Video-based instructions for surgical hand disinfection as a replacement for conventional tuition? A randomised,...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Hygiene
• Learning Methodologies

Background:

• Surgical hand disinfection is crucial for patient safety.
• Effective teaching methods are needed to ensure proper technique acquisition.
• Conventional instruction and video-based learning are two common approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the effectiveness of video-based instruction versus conventional tuition for teaching surgical hand disinfection.
• To evaluate student preference for different learning methods.

Main Methods:

• 50 first-year medical students were randomized into conventional instruction (CI) or video-based instruction (VI) groups.
• Both groups received a 2-minute instruction on surgical hand disinfection.
• Performance was assessed via practical tests evaluated by blind experts; student acceptability was surveyed.

Main Results:

• Video-based instruction resulted in significantly better practical performance and total scores.
• No significant difference was found in preparation or procedural quality between groups.
• A majority of students (60.4%) preferred video-based instruction.

Conclusions:

• Video-based instruction is a more effective and preferred method for teaching surgical hand disinfection to medical students.
• This method enhances learning effectiveness, efficiency, and acceptability.
• Video instruction offers a valuable alternative to conventional teaching for surgical hygiene education.