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Cureus ; 16(7): e64028, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39109139

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Background Dental caries and gingivitis are preventable diseases that remain highly prevalent among children globally and, while transmissible through the transfer of oral bacteria typically from mother to child, differ from communicable diseases that are spread through direct contact, air, or vectors. Unlike communicable diseases, dental caries and gingivitis can be effectively prevented through proper oral hygiene practices and dietary modifications. Oral health education (OHE) intends to improve oral hygiene practices and reduce oral health problems. However, evidence of the impact of multiple topics in OHE on preschool children is lacking. This study aimed to examine the effects of single- versus multiple-topic OHE delivered via video presentations on the plaque and gingival status of preschool children. Methods A parallel five-arm cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted on healthy preschool children aged five and six years. Children with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or conditions that could affect their oral health or ability to participate in the OHE intervention were excluded. OHE interventions were given to children from eight of the 10 classes assigned as intervention groups, while two classes served as the control group and received no intervention. The intervention groups received one, two, or three oral health topics using specially developed animation videos, in Malay language: toothbrushing technique (T), toothbrushing technique and the effects of sugar consumption on oral health (TS), toothbrushing technique and pathogenesis of dental caries and gingivitis (TP), and toothbrushing technique, the effects of sugar consumption on oral health, and pathogenesis of dental caries and gingivitis (TSP). Plaque and gingival scores, along with oral health knowledge, attitude, and skills (KAS), were recorded before and after the intervention. The CONSORT guidelines were followed in reporting. The analyses included descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, effect sizes, and multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) at a 5% significance level. Results A total of 160 participants were equally distributed into five groups (n = 32). There were no baseline differences in plaque or gingival scores. All groups showed significantly lower plaque and gingival scores post-intervention (p < 0.05), with effect sizes ranging from -1.1 to -0.7. No changes in oral health (KAS) were observed. The intervention groups had significantly lower plaque and gingival scores compared to the control group (p < 0.05), but no differences were found between them after adjusting for baseline KAS (p > 0.05). Conclusions This study suggests that including multiple topics in OHE programs for preschool children may not necessarily improve oral health outcomes. Simplified OHE may be more advantageous in terms of time, cost, human resources, and organization.

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BMC Musculoskelet Disord ; 25(1): 527, 2024 Jul 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38982445

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BACKGROUND: This study investigated the effects of changes in motor skills from an educational video program on the kinematic and kinetic variables of the lower extremity joints and knee ligament load. METHODS: Twenty male participants (age: 22.2 ± 2.60 y; height: 1.70 ± 6.2 m; weight: 65.4 ± 7.01 kg; BMI: 23.32 ± 2.49 [Formula: see text]) were instructed to run at 4.5 ± 0.2 m/s from a 5 m distance posterior to the force plate, land their foot on the force plate, and perform the cutting maneuver on the left. The educational video program for cutting maneuvers consisted of preparatory posture, foot landing orientation, gaze and trunk directions, soft landing, and eversion angle. The measured variables were the angle, angular velocity of lower extremity joints, ground reaction force (GRF), moment, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) forces through musculoskeletal modeling. RESULTS: After the video feedback, the hip joint angles increased in flexion, abduction, and external rotation (p < 0.05), and the angular velocity increased in extension (p < 0.05). The ankle joint angles increased in dorsiflexion (p < 0.05), and the angular velocity decreased in dorsiflexion (p < 0.05) but increased in abduction (p < 0.05). The GRF increased in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions and decreased vertically (p < 0.05). The hip joint moments decreased in extension and external rotation (p < 0.05) but increased in adduction (p < 0.05). The knee joint moments were decreased in extension, adduction, and external rotation (p < 0.05). The abduction moment of the ankle joint decreased (p < 0.001). There were differences in the support zone corresponding to 64‒87% of the hip frontal moment (p < 0.001) and 32‒100% of the hip horizontal moment (p < 0.001) and differences corresponding to 32‒100% of the knee frontal moment and 21‒100% of the knee horizontal moment (p < 0.001). The GRF varied in the support zone at 44‒95% in the medial-lateral direction and at 17‒43% and 73‒100% in the vertical direction (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Injury prevention feedback reduced the load on the lower extremity joints during cutting maneuvers, which reduced the knee ligament load, mainly on the MCL.


