Teaching prudent antibiotic use on the go: a descriptive report on development, utilization and listener satisfaction of an educational podcast format for medical students and young professionals.

BACKGROUND: An important component in fostering the responsible use of antibiotics is training of new and future prescribers in this interdisciplinary topic. Because podcasts are playing an increasing role in medical education, we aimed to develop and evaluate a podcast format with practice and guideline-oriented learning content on antibiotic therapy for medical students and young medical professionals. METHODS: We developed the concept for the podcast with the direct involvement of medical students and medical experts with teaching experience. We used video conferencing when recording the episodes in order to have quick, easy, and nationwide access to the experts involved. We released an episode every 2 to 4 weeks on the popular podcast platforms. The podcast was promoted through mailing lists, social and print media, and at conferences. The evaluation of episodes was based on user data provided by the platforms and an anonymous feedback questionnaire linked to each episode in the podcast notes. RESULTS: Between December 2021 and December 2022 19 episodes of InfectEd: der Antibiotika-Podcast were released. The mean duration of an episode was 91 min. By March 9, 2023, a total of 38,829 downloads and streams had been recorded. The majority of users listened to the podcast on a mobile device. The average playing time per episode was 65%. The feedback questionnaire was completed 135 times. 60.7% of respondents were female, 38.5% male. The majority of respondents were in their twenties and thirties (66.7%). 31.1% were medical students, 25.9% were residents, and 25.2% were specialists. Listeners were asked to rate episodes on a scale from 1 to 6, where 1 was "very good" and 6 was "insufficient." Ratings did not differ significantly between female and male respondents or between medical students and others. 118 respondents (87.4%) reported an increase in knowledge. Free-text feedback frequently emphasized clinical and also exam relevance. CONCLUSION: Our podcast format, developed with a user-centered approach, was broadly distributed and has been well accepted by both medical students and physicians alike. It provides a large number of learners with low-threshold access to current, guideline-orientated content and could be a useful supplement to conventional teaching formats.

["L'étudiant expert", a podcast for student nurses]. / "L'étudiant expert", un podcast à destination des étudiants infirmiers.

For the past three years, the Institut de formation interhospitalier Théodore-Simon (Ifits) has been embarking on a magnificent adventure to meet its student nurses, collecting their words and testimonials in a series of podcasts, the main aim of which is to shed as much light as possible on the reality of nursing studies. This article retraces the genesis of the project and demonstrates the added value of this tool for future professionals and trainers alike.

Development of Podcasts in a Hospital Setting: A User-Centered Approach.

Patient information plays a pivotal role in preparing individuals for hospital visits and empowering them to actively participate in decision-making processes regarding their healthcare. However, many patients face challenges related to reading comprehension. In response, podcasts have become a popular, user-friendly medium for sharing essential and easily understandable information in an engaging format.The aim of the present project was to use a user-centered approach to develop podcasts providing patient information prior to hospital visits. We aimed to describe the steps of the development in detail with the purpose of inspiring podcast development in the future.In Phase 1 we conducted interviews with patients and focus groups with clinicians based on the "empathy map" method, with the purpose of exploring patients' needs on which to subsequently build the podcasts' content and format. In Phase 2 we produced and refined the podcasts on the basis of feedback from clinician- and patients representatives.Our results indicated the importance of clear and concise language, personalization of communication, and content alignment with patients' needs. Our project resulted in a description of each step of the development that can be used as inspiration for others who wish to take a user-centered approach to podcast development.

Everyone Is Listening: Podcasts as an Innovative Educational Approach in Graduate Level Education.

BACKGROUND: Over the past decade, graduate level nursing education has transitioned from synchronous, classroom-based models to hybrid, asynchronous models. This change has increased the amount of screen-time for graduate learners and generated the problem of screen-fatigue. To reduce screen-based learning time, faculty transitioned a didactic critical care course to a podcast-based educational format. METHOD: This pilot study used a pre-course and post-course survey to evaluate the efficacy of podcasts in delivering course content, meeting course objectives, and understanding learners' perceptions of podcasts in education. RESULTS: Pre-course and post-course survey data demonstrated that podcasts successfully met course objectives and provided content that was equally or more engaging than screen-based lectures. CONCLUSION: Podcasts can be successfully incorporated into a didactic course as a content delivery modality and are an innovative strategy for engaging adult learners in an asynchronous, distance-friendly format while continuing to meet educational objectives. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(5):335-337.].

A Randomized Trial Assessing the Effect of Exercise on Residents' Podcast Knowledge Acquisition and Retention.

