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Observational studyJournal of medical Internet research2023

Using Animated Videos to Promote the Accessibility and Understandability of Package Leaflets: Retrospective Observational Study Evaluating the First Year of Implementation.

Liselot N van den Berg, Niels H Chavannes, Jiska J Aardoom

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Observational study in Journal of medical Internet research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Liselot N van den BergDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-9957-1273
Niels H ChavannesDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-8607-9199
Jiska J AardoomDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-4023-6814
Leiden University Medical Center · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe medication package leaflet is the most used and trusted source of information in the home situation but is often incomprehensible for individuals, especially for those with limited health literacy. The platform "Watchyourmeds" comprises a web-based library with over 10,000 animated videos that explain the most essential information from the package leaflet in an unambiguous and simple manner to increase the accessibility and understandability of package leaflets.

objectiveThis study aimed to investigate Watchyourmeds in the Netherlands from a user perspective during the first year of implementation by investigating (1) usage data, (2) self-reported user experiences, and (3) the preliminary and potential impact on medication knowledge.

methodsThis was a retrospective observational study. The first aim was investigated by examining objective user data from 1815 pharmacies from the first year of implementation of Watchyourmeds. User experiences (second aim) were investigated by examining individuals' completed self-report questionnaires (n=4926) that they received after completing a video. The preliminary and potential impact on medication knowledge (third aim) was investigated by examining users' self-report questionnaire data (n=67) that assessed their medication knowledge about their prescribed medication.

resultsNearly 1.8 million videos have been distributed to users by over 1400 pharmacies, with monthly numbers increasing to 280,000 in the last month of the implementation year. Most users (4444/4805, 92.5%) indicated to have fully understood the information presented in the videos. Female users reported more often to have fully understood the information than male users (χ

conclusionsThe results of this study suggest that a web-based library with animated videos is a valuable and acceptable addition to stand-alone package leaflets to increase the understanding and accessibility of medication information.

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PublicationsFemaleHumansMaleNetherlandsRetrospective StudiesSelf ReportSurveys and Questionnairesaccessibilityanimated videoscomprehensioneHealthhealth communicationhealth literacyimplementationmedicationonline librarypackage leafletunderstandability

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PMID37140968
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