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Knee Joint , Motor Skills , Weight-Bearing , Humans , Male , Young Adult , Weight-Bearing/physiology , Knee Joint/physiology , Biomechanical Phenomena/physiology , Motor Skills/physiology , Video Recording , Hip Joint/physiology , Ankle Joint/physiology , Adult , Running/physiology , Lower Extremity/physiology
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Int J Adolesc Med Health ; 36(4): 335-341, 2024 Aug 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38946489

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OBJECTIVES: Young people face barriers that lead to gaps in sexual and reproductive health care communications. Issues such as discomfort discussing sexual health lead to inadequate delivery of services resulting in unintended pregnancies and STIs. Closing this communication gap between patients and health care practitioners would improve communication and health outcomes. The objective of this study was to gain feedback from focus groups about: (a) barriers and facilitators to communication surrounding sexual health and (b) the feasibility and acceptability of a question prompt list (QPL) and informational video emphasizing asking questions about sexual health during medical visits as tools young people could use to be more involved during visits. METHODS: Three focus groups were conducted: two with young adults (n=14) and one with practitioners (n=5) of sexual/reproductive health care services. Practitioners were recruited from healthcare clinics. RESULTS: Young adults were aged 18-22 years old. Participants identified barriers to communication such as embarrassment over sexual health topics and practitioner assumptions about patients' base of knowledge. A facilitator to communication was patient-friendly language. Focus group participants offered suggestions on how to improve the QPL as well as themes that should be covered in an educational video. Participants viewed the QPL and educational video as useful for encouraging conversations between patient and practitioner. CONCLUSIONS: Many barriers obstruct communication between young adults and practitioners on topics relating to sexual health. Both the QPL and an educational video could be used to enhance patient-practitioner communication.


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Communication , Focus Groups , Physician-Patient Relations , Sexual Health , Humans , Female , Young Adult , Male , Adolescent , Reproductive Health , Reproductive Health Services , Adult
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Midwifery ; 136: 104089, 2024 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38968682

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BACKGROUND: Healthcare professionals have a role to play in reducing perinatal mental health related stigma. AIM: To assess the effectiveness of a video-based educational intervention developed to provide guidance to healthcare professionals on perinatal mental health related stigma reduction strategies. DESIGN: A single group pre-test-post-test pilot study with no control group. SETTING(S): A university affiliated maternity hospital in Ireland PARTICIPANTS: A convenience sample of registered midwives, nurses and doctors (n = 60) recruited from October 2020-January 2021. INTERVENTION: A twenty-minute video-based educational intervention. METHODS: Respondents (n = 60) completed a pre-test (time point one) and post-test (time point-two) questionnaire, and a three-month follow-up post-test questionnaire (time point-three) (n = 39). The questionnaire included the Mental Illness Clinicians' Attitudes Scale, Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale, Reynolds Empathy Scale and open-ended questions. Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was selected to evaluate the pre-test post-test scores. RESULTS: The difference in mean Mental Illness: Clinicians' Attitudes-4 scores were statistically significant between time points one and three (z = 3.27, df=36, P = 0.0007) suggesting more positive attitudes towards people with mental health conditions after the intervention. The mean total score for the Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale increased from 18.7 (SD 1.87) at time point one to 19.2 (SD 1.60) at time point two (z= -3.368, df=59, P = 0.0004) suggesting an increase in positive intended behaviours towards those with mental health issues immediately following the intervention. These findings were also corroborated by responses to open-ended survey questions. CONCLUSIONS: Further research with a larger sample of healthcare professionals evaluated over a longer period would provide further evidence for the sustainability of the intervention. TWEETABLEABSTRACT: A video-based intervention can increase healthcare professionals' knowledge of perinatal #mentalhealth related stigma reduction strategies @Journal. Link to article.


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Health Personnel , Social Stigma , Humans , Pilot Projects , Adult , Surveys and Questionnaires , Ireland , Health Personnel/education , Health Personnel/psychology , Health Personnel/statistics & numerical data , Female , Pregnancy , Mental Disorders/psychology , Male , Attitude of Health Personnel , Video Recording/methods , Middle Aged
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Oral Maxillofac Surg ; 28(3): 1431-1436, 2024 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38910212

