Utilisation of a smartphone-enabled video otoscope to train novices in otological examination and procedural skills.
J Laryngol Otol
; 136(4): 314-320, 2022 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The ai/m of this study was to compare the self-reported confidence of novices in using a smartphone-enabled video otoscope, a microscope and loupes for ear examination and external ear canal procedures.METHOD:
Medical students (n = 29) undertook a pre-study questionnaire to ascertain their knowledge of techniques for otoscopy and aural microsuction. Participants underwent teaching on ear anatomy, examination and procedural techniques using a microscope, loupes and smartphone-enabled video otoscopes. Confidence and preference using each modality was rated using a Likert-like questionnaire.RESULTS:
After teaching, all modalities demonstrated a significant increase in confidence in ear examination (p < 0.0001). Confidence in using the smartphone-enabled otoscope post-teaching was highest (p = 0.015). Overall, the smartphone-enabled video otoscope was the preferred method in all other parameters assessed including learning anatomy or pathology (51.72 per cent) and learning microsuction (65.51 per cent).CONCLUSION:
Smartphone-enabled video otoscopes provide an alternative approach to ear examination and aural microsuction that can be undertaken outside of a traditional clinical setting and can be used by novices.Mots clés
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Collection:
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Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Étudiant médecine
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Otoscopes
Limites:
Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Laryngol Otol
Sujet du journal:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Année:
2022
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Royaume-Uni