Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Otology Surgery Videos on Otolaryngology Resident Education.

Document Type

Article

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Use of videos as educational tools is not a novel concept; however, there is a paucity of high-quality video resources available to otolaryngology trainees. We hypothesized that residents would deem surgical-videos using a multimedia-style format more valuable as preparatory tools. Aims of this study: 1) develop portfolio of otology/neurotology videos overviewing key steps, anatomy, and pearls by a senior surgeon; 2) have residents rate the effectiveness of the videos as a preoperative tool.

STUDY DESIGN: Prospective study.

METHODS: A video-library of procedures at (https://www.youtube.com/user/cisurgeon) was formatted via time-stamping to coincide expert level narration with closed captioning, critical procedural steps, relevant instrumentation, radiographic pictures, orientation cues, and anatomical highlights. Otolaryngology trainees of postgraduate years 2 through 5 (n = 13) watched a minimum of three videos and completed an assessment addressing: current resource identification/usefulness comparison, self-efficacy, impact on preparation time, and prioritization of resources.

RESULTS: The videos rated as highly useful compared with current resources (p = 0.002) and capable of promoting self-efficacy. Residents reported moderate-high prioritization of our multi-media formatted resource (scores >6) among their current preoperative regimen.

CONCLUSION: The varied videos were rated highly in terms of usefulness, promoting self-efficacy and as a high-priority for a resident's surgical preparation. Multimedia-formatted training videos should be further explored for this generation of electronic-learners. Future studies with a larger cohort, objective approaches, and multidisciplinary involvement are needed to determine the full impact of this education medium on surgical-training.

Medical Subject Headings

Education, Medical, Graduate; Humans; Internship and Residency; Otolaryngology; Otologic Surgical Procedures; Physicians; Pilot Projects; Prospective Studies; Video Recording

Publication Date

3-1-2017

Publication Title

Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology

ISSN

1537-4505

Volume

38

Issue

3

First Page

423

Last Page

428

PubMed ID

28192383

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1097/MAO.0000000000001303

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