PURPOSE: Podcasts are commonly used by residents as part of their learning, with many listening concomitantly with other activities (e.g., driving and exercise). The effects of exercise on learning are controversial, with some suggesting potential benefit and others suggesting impaired learning. This study examined whether exercise influences knowledge acquisition and retention among resident physicians listening to a podcast while exercising versus those with undistracted listening. METHOD: This multicenter, randomized, crossover trial assessed emergency medicine residents across 5 U.S. institutions from September 2022 to January 2023. Residents were randomized to a group that listened to one 30-minute podcast while seated or a group that listened to a 30-minute podcast while engaging in 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise, with stratification by site and postgraduate year. Within 30 minutes of completing the podcast, they completed a 20-question multiple-choice test. They subsequently crossed over to the other intervention and listened to a different 30-minute podcast followed by another 20-question test. Each podcast focused on emergency medicine-relevant journal articles that had not been covered in journal club or curriculum at any sites. Residents also completed a 40-question delayed recall test with separate questions on both podcasts at 30 days. RESULTS: Ninety-six residents were recruited for the study, with 95 (99.0%) completing the initial recall portion and 92 (97.0%) completing the delayed recall tests. No statistically significant differences were found between the exercise and seated cohorts on initial recall (74.4% vs 76.3%; d = -0.12; 95% CI, -0.33 to 0.08; P = .12) or delayed recall (52.3% vs 52.5%; d = -0.01; 95% CI, -0.22 to -0.19; P = .46). CONCLUSIONS: Exercising while listening to podcasts did not appear to meaningfully affect knowledge acquisition or retention at 30 days when compared with listening while seated and undistracted.

JUNTOS Radio: a podcast created in collaboration with Spanish-speaking healthcare providers, Juntos Center for Advancing Latino Health, and a medical librarian.

Spanish speaking healthcare providers, JUNTOS Center for Advancing Latino Health, and a medical librarian partnered to create a podcast on essential health topics relevant to the Latinx community. The podcasts were recorded in Spanish and included Spanish supplementary consumer health information from credible resources such as MedlinePlus en Espanol. The podcasts covered important topics about COVID-19 such as vaccines, clinical trials, and social distancing. It also includes other relevant topics that are affecting the Latinx community.

When to Attend a Webinar?

OBJECTIVE: To determine the most appropriate delay to start a webinar. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted on weekly general staff scientific webinars held by the Institute of Human Virology (IHV), University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA. 35 observations were made at arbitrary chosen times of three consecutive IHV webinars. After standardizing the number of participants, a 4th-degree polynomial fit was applied to the data. A cost function was defined as the sum of the time wasted for those who attended the webinar early and the lost for those who attend with delay. The cost function was minimized to compute the most appropriate delay to start the webinar. RESULTS: The model could explain almost 95% of the observed variance in the number of participants. Normally, half of the participants attended the meeting at the webinar set starting time. The cost was a minimum if the webinar was delayed for about 3 minutes. CONCLUSION: It seems that the most appropriate time for starting the IHV general staff meetings is around 3 minutes after the webinar set starting time.

Patient Comprehension of Operative Instructions With a Paper Handout Versus a Video: A Prospective Randomized Control Trial.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a video versus that of a paper handout for explaining operative instructions for hand and upper extremity surgeries to patients. We aimed to compare patient performance using a knowledge-based questionnaire. In addition, we aimed to compare how helpful patients found their assigned operative instructions. METHODS: This was a randomized trial of 60 patients undergoing same-day hand and upper extremity surgeries. The patients were randomized to receive educational material outlining operative instructions, either in the form of a video link or a paper handout. At the first postoperative visit, the patients' comprehension of the content was evaluated using a questionnaire. The primary outcomes included the number of questions answered correctly and patient-reported evaluation of the provided instructions on a scale of 1-5. RESULTS: Patients who received video instructions scored higher in the questionnaire than those in the paper instructions group (paper: 58% correct; video: 76% correct). Moreover, patients in the video group were significantly more likely to answer questions pertaining to opioid use correctly. A higher proportion of patients in the video group than in the paper group found the information "extremely" or "very" helpful. CONCLUSIONS: This study found that the patients demonstrated greater comprehension of the operative instructions when these were administered in a video format than when these were administered as a printed handout. In particular, the results suggest that video-based education specifically improves patients' comprehension of proper opioid use. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: There appears to be utility in implementing videos for patient education purposes, particularly in the setting of operative instructions for same-day surgical procedures.

