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Pre-Lab Videos as a Supplemental Teaching Tool in First-Year Veterinary Gross Anatomy

To adapt to an interactive generation of learners, video resources can provide information necessary for lab preparation, describe clinical correlations, and maximize dissection time. In this study, dissection summary videos with embedded quizzes were to be viewed by K-State first-year veterinary students prior to their canine anatomy lab sessions. Videos were created using an iPhone, edited via Camtasia editing software, and uploaded to the course Canvas page. Following the conclusion of the Fall 2022 semester, final course grade, practical exam scores (exam), pre-lab video (video) time interaction, pre-lab quiz (quiz) scores, and student perception data were analyzed. Positive, statistically significant correlations were found between number of videos viewed and certain exam scores, with the strongest correlation being for the lower quartile specifically. Significant correlations were also found between average exam score and total number of videos viewed throughout the semester, and final course grade and total time spent viewing all videos. Positive, statistically significant correlations were found between average quiz score and exam score. A thematic analysis of student comments revealed videos appeared to have been a beneficial part of the course, providing students with a valuable resource for preparation, study, and increased understanding and confidence. These findings indicate that providing videos as a supplemental resource is beneficial to veterinary student learning and well perceived. This study also suggests that video views can predict lower quartile student exam score. The correlations in this study are weak, but the statistical significance depicts a positive impact on student practical exam scores.

Impact of Digital Patient Education & Support Group in Glaucoma

Purpose: To assess the impact of digital patient education resource related to glaucoma diagnosis and treatment. Methods: We assessed the patient engagement with and response to the digital patient education resources. We compared the two clinical outcomes: before the development of this digital patient education resource in 2011 and after its introduction in 2019, the year preceding the Covid 19 pandemic. We compared the rate of need for new certification of visual impairment and any definitive glaucoma surgeries needed between these two 12-month tenures. Result: The google analytics showed a very enthusiastic acceptance of the digital patient education by the population of Worcestershire. There were very high rates of website hits, downloads and video views. This study showed a slight decline in the rate of CVI registration from average of 40.6 in 2011 to 38.3 in 2019. This study also showed a significant reduction in the numbers of trabeculectomy surgery from 92 in 2011 to 37 in 2019. The overall glaucoma surgical rates decreased from 131 in 2011 to 121 in 2019, which was despite an increased demand and early-intervention surgical procedures being developed (? Offered/available). Conclusion: There is a possible weak correlation between implementation of digital patient education and positive clinical outcomes in the reduced need for both Glaucoma surgery and the Certification of visual impairment. Literature review shows this to be the first ever study showing the impact of digital patient education on the Glaucoma surgical rates. There was a remarkable acceptance of the technology by the local population of Worcestershire despite the older age group patient-population.

UTILIZATION OF SOCIAL MEDIA AS A QUARTER LIFE CRISIS EDUCATION MEDIA

Introduction : Quarter life crisis is an individual's response to moving towards the reality of life in which there is instability, continuous change, various choices and the emergence of panic due to feeling helpless. Life changes like this are accompanied by the emergence of various kinds of emotional reactions such as anxiety, panic, stress, and confusion about goals, as well as doubts about one's own abilities and fear of failure. Methods: in utilizing social media, using qualitative methods, which include collecting data by interviews and delivering material. Purpose: to take an approach involving visual narratives, interviews, and practical solutions in providing a comprehensive view of the quarter life crisis and providing positive value in using social media and having a good impact on oneself. Results: The author's video has its own interest among Instagram users, as evidenced by the author's video views reaching 3,753 and video likes reaching 89 likes. This shows that Instagram users gain knowledge about the quarter life crisis. Conclusion: Currently there are still students who experience changes in emotional reactions such as anxiety, panic, stress, and confusion and doubt about their own abilities. Video about the quarter life crisis by conducting interviews with students to get various perspectives on the quarter life crisis and strategies for dealing with it. The video content will be disseminated via social media such as Instagram.