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PURPOSE: In the digital era, the internet is the go-to source of information, and patients often seek insights on medical conditions like TMJ ankylosis. YouTube, a popular platform, is widely used for this purpose. However, YouTube's lack of regulation means it can host unreliable content. Hence, the primary objective of this study is to assess the scientific quality of YouTube videos concerning TMJ ankylosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study analyzed 59 TMJ ankylosis-related videos. Two Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialists assessed these videos. Data on the video source, duration, upload date, the time elapsed since upload, total views, likes, dislikes and comments, Interaction index, and viewing rate were collected and analyzed. Video quality was assessed using the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and the Quality Criteria for Consumer Health Information (DISCERN), comparing health professionals and non-health professionals. RESULTS: Health professional's videos were better in terms of GQS 3.21 ± 0.94 and DISCERN score 3.03 ± 0.75 as compared to the non-health professional videos GQS 3.0 ± 1.04, and DISCERN 2.81 ± 1.13. Health professional group videos had more reliability and better quality than the non-health professional group (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION: YouTube should not be relied on as a trustworthy source for high-quality and reliable information regarding TMJ ankylosis videos. Healthcare professionals must be prepared to address any ambiguous or misleading information and to prioritize building trustworthy relationships with patients through accurate diagnostic and therapeutic processes.


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Ankylosis , Social Media , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders , Video Recording , Humans , Ankylosis/surgery , Consumer Health Information/standards , Information Dissemination , Information Sources
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BMC Health Serv Res ; 24(1): 484, 2024 Apr 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38637742

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BACKGROUND: Malaria in pregnancy remains a major global public health problem. Intermittent prophylaxis treatment of malaria in pregnancy with Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine and co-trimoxazole is efficacious for prevention of malaria in pregnancy HIV negative and positive women, respectively. However, uptake of the recommended doses of therapies has remained suboptimal in Uganda, majorly due to inadequate knowledge among pregnant women. Therefore, this study aimed to explore attitudes and perceptions towards developing an educational video for malaria preventive therapy. METHODS: We conducted an exploratory study with qualitative methods among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Kisenyi Health Center IV (KHCIV), health workers from KHCIV, and officials from the Ministry of Health. The study was conducted at KHCIV from October 2022 to March 2023. Focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted among purposively selected pregnant women and key informant interviews (KII) among health workers and Ministry of Health officials. Data were analyzed using inductive and deductive thematic methods in atlas ti.8. RESULTS: A total of five FGDs comprising of 7-10 pregnant women were conducted; and KIIs were conducted among four mid-wives, two obstetricians, and two Ministry of Health officials. Generally, all respondents mentioned a need for interventions to improve malaria preventive knowledge among pregnant women; were positive about developing an educative video for malaria preventive therapy in pregnancy; and suggested a short, concise, and edutaining video focusing both the benefits of taking and risks of not taking malaria preventive therapy. They proposed that women may be encouraged to view the video as soon as they conceive and throughout the pregnancy. It also was suggested that the video may be viewed on television sets in maternal and reproductive health clinics and homes, and on smart phones. CONCLUSION: Pregnant women, health workers, and Ministry of Health officials were positive about the development of a short edutaining video on malaria preventive therapy that focuses on both benefits of taking and risks of not taking the malaria preventive therapy in pregnancy. This information guided the video development and therefore, in the development of health educative videos, client and stakeholder inputs may always be solicited.


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Antimalarials , Malaria , Female , Pregnancy , Humans , Pregnant Women , Uganda , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Malaria/prevention & control , Malaria/drug therapy , Sulfadoxine/therapeutic use , Pyrimethamine/therapeutic use , Prenatal Care/methods , Drug Combinations , Antimalarials/therapeutic use
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Obes Surg ; 34(5): 1909-1916, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38581627

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BACKGROUND: Video recording of surgical procedures is increasing in popularity. They are presented in various platforms, many of which are not peer-reviewed. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) videos are widely available; however, there is limited evidence supporting the use of reporting guidelines when uploading LSG videos to create a valuable educational video. We aimed to determine the variations and establish the quality of published LSG videos, in both peer-reviewed literature and on YouTube, using a newly designed checklist to improve the quality and enhance the transparency of video reporting. METHODS: A quality assessment tool was designed by using existing research and society guidelines, such as the Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Standardization (BMSS). A systematic review using PRISMA guidelines was performed on MEDLINE and EMBASE databases to identify video case reports (academic videos) and a similar search was performed on the commercial YouTube platform (commercial videos) simultaneously. All videos displaying LSG were reviewed and scored using the quality assessment tool. Academic and commercial videos were subsequently compared and an evidence-based checklist was created. RESULTS: A total of 93 LSG recordings including 26 academic and 67 commercial videos were reviewed. Mean score of the checklist was 5/11 and 4/11 for videos published in articles and YouTube, respectively. Academic videos had higher rates of describing instruments used, such as orogastric tube (P < 0.001) and stapler information (P = 0.04). Fifty-four percent of academic videos described short-term patient outcomes, while not reported in commercial videos (P < 0.001). Sleeve resection status was not universally reported. CONCLUSIONS: Videos published in the academic literature are describing steps in greater detail with more emphasis on specific technical elements and patient outcomes and thus have a higher educational value. A new quality assessment tool has been proposed for video reporting guidelines to improve the reliability and value of published video research.


