Computer-Based Video Instruction for Training Medical Students on Skin Biopsies. Issue 6 (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cervantes, Jose; Costello, Collin M.; Maarouf, Melody; Kurtzman, Drew J.B.; Shi, Vivian Y.
• Is Part Of: Dermatologic surgery. Volume 45:Issue 6(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• Subjects: Skin -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.477
• DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001670
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1076-0512

Abstract

Abstract : BACKGROUND: The development of procedural skills is necessary for medical students. Computer-based video instruction (CBVI) increases knowledge and procedural skills. OBJECTIVE: This pilot study's aim was to investigate the usefulness of CBVI in dermatologic procedure training for medical students and secondarily assess students' overall perception of the field of dermatology. METHODS: Twenty-nine first- and second-year medical students were randomly assigned to the CVBI group or control group, in addition to in-person instructor demonstration of shave and punch biopsies using fresh cadaver tissue. Blinded evaluators graded student performances using a five-point Likert scale immediately after demonstration, and 1 week later to assess knowledge retention. RESULTS: In overall performance, the CBVI group demonstrated higher scores both in shave (3.54 vs 2.59, p = .01) and punch biopsies (3.63 vs 2.88, p = .01) at immediate recall and knowledge retention (3.68 vs 2.67, p = .01; 4.00 vs 2.99, p < .001, respectively). Approximately 33.3% of the students stated that the experience increased their interest in the field of dermatology. CONCLUSION: Incorporation of CBVI into the dermatology curriculum augments medical students' procedural skills. The CBVI group performed significantly better in all 7 grading categories for shave biopsy and in 5 of 7 categories for punch biopsy. Integration of procedural laboratory tests raises students' interest in dermatology. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.