The use of podcast videos for airway skills

Abstract

Summary Background For a procedure‐driven specialty such as anaesthesiology, hands‐on training has always been the primary method of teaching airway skills. Although this method will always be a necessary component, the current generation of learners tend to gravitate toward media as educational sources. We propose that the addition of watching a series of podcast videos on airway management will further enhance the medical student's procedural skills. Methods A total of 34 medical students scheduled for an anaesthesia rotation were randomised into two groups. Both groups received the conventional one‐to‐one hands‐on training on airway skills in the operating room; however, the study group received an additional series of podcast videos on airway equipment, mask ventilation and intubation. At the end of the rotation, all of the students were given an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) on a mannequin. Results The study group who received the podcasts significantly out‐performed the control group on the OSCE (p = 0.003). The mean score for the podcast video group was 94.4%, versus 76.5% in the control group. Commonly missed steps by the control group included checking the endotracheal tube balloon before intubation, taping the eyes and auscultation of the epigastrium and lungs. Discussion Our results showed that supplementing conventional hands‐on training with contemporary channels such as podcast videos improved learners’ procedural skills. The media format was relatable for these modern learners and provided the added benefit of self‐paced learning. Overall, the podcast videos made a positive contribution to students learning airway techniques.

A flipped classroom, same-level peer-assisted learning approach to clinical skill teaching for medical students

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“…Our findings support the existing literature with regard to learners' interest for accessible, digestible learning material. 1,3,[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] Emergency medicine, in particular, has led the charge in FOAM, 3,14,16,17 and we demonstrate there is an interest for this in Ob-Gyn. Our findings also support the larger role that social media now plays in disseminating medical knowledge.…”

“…10,11 Other studies demonstrated podcast learning increased student and resident knowledge and engagement compared with traditional text-based learning. [12][13][14][15] While there are multiple podcasts available in other disciplines, there are currently few podcasts specific to obstetrics and gynecology (Ob-Gyn) residents. 1,3,6,13,14 This report aims to describe the development of ''CREOGs Over Coffee,'' an Ob-Gyn medical education podcast by Ob-Gyn residents, and demonstrate its feasibility, sustainability, and acceptance.…”

Impact of the DC/TMD instructional video on the practical skills of undergraduate students—A single‐blinded, randomized controlled trial

“…However, whilst most studies described a positive impact on the medical skills of the participants, the differences between the groups were not statistically significant, which corroborates the results of the current study. This phenomenon might be due to a limited availability of instructional videos, since significant differences between groups were identified in studies that included podcast videos or just‐in‐time videos, which could be accessed more frequently 20,21 . With regard to this aspect, a study group that investigated the anaesthetic skills of undergraduate students reported a significant correlation between the number of views of the instructional videos and the performance in practical assessments 22 .…”