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ArticleInternational journal of women's dermatology2020

Video education to improve clinical skills in the prevention of and response to vasovagal syncopal episodes.

Anne Coakley, Alison Bailey, Joy Tao, Yujie L Liou, Amanda Champlain, Michael Ander, Eden Lake

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Article in International journal of women's dermatology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Anne CoakleyLoyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, United States.
Alison BaileyPresbyterian St Luke's HealthONE, Denver, CO, United States.
Joy TaoDepartment of Internal Medicine, St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, MO, United States.
Yujie L LiouUniversity Hospitals Regional Hospitals, Richmond Heights, OH, United States.
Amanda ChamplainDivision of Dermatology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, United States.
Michael AnderDepartment of Anesthesiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, United States.
Eden LakeDivision of Dermatology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, United States.
Loyola University Medical Center · USHealthONE · USSt. Luke's Hospital · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundVasovagal syncope is a common clinical occurrence during routine outpatient dermatology procedures, such as injections and biopsies. Despite its prevalence, many medical students and health care professionals do not know how to respond appropriately to a syncopal episode.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of a health education video in teaching medical students and health care professionals the appropriate management steps for vasovagal syncope and its prodromal symptoms in a clinical setting.

methodsWith input from dermatologists and an anesthesiologist, an instructional video was developed to demonstrate basic management for a presyncopal and syncopal patient. A pre- and post-video quiz was used to assess comprehension. A total of 124 medical students and health care professionals were enrolled in this study.

resultsAfter viewing the video, the proportion of respondents who were able to correctly identify how long to monitor a patient after a syncopal episode increased from pre- to post-intervention (44% vs. 71%;

conclusionThese results suggest that this health education video is a useful tool for educating medical students and nursing professionals about the management of vasovagal syncope in a clinical setting. We propose the use of video education as an efficient means of increasing recognition and standardizing therapeutic response to the prodromal symptoms of syncope and syncopal episodes.

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Medical educationVasovagal managementVasovagal syncopeVideo education

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PMID32637542
PMCPMC7330430
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