TV medical dramas often depict resuscitation and health communication between doctors, patients, and their family members in a dramatic and intense way, with a focus on the medical procedures and the emotions involved. These scenes can be a useful way to educate viewers about resuscitation techniques and the importance of clear communication in the healthcare setting.

            Health empowerment communication is a strategy used to educate and inform individuals about health-related issues through various forms of media, including television dramas. Two TV medical dramas produced are chosen for a couple of reasons: Grey's Anatomy produced in America is a popular medical drama TV show that has aired on the ABC network since 2005 and then to the worldwide audiences. Sampling another Japanese TV drama series (i.e., Dr. X) because it is insightful and fairly new (premiered in 2012 on TV Asahi), and circulated widely among Asian audiences. To fill out the research gap that fewer data with big data analytics to analyze about the health empowerment communication, it is one of the research objectives.

Previous existing studies mostly adopted qualitative content analysis instead of using computational analytics. Automated quantitative content analysis of total 46 episodes from two TV drama series was employed. A comparative study of resuscitation in American and Japanese examined the differences and similarities in the procedures, guidelines, and practices for resuscitation, and family member’s role in patient’s empowerment. The codebook included a comparison of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) techniques, use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), survival rates, doctor and patient conversation, and training and certification programs. The representation of resuscitation in TV dramas can have both positive and negative impacts. On the one hand, it can raise awareness about the importance of CPR and the role of first responders in saving lives. TV medical dramas educate viewers about the signs of cardiac arrest and the steps they can take to help someone in need. On the other hand, it can also lead to misconceptions or unrealistic expectations about the success rates of resuscitation attempts, or the ease of performing the procedure. Overall, it's important to note that TV dramas may not always reflect the reality of resuscitation and other medical procedures, and should not be used as a sole source of information. However, it can be a powerful tool to raise awareness, educate and inspire people to take action and save lives. In conclusion, the study assesses cultural, ethical, and legal differences related to resuscitation in the two cultures.