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Live Imaging of Antifungal Activity by Human Primary Neutrophils and Monocytes in Response to A. fumigatus
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Published on: April 19, 2017

Video-Based Training on Physicians' Proficiency in Invasive Fungal Disease: A Multicentre, Cluster Randomised

Yijian Chen1, Xiaojun Huang2, Haibo Qiu3

  • 1Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University & Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, National Health Commission, Shanghai, China.

Mycoses
|June 19, 2026
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Video training significantly improved physicians' knowledge of invasive fungal disease (IFD) more than PDF training. This study highlights video as a superior method for IFD medical education.

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document traininginvasive fungal diseaseknowledgevideo training

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Published on: April 19, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Physicians demonstrate insufficient knowledge regarding invasive fungal disease (IFD) diagnosis and treatment.
  • Addressing this knowledge gap is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of video versus PDF training formats in enhancing physicians' understanding of IFD.
  • To compare the efficacy of different educational modalities for IFD knowledge acquisition.

Main Methods:

  • A multicentre, cluster-randomised controlled trial was conducted across 18 tertiary hospitals in China.
  • Physicians were randomised into video or PDF training groups, with knowledge assessed via pre- and post-training questionnaires.
  • The primary outcome measured was the change in total questionnaire scores.

Main Results:

  • The video training group showed significantly greater improvements in total scores, invasive candidiasis, and invasive aspergillosis knowledge compared to the PDF group.
  • Post-training, 70.9% of physicians in the video group improved their scores, versus 52.6% in the PDF group (p=0.002).
  • Both training formats were well-received, but video demonstrated superior educational impact.

Conclusions:

  • Video-based training is more effective than PDF-based training for improving physicians' knowledge of invasive fungal disease.
  • Educational interventions, particularly video modules, can significantly enhance clinical expertise in IFD management.