Intraoperative Video Recording: Capturing Opportunities to Advance Health Professions Education Research.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education Research
• Surgical Education
• Health Professions Education (HPE)

Background:

• Intraoperative video recording (IVR) is increasingly used in health professions education (HPE) research and for operative assessments.
• Current guidelines for the collection and use of IVR data in HPE research are lacking.
• This study addresses the need for strategic, ethical, and technological considerations for IVR in HPE.

Purpose of the Study:

• To characterize the current use of intraoperative video recording (IVR) in health professions education (HPE) research.
• To identify strategic, ethical, and technological considerations for IVR implementation.
• To provide recommendations for the future use of IVR in HPE research.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review was conducted following the Arksey and O'Malley approach.
• A comprehensive search strategy using MeSH terms identified relevant studies from 1991-2025.
• Data were extracted by paired researchers, summarizing descriptive statistics on IVR use in HPE research.

Main Results:

• 163 studies met inclusion criteria, focusing on surgical performance, assessment, and teaching.
• Quantitative analyses were prevalent (94.5%), with limited exploration of communication (oral/nonverbal).
• Endoscopic views dominated (54.6%), often lacking audio (65.0%); reporting on Institutional Review Board (IRB) status and consent varied.

Conclusions:

• Current reliance on laparoscopic video limits capturing crucial elements like team interactions and teaching.
• Recommendations include precise reporting of IVR data collection methods, device placement, and consent procedures for enhanced study quality and reproducibility.
• IVR can be better utilized for research on intraoperative teaching and communication by addressing theoretical guidance and data collection choices.