Instructional video for teaching venepuncture

Summary Background Safe venepuncture technique is a critical skill for health care professionals, to avoid accidental occupational injury. This study investigates whether watching an instructional video improves medical students’ ability to perform venepuncture safely. Methods This was a randomised,...

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Published in:The clinical teacher 2014-10, Vol.11 (6), p.436-441
Main Authors: Pan, Michael, Harcharik, Sara, Luber, Adam, Bernardo, Sebastian, Levitt, Jacob, Moskalenko, Marina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Competence
Education, Medical, Undergraduate - methods
Educational Measurement
Female
Humans
Male
Needlestick Injuries - prevention & control
Phlebotomy - methods
Videotape Recording
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Summary:Summary Background Safe venepuncture technique is a critical skill for health care professionals, to avoid accidental occupational injury. This study investigates whether watching an instructional video improves medical students’ ability to perform venepuncture safely. Methods This was a randomised, controlled, assessor‐blinded trial that evaluated the utility of an instructional video, with the primary outcome of the ability to perform venepuncture safely. Forty‐two second‐year medical students were recruited and randomised to receive either video instruction (group A, n = 20) or no intervention (group B, n = 22). Prior to the study, all students attended an instructor‐led workshop on venepuncture. During the study, students were paired and instructed to perform venepuncture on a partner. Performance was assessed using a points‐based checklist. Pre‐ and post‐study surveys were conducted to assess confidence with technique. Results The mean total checklist score was higher in group A than in group B, with values of 14.15 and 9.18, respectively (p 
ISSN:1743-4971
1743-498X
DOI:10.1111/tct.12198