Video abstracts can be useful in health research. A video abstract provides key messages about a research article and can increase public engagement, spark conversations, and may increase academic attention. A growing number of open source software programs make it easier to develop a video abstract. This viewpoint provides practical tips for creating a video abstract for health research.
Keywords: abstract; communication; dissemination; health literacy; infographics; online; patient education; public audience; public engagement; public health; video abstract; videos.
©Sophie Nachman, Esteban Ortiz-Prado, Joseph D Tucker. Originally published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (https://www.jmir.org), 04.11.2024.