%0 Journal Article %@ 1438-8871 %I JMIR Publications %V 26 %N %P e64221 %T Video Abstracts in Research %A Nachman,Sophie %A Ortiz-Prado,Esteban %A Tucker,Joseph D %+ Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, 130 Mason Farm Road, 2nd Floor, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States, 1 9199662536, jdtucker@med.unc.edu %K video abstract %K abstract %K dissemination %K public engagement %K online %K videos %K public audience %K communication %K infographics %K health literacy %K patient education %K public health %D 2024 %7 4.11.2024 %9 Viewpoint %J J Med Internet Res %G English %X 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. %R 10.2196/64221 %U https://www.jmir.org/2024/1/e64221 %U https://doi.org/10.2196/64221