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Gastrectomy , Laparoscopy , Obesity, Morbid , Video Recording , Humans , Laparoscopy/education , Laparoscopy/standards , Gastrectomy/education , Gastrectomy/methods , Gastrectomy/standards , Obesity, Morbid/surgery , Checklist/standards , Social Media/standards , Bariatric Surgery/education , Bariatric Surgery/standards , Internet
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Med Educ Online ; 29(1): 2339569, 2024 Dec 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38615337

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BACKGROUND: eLearning can be an effective tool to achieve learning objectives. It facilitates asynchronous distance learning, increasing flexibility for learners and instructors. In this context, the high educational value of videos provides an invaluable primary component for longitudinal digital curricula, especially for maintaining knowledge on otherwise rarely taught subjects. Although literature concerning eLearning evaluation exists, research comprehensively describing how to design effective educational videos is lacking. In particular, studies on the requirements and design goals of educational videos need to be complemented by qualitative research using grounded theory methodology. METHODS: Due to the paucity of randomized controlled trials in this area, there is an urgent need to generate recommendations based on a broader fundament than a literature search alone. Thus, the authors have employed grounded theory as a guiding framework, augmented by Mayring's qualitative content analysis and commonly used standards. An adaptive approach was conducted based on a literature search and qualitative semi-structured interviews. Drawing on these results, the authors elaborated a guide for creating effective educational videos. RESULTS: The authors identified 40 effective or presumedly effective factors fostering the success of video-based eLearning in teaching evidence-based medicine, providing a ready-to-use checklist. The information collected via the interviews supported and enriched much of the advice found in the literature. DISCUSSION: To the authors' knowledge, this type of comprehensive guide for video-based eLearning needs has not previously been published. The interviews considerably contributed to the results. Due to the grounded theory-based approach, in particular, consensus was achieved without the presence of a formal expert panel. Although the guide was created with a focus on teaching evidence-based medicine, due to the general study selection process and research approach, the recommendations are applicable to a wide range of subjects in medical education where the teaching aim is to impart conceptual knowledge.


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Education, Medical, Undergraduate , Evidence-Based Medicine , Qualitative Research , Humans , Evidence-Based Medicine/education , Education, Medical, Undergraduate/methods , Video Recording , Education, Distance , Grounded Theory , Computer-Assisted Instruction/methods , Curriculum , Teaching
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IISE Trans Occup Ergon Hum Factors ; 12(1-2): 68-83, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38456754

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OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSWe used a survey to evaluate the perceptions of nurses and nursing students on robotic technology for nursing care before and after reviewing an educational video that included examples of medical, care, and healthcare service robotic technology. We found that the perception of robotic technology was innately favorable and became more favorable after the video. It is beneficial for engineers to incorporate nurses' frontline knowledge into the design process from the beginning, while functional changes can be implemented since nurses comprise the largest group of healthcare professionals in hospitals and are the end users of technological devices. Educating nurses in state-of-the-art technology specific to what designers are developing can enable them to provide relevant insight. Designers and engineers can use this insight to create user-friendly, effective technology that improves not only patient care but also nurse job satisfaction.


Background: Interdisciplinary engineering and nursing collaborations have successfully addressed healthcare-related problems; however, findings highlight consistently that nurse input is underutilized in earlier stages of the design process.Purpose: Our purpose was to capture the differences in perceptions and highlight the insights of nursing students, faculty, and professionals, before and after learning about robotic technology for nursing care.Methods: A quasi-experimental, pretest­posttest survey was employed using an educational video. The survey related to the perception of three different categories of healthcare robotic technology (medical, care, and healthcare service), as represented by eight different subcategories: surgical; robotic diagnostic systems; companion; assistive; medication delivery and dispensing; cleaning and disinfecting; telepresence and remote monitoring; delivery. Participants rated each subcategory using a Likert-type scale with a 5-point response format with four items: impact, acceptance, environment, and use. Scores were summated to represent the overall construct of perception. Qualitative data were collected in the form of open-ended responses.Results: Data were collected from 118 participants, with a survey completion rate of 75%. Mean scores were significantly greater for each of the eight robotic technology subcategories after the educational video, supporting that the video influenced a positive perception of healthcare robotic technology. Themes from comments were categorized into (1) positive, mixed, and negative aspects of the research study, as well as improvements and concerns relating to (2) quality of care, (3) nurse work performance, and (4) nursing as a profession.Conclusion: An educational video enhanced the favorable perception of robotic technology in healthcare. Training nurses on technology fundamentals helped elucidate their potential concerns and identified appropriate applications. It is essential that engineers provide nurses with fundamental knowledge, consistent language, and context about the technology engineers want to develop so nurses can effectively communicate their needs.


