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Video-Based Tracheostomy Care Education for Medical Students
Serena F Pu1, John V Boyle2, Benjamin J Rubinstein2
1Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
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|November 4, 2022
Summary
A tracheostomy care video significantly improved medical students' knowledge and confidence. Early inclusion of such educational modules is recommended for better patient care across specialties.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Care
- Patient Management
Background:
- Tracheostomy management requires multidisciplinary teams.
- Nonsurgical providers often lack tracheostomy care knowledge and confidence.
- Tracheostomy care is infrequently part of early medical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a tracheostomy care video on third-year medical students' knowledge.
- To evaluate the impact of a tracheostomy care video on third-year medical students' confidence.
Main Methods:
- Third-year medical students completed pre- and post-video knowledge tests and confidence surveys.
- An 18-minute educational video on tracheostomy care was utilized.
- 147 students participated in the study.
Main Results:
- Average knowledge test scores improved from 57.8 to 88.9 (P < .0001).
- Average confidence ratings increased from 12.7 to 49.1 (P < .0001).
- Students rated the video's helpfulness at 7.4/10.
Conclusions:
- A tracheostomy care video effectively enhances medical students' knowledge and confidence.
- Integrating tracheostomy education early in medical school is crucial.
- Accessible video resources can improve otolaryngology-related education.
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