Educational video assistance in shared decision-making for psoriasis: Effectiveness and outcomes

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Medical Education
• Health Communication

Background:

• Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease impacting quality of life.
• Effective patient engagement via shared decision-making (SDM) is vital for managing psoriasis.
• Current educational materials may have limitations in enhancing patient comprehension.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of clinician-created educational videos on patient knowledge and engagement in SDM for psoriasis.
• To compare the effectiveness of educational videos versus pamphlets in improving patient understanding of psoriasis treatment options.

Main Methods:

• A single-center study involving 48 patients with moderate to severe psoriasis.
• Patients completed knowledge assessments before and after reviewing educational materials (pamphlet then video).
• Feedback questionnaires evaluated patient perceptions of video effectiveness and the SDM process.

Main Results:

• Post-video knowledge scores were significantly higher than post-pamphlet scores (p < 0.0001).
• Older patients demonstrated notable improvements in comprehension after video viewing.
• Patients rated videos as more effective than pamphlets for SDM and positively perceived video-assisted SDM, noting increased trust and communication.

Conclusions:

• Clinician-created educational videos enhance patient knowledge and engagement in shared decision-making for psoriasis.
• Video-assisted SDM improves patient understanding, communication, and trust with healthcare providers.
• This approach holds potential for improving treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction in dermatologic care.