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Robotics , Humans , Robotics/methods , Surveys and Questionnaires , Female , Attitude of Health Personnel , Adult , Male , Students, Nursing/psychology , Students, Nursing/statistics & numerical data , Perception , Nurses/psychology , Middle Aged
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 6592, 2024 03 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38503826

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Popularization of knowledge is of considerable importance and necessity, and traditional knowledge popularization activities suffer from high cost and low acceptance, which affect their effectiveness and coverage. Applying virtual avatars to educational videos may be an effective way to solve the problem. This study investigates the impact of applying virtual avatars to educational videos on user experience. Constructed a model of the impact of user experience on educational videos with virtual avatars, collected data from the target population, and analyzed it empirically. The video quality and virtual avatar expressiveness dimensions of the influencing factors have a significant positive effect on the learning effect, emotional experience and user engagement dimensions of user experience; the content quality dimension of the influencing factors has a significant negative effect on the three dimensions of user experience. The video quality and virtual avatar expressiveness dimensions of the influencing factors have a significant positive effect on the learning effect, emotional experience and user engagement dimensions of user experience; the content quality dimension of the influencing factors has a significant negative effect on the three dimensions of user experience.


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Avatar , User-Computer Interface , Emotions , Educational Status , Learning
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Nutr Rev ; 2024 Feb 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38341801

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CONTEXT: Health education using videos has been promoted for its potential to enhance community health by improving social and behavior change communication. OBJECTIVE: To provide stakeholders in maternal and child health with evidence that can inform policies and strategies integrating video education to improve maternal, newborn, and child health. DATA SOURCES: Five databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and CENTRAL) were searched on January 28, 2022, and November 10, 2022 (updated search). Quantitative and qualitative studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries on the effects of video-based interventions on nutrition, health, and health service use were eligible. There was no restriction on time or language. Study selection was done in 2 stages and in duplicate. DATA EXTRACTION: A total of 13 710 records were imported to EndNote. Of these, 8226 records were screened by title and abstract using Rayyan, and 76 records were included for full-text evaluation. RESULTS: Twenty-nine articles (n = 12 084 participants) were included in this systematic review, and 7 were included in the meta-analysis. Video interventions improved knowledge about newborn care (n = 234; odds ratio [OR], 1.20; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04-1.40), colostrum feeding (n = 990; OR, 60.38; 95%CI, 18.25-199.78), continued breastfeeding (BF; n = 1914; OR, 3.79; 95%CI, 1.14-12.64), intention to use family planning (FP) (n = 814; OR, 1.57; 95%CI, 1.10-2.23), and use of FP (n = 864; OR, 6.55; 95%CI, 2.30-18.70). Video interventions did not result in reduced prelacteal feeding or improvement in early initiation of BF. The qualitative studies showed that video interventions were acceptable and feasible, with perceived impacts on communities. CONCLUSION: This systematic review and meta-analysis indicated that video interventions improved knowledge of newborn care, colostrum feeding, and continuing BF, and the intention to use FP. Given the high levels of heterogeneity and inconsistency in reporting, more research with stronger designs is recommended. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: PROSPERO registration no. CRD42022292190.

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Water Res ; 252: 121254, 2024 Mar 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38335749

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As drought and water shortages threaten access to safe water supplies globally, finding ways to increase public acceptance of recycled water has become increasingly important. Educational interventions have often been explored as a potential method to help overcome public distaste for recycled water. However, in past research, the effects of educational interventions have tended to be modest, leading to some skepticism over the ability of public information campaigns to truly increase acceptance. We propose that, at least in part, these modest effects of education may be driven by differences in the ability of some types of educational content to increase recycled water knowledge and subsequent acceptance (e.g., some content may be too complex for a lay audience or may be insufficient to adequately address the concerns that drive one's apprehension towards recycled water). Thus, we developed and tested an educational video split into four distinct areas of educational content related to potable water reuse: (1) need for recycled water, (2) approaches to implementing recycled water (e.g., through direct, indirect, or de-facto reuse), (3) purification technology, and (4) locations and testimonials of actual implementation. In two experiments (Ns = 711, 385), we found that content illustrating approaches to implementing recycled water and locations using it led to medium to large increases in knowledge and acceptance. These results imply that given limited time and resources, brief information about these topics may increase acceptance better than alternative information. Moreover, these results underscore a need to more carefully consider the content used in educational campaigns, as not all information is equally likely to produce desired effects.


