instrument and the Global Quality Scale (GQS) were used to assess the quality and reliability of the videos. Data collection and analysis are currently in progress.

Expected Outcomes: It is anticipated that this study will reveal wide variability in the educational quality and reliability of YouTube videos. Videos produced by academic or institutional sources are expected to demonstrate higher DISCERN and GQS scores compared to those uploaded by individual users.

Conclusion: This ongoing research will contribute to understanding the role and credibility of digital video resources in pediatric nursing education. Findings will emphasize the importance of developing high-quality, evidence-based online materials to enhance nursing students’ learning in pediatric medication administration.

Keywords: Pediatric nursing, medication administration, YouTube, content analysis, nursing education