Animated Videos as a Tool for Teaching Uncommon ENT Diagnoses

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Medical Education

Background:

• Nasal septal hematomas (NSH) are rare but serious conditions requiring prompt diagnosis and management.
• Existing educational methods for NSH may not be sufficient for all healthcare professionals and learners.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the current knowledge of healthcare professionals and learners regarding NSH diagnosis and management.
• To evaluate the efficacy of a short animated video as an educational intervention for NSH.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional survey study was conducted with healthcare professionals and medical students in the US.
• Participants completed a pre-test to gauge baseline NSH knowledge, viewed an educational video, and then completed a post-test.
• Knowledge and comfort levels in managing NSH were assessed using pre- and post-test scores and a visual analog scale (VAS).

Main Results:

• A total of 142 participants, including 62 attending physicians, completed the study.
• Significant improvements in NSH knowledge were observed, with median scores increasing from 83.0% to 100.0% (p<0.001).
• Participant comfort in managing NSH improved significantly, with VAS scores rising from 3.20 to 4.82 (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

• NSH represents a critical otolaryngologic emergency demanding immediate attention.
• A concise animated video serves as an effective educational resource for improving the diagnosis and management of NSH among healthcare professionals.