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Drinking Water , Water Purification , Water Purification/methods , Wastewater , Water Supply/methods , Recycling
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Heliyon ; 10(3): e25361, 2024 Feb 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38352730

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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential for revolutionizing education; especially, in contexts where multimodal learning experiences are designed. This paper investigated the potential benefits of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, concentrating on the design and evaluation of an AI Educational Video Assistant tailored for multimodal learning experiences. The tool, utilizing the principles of the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML), comprises three modules: Transcription, Engagement, and Reinforcement, each focusing on distinct aspects of the learning process. It Integraties Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) using OpenAI's Whisper and Google's Large Language Model (LLM) Bard. Our twofold objective includes both the development of this AI assistant tool and the assessment of its effect on improving the learning experiences. For the evaluation, a mixed methods approach was adopted, combining human evaluation by nine educational experts with automatic metrics. Participants provided their perceptions on the tool's effectiveness in terms of engagement, content organization, clarity, and usability. Additionally, automatic metrics including Content Distinctiveness and Readability scores were computed. The results from the human evaluation suggest positive impacts across all assessed domains. The automatic metrics further proved the tool's ability in content generation and readability. Collectively, these preliminary results highlight the tool's potential to revolutionize educational design and provide personalized and engaging learning experiences.

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BMC Pregnancy Childbirth ; 23(1): 853, 2023 Dec 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38082376

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BACKGROUND: In developing countries, pregnant women have insufficient knowledge about cell-free DNA screening. Reports from developed countries have found that various tools in prenatal genetic counseling can improve the knowledge of pregnant women who undergo cell-free DNA screening. Data are limited from developing countries where women have different baseline socio-educational backgrounds. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of an animated educational video combined with traditional counseling versus traditional counseling alone in changing pregnant women's knowledge of cell-free DNA screening. METHODS: This study was a randomized control trial at an antenatal clinic. Eligible subjects who were Thai pregnant women, were randomized to either view or not view the 4-minute animated educational video explaining cell-free DNA screening. Both groups received traditional counseling. The women were asked to complete a Thai questionnaire assessing knowledge of the screening before and after intervention. The questionnaire consisted of three sections: demographic data of the research participants and their existing awareness about cell-free DNA testing; performance and limitations of cell-free DNA screening; and participants' attitudes toward the positive screening. Primary outcome was the change in knowledge scores. Secondary outcomes were attitudes toward positive screening test, levels of satisfaction with counseling, and screening acceptance rates. RESULTS: Data from 83 women in the video group and 82 in the non-video group were analyzed. The knowledge score (range 0-18) change after counseling was significantly higher in the video group than the non-video group (+ 7.1 ± 3.3 vs + 4.2 ± 2.5; p = 0.03). There were no significant differences in attitudes toward positive screening test (p = 0.83), levels of satisfaction (p = 0.24), or screening acceptance rates (p = 0.15) between the groups. CONCLUSIONS: Adding the video to traditional counseling was better than traditional counseling alone in improving pregnant women's knowledge about cell-free DNA screening. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The study was retrospectively registered with the Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR20210917001, 17/09/2021).


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Genetic Counseling , Pregnant Women , Female , Pregnancy , Humans , Thailand , Counseling , Educational Status , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Enferm. glob ; 22(72): 571-581, oct. 2023. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-225968

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Objetivo: Identificar y caracterizar videos de animación sobre educación en salud relacionada con estomías de eliminación.Método: Estudio de naturaleza cuantitativa del tipo descriptivo con una etapa de prospección tecnológica en la literatura y en la plataforma de intercambio de videos Youtube.Resultados: El estudio no identificó artículos en la literatura, sin embargo, se identificaron 19 vídeos en youtube, de los cuales los temas más abordados fueron: la confección y definición de colostomía, definición y confección de ileostomía, fabricación de urostomía y causas de fabricación de las estomías de eliminación. La mayoría de las animaciones encontradas en la plataforma estaban en el idioma inglés y ninguna en portugués, revelando la escasez de este material para personas con estomas de eliminación en Brasil.Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica: El estudio se limitó a la identificación y caracterización de los vídeos disponibles, alcanzando así parcialmente el objetivo ante la necesidad de otros estudios que aborden esta temática para ayudar a la construcción y validación de un video de animación sobre estomas de eliminación con base en evidencias científicas, de forma que sea utilizado como herramienta de educación en salud. (AU)


