31/08/2025
Thrilled to share our groundbreaking interdisciplinary research “AI-generated and YouTube videos on navigating the U.S. healthcare systems: evaluation and reflection” from our University of Nevada, Reno funded program. This collaboration across Educational Studies, Public Health, and Mining Engineering departments represents a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence meets healthcare education, revealing how AI is fundamentally transforming healthcare literacy for vulnerable populations.
What absolutely blows my mind about AI’s role in healthcare education is its potential to democratize knowledge at unprecedented scale. Our research demonstrates that AI-generated educational videos can be produced in just 3-4 hours compared to 12-24 hours for traditional methods, making quality healthcare education accessible to underserved international student populations who desperately need this information. For international students navigating the complex U.S. healthcare system, AI becomes their digital healthcare navigator—available 24/7, judgment-free, and infinitely patient, breaking down language barriers and cultural divides that have traditionally prevented access to critical health information.
Our study evaluated AI-generated content against six proven multimedia learning principles, and the results were fascinating. AI demonstrated remarkable capabilities in creating structured, comprehensive content that automatically follows evidence-based educational design principles. We found that AI excelled in learner control and optimal video length, while also generating comprehensive course topics that even included mental health considerations often overlooked in traditional healthcare education. However, our findings also revealed critical areas where human expertise remains essential—particularly in providing cultural depth, interactive learning activities, and nuanced explanations that truly resonate with diverse audiences.
Here’s what’s truly revolutionary: neither AI-generated nor YouTube videos achieved perfect quality design standards in our evaluation, but this isn’t a limitation—it’s an opportunity. Our research shows exactly where human expertise must complement AI capabilities to create truly transformative healthcare education. The future isn’t AI versus humans; it’s AI plus humans creating unprecedented opportunities for health equity and education accessibility. Imagine AI tutors that can generate real-time explanations of insurance terminology in your native language, create visual simulations of healthcare scenarios, and adapt content complexity based on your background knowledge.
This research proves that we’re on the cusp of a healthcare education revolution. For international students who often delay seeking care due to system complexity, financial strain, and cultural barriers, AI-powered educational tools represent a lifeline. When we can rapidly create culturally-sensitive, evidence-based healthcare education at scale, we’re not just improving individual outcomes—we’re advancing health equity on a global scale.
📚 Published in: International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, Vol. 20(1), pp. 40-72 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.37120/ijttl.2024.20.1.03
Read our complete research to discover how we’re reshaping healthcare education for the digital age!