Escala de bienestar académico vía aplicación web para estudiantes universitarios en Brasil / Academic wellbeing scale via web application for university students in Brazil / Escalade bem-estar acadêmico via aplicação web para universitários no Brasil

Este es un estudio de desarrollo tecnológico en la elaboración de un instrumento computarizado para evaluar la autopercepción del bienestar académico, basado en la teoría del bienestar subjetivo de la Psicología Positiva. Tuvo como objetivo construir un instrumento y buscar evidencias de validez vía aplicación web como tecnología para evaluar el constructo bienestar académico en estudiantes universitarios. Investigación de campo, descriptiva y exploratoria, cuantitativa, con 702 académicos voluntarios de Universidades de diferentes regiones geopolíticas de Brasil Se identificó que la mayoría de los encuestados son del sexo femenino con un 76,9% (540), y se obtuvo un promedio de 23,79 para su edad, con una desviación estándar de 6,7. En la construcción del instrumento se obtuvieron factores relacionados con el contenido de bienestar académico, se definió un valor propio igual o superior a 0,44. Así, fueron evidenciados 03 Factores: Factor 01 -Autoconfianza y rendimiento académico profesional, con 27 ítems; Factor 02 -Apoyo social con 2 ítems; y Factor 3 -Limitaciones de desempeño autopercibidas, con 11 ítems. La escala total tuvo un Alfa de 0,90, con una versión final de 40 ítems. Las condiciones de validez están garantizadas, así como la fiabilidad de las tres subescalas y la escala completa. Tales aspectos de la evaluación del bienestar académico pueden ser utilizados en verificaciones posteriores al regreso de las actividades universitarias, identificando posibilidades de cambios en el escenario académico y estrategias de intervención y readaptaciones conductuales(AU)

It is a study of technological development in the elaboration of a computerized instrument to evaluate the self-perception of academic well-being, based on the theory of subjective well-being of Positive Psychology. It aimed to build an instrument and seek evidence of validity via web application as a technology to assess the academic well-being construct in university students. Field research, descriptive and exploratory, quantitative, with 702 volunteer academics from Universities from different geopolitical regions in Brazil. It was identified that the majority of respondents are female with 76.9% (540), and the average age of these was 23.79, being standard deviationde 6,7.In the construction of the instrument, factors related to the content of academic well-being were obtained, with an Eigenvalue equal to or greater than 0.44 was defined. Thus, 03 Factors were evidenced: Factor 01 -Self-confidence and professional academic achievement, with 27 items; Factor 02 -Social support with 2 items; and Factor 3 -Self-perceived limitations in performance, with 11 items. The total scale had an Alpha of 0.90 with 40 items in its final version. The validity conditions are guaranteed,together with the reliability of the three subscales and the full scale. Such aspects of the assessment of academic well-being can be used in subsequent verifications after the return of university activities, identifying possibilities for changes in the academic scenario and intervention strategies and behavioral readaptations(AU)

Trata-se de um estudo de desenvolvimento tecnológico na elaboração de um instrumento informatizado para avaliação da autopercepção do bem-estar acadêmico, com base na teoriado bem-estar subjetivo da Psicologia Positiva. Teve como objetivo construir um instrumento e buscar evidências de validade via aplicação web como tecnologia para avaliação do construto de bem-estar acadêmico em estudantes universitários. Investigação de campo, descritiva e exploratória, quantitativa, com 702 acadêmicos voluntários de Universidades de diferentes regiões geopolíticas no Brasil. Identificou-se que os respondentes em sua maioria são dosexo feminino com 76,9% (540), e obteve-se sobre a idade destes a média de 23,79, sendo desvio padrãode 6,7. Na construção do instrumento, obteve-se fatores relacionadas ao conteúdo do bem-estar acadêmico, com Eigenvalue igual ou superior a 0,44 foi definido. Assim, foram evidenciado 03 Fatores: Fator 01 -Autoconfiança e realização acadêmica profissional, com 27 itens; Fator 02 -Apoio social com 2 itens; e o Fator 3 -Limitações autopercebidas no rendimento, com 11 itens. A escala total apresentou um Alfa de 0,90, com versão final de 40 itens. Estando as condições de validade garantidas, juntamente com a confiabilidade, das três subescalas e da escala total asseguradas. Tais aspectos da avaliação do bem-estar acadêmico, podem ser empregados em verificações subsequentes ao retorno das atividades universitárias, identificando possibilidades de alterações no cenário acadêmico e estratégias de intervenções e readaptações comportamentais(AU)

Hábitos de consulta de material de contenido sexual en Internet en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios. [Habits of Consulting Material with Sexual Content on Internet in a Sample of University Students] / Habits of Consulting Material with Sexual Content on Internet in a Sample of University Students

Habits of Consulting Material with Sexual Content on Internet in a Sample of University Students. Internet has shaped a new framework of socialization that affects sexuality and interpersonal relationships, especially in adolescents and young adults. The overall aim of this study was to describe the access and display patterns of online sexual material among university students and to analyze inter-gender differences. Participants were 486 university students, 71.4% female, aged between 18 and 30 years. A questionnaire developed specifically for the research was administered to explore the patterns and habits of use of sexual material through social networks and the internet. We found significant gender differences in age of onset viewing sexual content material, time spent, the reasons for access and preferences for specific platforms -i.e., a gender-differential pattern of use and consumption of sexual material on the internet. Males starts earlier than females, spends more time viewing this type of material and shows a greater preference for specific platforms. Knowing the patterns of use and habits of this material is fundamental to be able to prevent situations of misuse and abuse, as well as to design preventive programs on the risks of sexual behavior in young adults (AU)

Federating young researchers in microbial ecotoxicology: EcotoxicoMicYR 2021, the first international webinar organized for and by young microbial ecotoxicology researchers.

