A Multi-Center Randomized Study Assessing If Validated Short Videos Improve Sinus Education.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Otolaryngology
• Surgical Anatomy

Background:

• YouTube is a popular platform for surgical training, but video quality varies.
• Two 10-minute narrated videos on sinus anatomy were developed: V1 (CT images) and V2 (CT and endoscopic surgical images).
• A sinonasal assessment tool was created to evaluate anatomy, surgical landmarks, and situational awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the effectiveness of two short educational videos in improving sinonasal anatomy knowledge.
• To compare the efficacy of a CT-only video (V1) versus a combined CT and endoscopic video (V2).
• To evaluate knowledge gains in medical students and otolaryngology residents.

Main Methods:

• A multicenter, randomized educational study was conducted.
• Medical students and otolaryngology residents were assessed using pre-test and post-test scores after viewing the videos.
• Participants viewed both videos and indicated their preferences.

Main Results:

• Otolaryngology residents demonstrated higher baseline knowledge than medical students across all assessment domains.
• Both V1 and V2 significantly improved post-test scores for medical students.
• Only V2 significantly improved post-test scores for otolaryngology residents, indicating its superior efficacy in this group.

Conclusions:

• Short, validated educational videos are effective tools for sinonasal anatomy training.
• The integration of such videos into modern otolaryngology training programs is recommended.
• Video 2, incorporating both CT and endoscopic surgical views, offers enhanced learning benefits for residents.