SynthesisBMC medical education2025
Exploring the impact, challenges, and integration of podcasts in patient education: a systematic review.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The impact of clinical simulation on bridging the theory-practice gap in nursing education: a systematic review.BMC medical education · 2025Pooled it
- mHealth-Supported Perioperative Care for Family Caregivers of Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy and/or Adenoidectomy (TONAPP): Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Trial
- Podcasting in Nursing and Midwifery Education and Continuing Professional Development: A Scoping Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Listening to Learn: What Breast Cancer Podcasts Teach Patients.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2026Article
- Podcasting in Ophthalmology: Advancing Education, Knowledge Dissemination, and Implications for Health Equity.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Review
- Podcasting and Blogging as Tools to Engage with the Public on the Topic of Cancer: Experience and Perspectives of the Public Interest Group on Cancer Research.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundPodcasts have become increasingly prominent as tools for health communication, offering flexible and accessible formats for patient education. While widely used in professional training, their role in supporting patient-centered learning remains underexplored.
methodsThis systematic review synthesized studies published from 2010 to 2024 concerning podcast use in patient education. Five databases-PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Embase-were searched using defined keywords. Studies were selected based on relevance to patient education through podcasts, and outcomes such as knowledge retention, comprehension, and engagement. Data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers. Quality assessment was conducted using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool, the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, and the CASP checklist. A thematic synthesis approach was employed to analyze qualitative and quantitative findings.
resultsOf the twenty-one included studies, seven demonstrated improved patient knowledge retention, comprehension, and engagement through podcast use. Five studies emphasized accessibility and learner autonomy, highlighting the benefits of asynchronous and flexible delivery. Three studies explored the integration of podcasts with traditional teaching methods, showing positive outcomes when used as complementary tools. However, three studies identified challenges including content quality variability, limited production standards, and digital access disparities. Thematic synthesis categorized findings into four domains: educational effectiveness, integration with traditional education, accessibility and learner autonomy, and implementation challenges.
conclusionsPodcasts represent a promising adjunct to patient education. Their effectiveness depends on thoughtful design, contextual relevance, and equitable delivery. Standardization, blended learning models, and ongoing evaluation are essential for maximizing their impact. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.
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