The EcotoxicoMicYR group was initially composed of 4 Ph.D. students and 4 post-doctoral researchers. In brief, the EcotoxicoMicYR webinar took place three Monday afternoons in a row from November 22 to December 6, 2021. These three half-day webinars reached a success beyond our expectations with 25 countries and 41 presentations. Keynote lectures were delivered by Dr Fabio Roldan (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia), Dr Belinda Ferrari (The University of New South Wales, Australia), and Dr Ahmed Tlili (Eawag, Switzerland). Their presentations provided an insight on latest research developments in the microbial ecotoxicology field and highlighted their specific contribution to this discipline. Twenty-two oral presentations and 16 pre-recorded presentations were diffused.

The Podcast "Digitization of Medicine" as a Form of Science Communication.

The aim of the podcast Digitization of Medicine is to interest a broader audience and, in particular, young women, in research and work in the field of medical informatics. This article presents the usage figures and discusses their significance for further research on the success of science communication. By 24/02/2022, a total of 24,351 downloads had been made. There were slightly more female than male listeners, and they tended to be younger. Despite the importance podcast are gaining for science communication, little is known about the respective user group and further research is needed. In this context, this paper aims to help make the effectiveness of podcasts comparable.

Jogo de espelhos: a interferência dos estereótipos na fala dos comunicadores de rádio e podcast / The mirror game: the interference of stereotypes in the speech of radio and podcast communicators / El juego del espejo: la interferencia de los estereotipos en el discurso de los comunicadores de radio y podcast

Introdução: Ouvintes de rádio e podcast deduzem traços de personalidade quando ouvem os apresentadores, a partir exclusivamente da fala desses profissionais. Objetivo: Identificar os fatores que interferem na atribuição de características de personalidade a partir da voz, e discutir como o julgamento do público pode modificar a performance dos apresentadores de rádio e podcast. Método: Por meio de um levantamento bibliográfico inicial, foram apresentadas referências bibliográficas sobre pesquisas de julgamento de voz, considerando aspectos socioculturais e de gênero, e a interferência dos estereótipos no comportamento e na fala dos indivíduos. Resultados: Pesquisas de julgamento de personalidade pela voz indicam que a avaliação dos ouvintes se baseia nos traços de personalidade mais marcantes e valorizados socialmente, ou seja, os estereótipos. Considerando que os mesmos valores são compartilhados também pelos comunicadores, é possível supor que esses procurem imprimir na sua fala características que agradem ao público. Conclusão: A tentativa de corresponder aos estereótipos parece resultar na padronização da fala dos comunicadores de rádio e podcast.

Introduction: Radio and podcast listeners deduce personality traits when they listen to presenters, exclusively from the speech of these professionals. Objective: To identify the factors that interfere in the attribution of personality characteristics based on the voice, and to discuss how the audience ́s judgment can modify the performance of radio and podcast presenters. Methods: Through initial bibliographic survey, bibliographical references on voice judgment research were presented, considering sociocultural and gender aspects, and the interference of stereotypes in the behavior and speech of individuals. Results:Surveys of personality judgment by voice indicate that the listeners; assessment is based on the most striking and socially valued personality traits: the stereotypes. Considering that the same values are also shared by communicators, it is possible to suppose that they try imprinting characteristics in their speech that please the public. Conclusion: The attempt to correspond to stereotypes seems to result in the standardization of the speech of radio and podcast communicators.

Introducción: Los oyentes de radio y podcasts deducen rasgos de personalidad cuando escuchan a los presentadores, exclusivamente del discurso de estos profesionales. Objetivo: Identificar los factores que interfieren en la atribución de características de personalidad basadas en la voz y discutir cómo el juicio de la audiencia puede modificar el desempeño de los presentadores de radio y podcast. Metodos:Através de un estudio bibliográfico inicial, se presentaron referencias bibliográficas sobre investigaciones de juicio de voz, considerando aspectos socioculturales y de género, y la interferencia de estereotipos en la conducta y el habla de los individuos. Resultados: Las encuestas de juicio de personalidad por voz indican que la valoración de los oyentes se basa en los rasgos de personalidad más llamativos y valorados socialmente, es decir, los estereotipos. Teniendo en cuenta que los mismos valores también los comparten los comunicadores, es posible suponer que intentan imprimir en su discurso características que agraden al público. Conclusión: El intento de corresponder a los estereotipos parece resultar en la estandarización del habla de los comunicadores de radio y podcast.