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Audio podcast and procedural video use in anaesthesiology and intensive care : A nationwide survey of Swedish anaesthetists

Bjurström, Martin F ; Borgquist, Ola LU ; Kander, Thomas LU orcid ; Lundén, Robin LU ; Fagerlund, Malin J ; Lipcsey, Miklós and Sturesson, Louise W LU (2024) In Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Digital modalities which enable asynchronous learning, such as audio podcasts and videos demonstrating procedures, may benefit acquisition and retention of knowledge and clinical skills. The main objective of this nationwide cross-sectional survey study was to evaluate key aspects and factors related to usage of audio podcasts and procedural videos in anaesthesiology and intensive care.

METHODS: A 20-item multiple-choice-question online survey was created through a consensus process including pilot testing among residents and consultants. Data were collected over a 3-month period, September-November 2023.

RESULTS: The survey was completed by 466 anaesthetists. More than a third reported using procedural videos ≥1... (More)

BACKGROUND: Digital modalities which enable asynchronous learning, such as audio podcasts and videos demonstrating procedures, may benefit acquisition and retention of knowledge and clinical skills. The main objective of this nationwide cross-sectional survey study was to evaluate key aspects and factors related to usage of audio podcasts and procedural videos in anaesthesiology and intensive care.

METHODS: A 20-item multiple-choice-question online survey was created through a consensus process including pilot testing among residents and consultants. Data were collected over a 3-month period, September-November 2023.

RESULTS: The survey was completed by 466 anaesthetists. More than a third reported using procedural videos ≥1 time per week, whereas fewer than one in four participants used audio podcasts at least once per week. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that working at a university hospital, male sex, and younger age were independently associated with podcast use ≥1 time per week, with the highest odds ratio (OR) for younger age (<40 years vs. ≥40 years old; OR 5.86 (95% confidence interval 3.55-9.67), p < .001). Younger age was also significantly associated with higher frequency of video use (OR 1.71 (1.13-2.58), p = .011), while working predominantly in intensive care was associated with a lower frequency of video use. Podcasts were often used during commuting (42.3%), household work (30.7%), and exercise (24.9%), indicating a role in multi-tasking. Approximately half of respondents expressed that audio podcast-based learning has a moderate to very large positive impact on acquisition of theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills. A vast majority, 85.2%, reported that procedural videos have a moderate to very large impact on development of clinical skills.

CONCLUSION: Audio podcasts and procedural videos are appreciated tools with potential to supplement more traditional didactic techniques in anaesthesiology and intensive care. Procedural video use is common, with perceived large effects on development of clinical skills. Further data are needed to fully understand learning outcomes, quality of peer-review processes, and potential sex-differences.

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