Caregiver's satisfaction with a video tutorial for shoulder dystocia management algorithm.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Obstetrics & Gynecology

Background:

• Shoulder dystocia is a critical obstetric emergency requiring prompt and effective management.
• Traditional training methods may benefit from supplementary, modern educational tools.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the perceived usefulness and clarity of a novel video tutorial on shoulder dystocia management.
• To assess the potential of video-based learning as a complementary training resource for obstetric personnel.

Main Methods:

• Development of a 5-minute video tutorial demonstrating shoulder dystocia management using a simulator with maternal pelvic and infant models.
• A survey was conducted among 482 obstetric personnel who viewed the tutorial, assessing its clarity, simplicity, and clinical relevance via a 5-question online questionnaire.

Main Results:

• Over 90% of respondents across all categories found the video tutorial clinically relevant and clear.
• The majority of obstetric personnel indicated a willingness to use the video tutorial in conjunction with traditional textbooks for revising shoulder dystocia management.

Conclusions:

• The developed video tutorial is perceived as a valuable supplementary training tool for health personnel in managing shoulder dystocia.
• Video-based learning demonstrates significant potential to enhance obstetric emergency preparedness and clinical skill reinforcement.