Objetivo: Identificar e caracterizar vídeos de animação sobre educação em saúde relacionada a estomias de eliminação. Método: Estudo de natureza quantitativa do tipo descritivo com uma etapa de prospecção tecnológicana literatura e na plataforma de compartilhamento de vídeos Youtube. Resultados: O estudo não identificou artigos na literatura, no entanto, foram identificados 19 vídeos no youtube, dos quais os temas mais abordados foram: a confecção e definição de colostomia, definição e confecção de ileostomia, confecção de urostomia e causas de confecção das estomias de eliminação. A maioria das animações encontradas na plataforma estavam no idioma em inglês e nenhuma em português, revelando a escassez deste material para pessoas com estomas de eliminação no Brasil. Conclusão e implicações para a prática: O estudo limitou-se à identificação e caracterização dos vídeos disponíveis, alcançando parcialmente o objetivo, desta forma, salienta-se a necessidade de outros estudos que abordem esta temática para que possa subsidiar a construção e validação de um vídeo de animação sobre estomas de eliminação com base em evidências científicas, de forma que seja utilizado como ferramenta de educação em saúde. (AU)


Objective: To identify and characterize animation videos on health education related to elimination ostomies. Method: Study of quantitative nature of the descriptive type with a stage of technological prospection in the literature and on the Youtube video sharing platform.Results: The study did not identify articles in the literature; however, 19 videos were identified on YouTube, of which the most discussed topics were: the making and definition of colostomy, definition and manufacture of ileostomy, preparation of urostomy and causes of manufacture of elimination ostomies. Most of the animations found on the platform were in English and none in Portuguese, revealing the scarcity of this material for people with elimination stomas in Brazil.Conclusion and implications for practice: The study was limited to the identification and characterization of the available videos, partially reaching the objective, thus, emphasizing the need for other studies that address this issue so that it can support the construction and validation of an animation video on elimination stomas based on scientific evidence, so that it is used as a tool for health education. (AU)


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Humans , Health Education , Ostomy , Audiovisual Aids , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Nursing , Social Media
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J Reprod Infant Psychol ; : 1-15, 2023 Jul 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37516902

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BACKGROUND: Anxiety prior to caesarean section can lead to a negative birth experience, which may affect different aspects of woman's life in the long term. Improving preoperative information may result in lower anxiety leading to a more positive birth experience. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the impact of informational video before planned caesarean delivery on maternal anxiety and satisfaction. METHODS: Four different databases were searched from inception till March 2023. We selected randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that compared educational or informative videos about the aspects of the expected caesarean delivery process versus no preoperative information in the control group. No language restrictions were imposed. We used Revman software during performing our meta-analysis. Our main outcomes were preoperative and postoperative anxiety as well as maternal satisfaction post-procedure. RESULTS: Six RCTs were retrieved with a total number of 702 patients. Informative video significantly reduced the anxiety level before caesarean delivery in comparison with the control group (MD = -4.21, 95% CI [-5.46, -2.95], p<0001). Moreover, the postoperative anxiety level was significantly improved in the informational video group (MD = -4.71, 95% CI [-7.06, -2.36], p<0001). In addition, there was a significant improvement in maternal satisfaction score after caesarean delivery among the informational video group (p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Informational video prior to caesarean delivery decreases preoperative and postoperative anxiety levels with improvement in maternal post-procedure satisfaction. However, the existing evidence is limited by several shortcomings, chiefly small sample size. More trials with larger sample size are required to confirm our findings.

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JMIR Infodemiology ; 3: e40802, 2023 Jun 23.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37351938

