Endoscopic and microscopic video modules are effective for teaching middle ear anatomy

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of video modules in improving trainees' objective knowledge of middle ear anatomy and to compare the efficacy of using the endoscope to the microscope in video modules. Methods Medical students and residents were recruited. Two videos reviewing middl...

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Main Authors: Leona J. Tu, Obinna I. Nwosu, Doug Chieffe, Elissa Daniel, Michael S. Cohen
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
Series:Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.70044
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author Leona J. Tu
Obinna I. Nwosu
Doug Chieffe
Elissa Daniel
Michael S. Cohen
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Michael S. Cohen
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description Abstract Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of video modules in improving trainees' objective knowledge of middle ear anatomy and to compare the efficacy of using the endoscope to the microscope in video modules. Methods Medical students and residents were recruited. Two videos reviewing middle ear anatomy were developed. One video was recorded using an endoscope and the other using a microscope. Subjects were randomly assigned to either the endoscopic or microscopic video module group. A 20‐question knowledge assessment designed to assess understanding of anatomic concepts was administered to all subjects prior to the intervention. After completing the endoscopic or microscopic video modules, subjects were administered the same knowledge assessment. Results Of the 62 subjects recruited, 32 were randomized to the endoscope group and 30 to the microscope group. Eleven subjects completed all components of the assessment in the endoscope group and nine in the microscope group. Subjects in the endoscope group demonstrated a mean 12.3% increase in assessment scores (SD 9.1%, p = .0008), compared to a mean 11.7% increase in assessment scores in the microscope group (SD 9.4%, p = .0002). When controlling for pretest scores, there was no significant difference in posttest performance between the two groups. Conclusion Brief video modules effectively improved objective short‐term knowledge of middle ear anatomy. Although both groups demonstrated a significant improvement in knowledge, there was no significant difference in the educational utility of endoscopic videos compared to microscopic videos. Further studies with larger sample sizes may help quantify which modalities are optimal for teaching. Level of Evidence NA.
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spelling doaj-art-c80f5fa6be4f4384bc5d8bc6f67b7cb62024-12-23T11:50:36ZengWileyLaryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology2378-80382024-12-0196n/an/a10.1002/lio2.70044Endoscopic and microscopic video modules are effective for teaching middle ear anatomyLeona J. Tu0Obinna I. Nwosu1Doug Chieffe2Elissa Daniel3Michael S. Cohen4Drexel University College of Medicine Philadelphia Pennsylvania USADepartment of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery Mass Eye and Ear Boston Massachusetts USADepartment of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery Mass Eye and Ear Boston Massachusetts USADepartment of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery Mass Eye and Ear Boston Massachusetts USADepartment of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery Mass Eye and Ear Boston Massachusetts USAAbstract Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of video modules in improving trainees' objective knowledge of middle ear anatomy and to compare the efficacy of using the endoscope to the microscope in video modules. Methods Medical students and residents were recruited. Two videos reviewing middle ear anatomy were developed. One video was recorded using an endoscope and the other using a microscope. Subjects were randomly assigned to either the endoscopic or microscopic video module group. A 20‐question knowledge assessment designed to assess understanding of anatomic concepts was administered to all subjects prior to the intervention. After completing the endoscopic or microscopic video modules, subjects were administered the same knowledge assessment. Results Of the 62 subjects recruited, 32 were randomized to the endoscope group and 30 to the microscope group. Eleven subjects completed all components of the assessment in the endoscope group and nine in the microscope group. Subjects in the endoscope group demonstrated a mean 12.3% increase in assessment scores (SD 9.1%, p = .0008), compared to a mean 11.7% increase in assessment scores in the microscope group (SD 9.4%, p = .0002). When controlling for pretest scores, there was no significant difference in posttest performance between the two groups. Conclusion Brief video modules effectively improved objective short‐term knowledge of middle ear anatomy. Although both groups demonstrated a significant improvement in knowledge, there was no significant difference in the educational utility of endoscopic videos compared to microscopic videos. Further studies with larger sample sizes may help quantify which modalities are optimal for teaching. Level of Evidence NA.https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.70044endoscopic ear surgerymedical educationmiddle ear anatomyotolaryngologyvideo modules
spellingShingle Leona J. Tu
Obinna I. Nwosu
Doug Chieffe
Elissa Daniel
Michael S. Cohen
Endoscopic and microscopic video modules are effective for teaching middle ear anatomy
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
endoscopic ear surgery
medical education
middle ear anatomy
otolaryngology
video modules
title Endoscopic and microscopic video modules are effective for teaching middle ear anatomy
title_full Endoscopic and microscopic video modules are effective for teaching middle ear anatomy
title_fullStr Endoscopic and microscopic video modules are effective for teaching middle ear anatomy
title_full_unstemmed Endoscopic and microscopic video modules are effective for teaching middle ear anatomy
title_short Endoscopic and microscopic video modules are effective for teaching middle ear anatomy
title_sort endoscopic and microscopic video modules are effective for teaching middle ear anatomy
topic endoscopic ear surgery
medical education
middle ear anatomy
otolaryngology
video modules
url https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.70044
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