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16.Enhancing Clinical Skills through Video: An Innovative Health Professions Educational Tool
Shakila Mushtaq, Alina Saeed, Azka Yaseen, Saria Khalid, Rizwana Kamran and
Salar Arsalan
ABSTRACT
Objective: To explore the effectiveness of video clips in enhancing knowledge and retention among undergraduate students of doctor of physical therapy.
Study Design: A sequential exploratory mixed-method study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the School of Allied Health Sciences, CMH Lahore Medical College & Institute of Dentistry Lahore from 1st June 2022 to 31st December 2022.
Materials and Methods: A sequential exploratory mixed-method study design was used and collection of data was accomplished through means of a questionnaire alongside student comments. The study population consisted of 35 undergraduate third-year DPT students who were given a one-hour lecture on ischemic pressure and passive stretch procedures and shown a video clip explaining the procedure. Following this, students were asked to perform the same procedure on patients. Ten students were randomly selected to provide comments on the video clip.
Results: The use of video clip as an educational tool can significantly improve students' knowledge and retention. The comments from the students revealed that video clip was engaging, informative, and helped them understand the procedure better. It also highlights the importance of using videos in enhancing critical thinking skills, increasing creativity and motivation in DPT students. The findings of this study suggest that video clips can be a valuable alternative educational method in physical therapy education and can improve students' academic performance and competence as future health care providers.
Conclusion: The use of videos in physiotherapy education is viewed positively by a majority of third-year students. Videos can help to maintain interest and visualize concepts, improve critical thinking abilities, create connections between theory and practice, and improve motivation levels.
Key Words: Clinical skills, Health profession, Educational tool