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BACKGROUND: YouTube is an increasingly common source of health information; however, the reliability and quality of the information are inadequately understood. Several studies have evaluated YouTube as a resource during pregnancy and found the available information to be of poor quality. Given the increasing attention to postpartum health and the importance of promoting safe opioid use after birth, YouTube may be a source of information for birthing individuals. However, little is known about the available information on YouTube regarding postpartum pain. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to systematically evaluate the quality of YouTube videos as an educational resource for postpartum cesarean pain management. METHODS: A systematic search of YouTube videos was conducted on June 25, 2021, using 36 postpartum cesarean pain management-related keywords, which were identified by clinical experts. The search replicated a default YouTube search via a public account. The first 60 results from each keyword search were reviewed, and unique videos were analyzed. An overall content score was developed based on prior literature and expert opinion to evaluate the video's relevance and comprehensiveness. The DISCERN instrument, a validated metric to assess consumer health information, was used to evaluate the reliability of video information. Videos with an overall content score of ≥5 and a DISCERN score of ≥39 were classified as high-quality health education resources. Descriptive analysis and intergroup comparisons by video source and quality were conducted. RESULTS: Of 73 unique videos, video sources included medical videos (n=36, 49%), followed by personal video blogs (vlogs; n=32, 44%), advertisements (n=3, 4%), and media (n=2, 3%). The average overall content score was 3.6 (SD 2.0) out of 9, and the average DISCERN score was 39.2 (SD 8.1) out of 75, indicating low comprehensiveness and fair information reliability, respectively. High-quality videos (n=22, 30%) most frequently addressed overall content regarding pain duration (22/22, 100%), pain types (20/22, 91%), return-to-activity instructions (19/22, 86%), and nonpharmacologic methods for pain control (19/22, 86%). There were differences in the overall content score (P=.02) by video source but not DISCERN score (P=.45). Personal vlogs had the highest overall content score at 4.0 (SD 2.1), followed by medical videos at 3.3 (SD 2.0). Longer video duration and a greater number of comments and likes were significantly correlated with the overall content score, whereas the number of video comments was inversely correlated with the DISCERN score. CONCLUSIONS: Individuals seeking information from YouTube regarding postpartum cesarean pain management are likely to encounter videos that lack adequate comprehensiveness and reliability. Clinicians should counsel patients to exercise caution when using YouTube as a health information resource.

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Healthcare (Basel) ; 11(10)2023 May 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37239682

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, people voluntarily reduced their necessary healthcare. We examined whether supplying educational digital versatile discs (DVDs) before admission can reduce parental rejection of pediatric cardiac catheterization for congenital heart disease (CHD). Parents of 70 children with CHD selected for cardiac catheterization were randomly allocated to the DVD (received pre-admission DVDs in the outpatient department; 70 parents of 35 children) or non-DVD groups (did not receive the DVDs; 70 parents of 35 children). The parents could reject the admission of their children within 7 days. Cardiac catheterization was rejected by 14 (20.0%) and 26 (37.1%) parents in the DVD and non-DVD groups, respectively (p = 0.025). Parent Perceptions of Uncertainty Scale scores were lower in the DVD (128.3 ± 8.9 points) than in the non-DVD group (134.1 ± 7.3 points; p < 0.001). Decreased uncertainty due to pre-admission DVD watching could have contributed to the increased parental willingness for cardiac catheterization. The effects of pre-admission educational DVDs were more significant among parents with a lower education, rural residence, with only one child, female child, or younger child. Offering educational DVDs to parents of children selected for cardiac catheterization for CHD may decrease the parental rejection rate of the treatment.

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Cureus ; 15(3): e36482, 2023 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37090355

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BACKGROUND: Anxiety before regional anesthesia and surgery is common among women undergoing cesarean section. Although perioperative education has been shown to reduce this level of anxiety, the optimal form and timing of this intervention are not known. The goal of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an educational anesthetic video on reducing anxiety and improving maternal satisfaction in patients scheduled for elective cesarean section under regional anesthesia. METHODS: Eighty patients scheduled for cesarean section at a tertiary-level obstetric center were randomized to either an interventional group (viewed an educational video on the evening before surgery) or the control group (no educational video). Both groups received a standard preoperative assessment on the morning of surgery. Anxiety was assessed using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the visual analog scale for anxiety (VAS-A). Maternal satisfaction was assessed using the Maternal Satisfaction Scale Score for Cesarean Section (MSSSCS). Anxiety was assessed at baseline (the evening before surgery) and immediately before surgery. Maternal satisfaction was assessed on the first postoperative day. Patients in the intervention group also had their state anxiety measured immediately after viewing the educational anesthetic video using the VAS-A. RESULTS: Both groups were equally matched at baseline, and a statistically significant reduction in anxiety measured using VAS-A was seen in the intervention group vs. the control group (6 vs. 4.6, p = 0.018). State-trait anxiety measured using STAI, however, was not significantly lower in the intervention vs. control group (44 vs. 46, p = 0.99). VAS-A immediately after looking at the video was also not significantly different (5 vs. 4, p = 0.323) from the control group. Maternal satisfaction was also higher in the intervention group (113 vs. 104.5, p = 0.015). CONCLUSION: The use of a simple educational anesthetic video may be associated with reduced anxiety and improved maternal satisfaction in patients scheduled for elective cesarean section under regional anesthesia.

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