Pedestrians’ road-crossing decisions: Comparing different drift-diffusion models

The decision of whether to cross a road or wait for a car to pass, humans make frequently and effortlessly. Recently, the application of drift-diffusion models (DDMs) on pedestrians’ decision-making has proven useful in modelling crossing behaviour in pedestrian–vehicle interactions. These models consider binary decision-making as an incremental accumulation of noisy evidence over time until one of two choice thresholds (to cross or not) is reached. One open question is whether the assumption of a kinematics-dependent drift-diffusion process, which was made in previous pedestrian crossing DDMs, is justified, with DDM-parameters varying over time according to the developing traffic situation. It is currently unknown whether kinematics-dependent DDMs provide a better model fit than conventional DDMs, which are fitted per condition. Furthermore, previous DDMs have not considered reaction times for the not-crossing option. We address these issues by a novel experimental design combined with modelling. Experimentally, we use a 2-alternative-forced-choice paradigm, where participants view videos of approaching cars from a pedestrian’s perspective and respond whether they want to cross before the car or to wait until the car has passed. Using these data, we perform thorough model comparison between kinematics-dependent and condition-wise fitted DDMs. Our results demonstrate that condition-wise fitted DDMs can show better model fits than kinematics-dependent DDMs as reflected in the mean-squared-errors. The condition-wise fitted models need considerably more parameters, but in some cases still outperform kinematics-dependent DDMs in measures that penalize the parameter number (e.g., Akaike information criterion). Introducing a starting point bias provides support for the novel hypothesis of rapid early evidence build-up from the initial view of the vehicle distance. The drift rates obtained for the condition-wise fitted models align with the assumptions in the kinematics-dependent models, confirming that pedestrians’ decision processes are kinematics-dependent. However, the partial preference for condition-wise fitted models in the model selection suggests that the correct form of kinematics-dependence has not yet been identified for all DDM-parameters, indicating room for improvement of current pedestrian crossing DDMs. Developing more accurate models of human cognitive processes will likely facilitate autonomous vehicles to understand pedestrians’ intentions as well as to show unambiguous human-like behaviour in future traffic interactions with humans.

Self-identification and Free Choice: Analysis of Female Audience's Beauty Makeup Video Viewing

With the development of short videos, short videos of beauty makeup have gradually developed and prospered due to their teaching, viewing and entertainment. As the main force of audience of beauty makeup videos, the views and understanding of female audiences on beauty makeup videos are very important. This paper studies and analyzes the psychology and demands of female audiences through the purpose of watching beauty makeup videos, the selection and recognition of video content, and the construction process of self-aesthetics. In addition, the audience is free in the choice of videos, in the recognition of content generated by watching videos, and in the construction process of aesthetics that may affect the audience. In addition, the audience is free in the choice of videos, in the recognition of content generated by watching videos, and in the construction process of aesthetics that may affect the audience.

Abstract 18538: Results of a Self-Management Intervention to Improve Hypertension in Black Patients Using the Electronic Health Record Patient Portal

Introduction: Nearly half of American adults (47%) have hypertension (HTN), and non-Hispanic Black patients are disproportionately represented among those diagnosed (56% versus 48% for White, 46% for Asian, and 39% Hispanic adults). Models of care to reduce blood pressure for the Black patient population are not consistently implemented, in large part due to systemic and structural barriers to care. Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to improve access to and use of digital education, skills for self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring, use of the electronic health record (EHR) patient portal, and blood pressure from baseline to 3 months in a cohort of Black Americans. Methods: A pre-post intervention design was used to evaluate the team-based, nurse-led intervention. Patients received coaching on HTN goals, screening for social determinants of health (SDOH), medication review, self-paced portal-based videos, and teach-back for BP cuff use. Post-implementation blood pressure (BP) and self-management (knowledge, cuff-use, patient portal use, and attendance at follow-up) were measured using the HELM tool, Chronic Care Model (CCM) and American Heart Association (AHA) HTN toolkit. 12-month follow-up is ongoing. Results: Black participants (n=80) averaged 59 (SD 10) years of age; most were female (n=58, 73%), employed (n=59, 75%), non-smokers (n=66, 84%), with average BMI 34.5 (SD8). From 0-3-months, views of portal-pushed videos increased to 69%, knowledge scores improved pre- (M = 67.9, SD = 16.7 to post (M = 75.2, SD = 17.4), and mean systolic BP was significantly reduced by 20.3mmHg (95%CI 16.11, 24.44). Average systolic BP pre was 152.13 (SD = 16.87) and post was 131.85 (SD = 13.13), t (79) = 9.71, p< .001. Sustainability at 12-months is ongoing. Conclusions: A team-based, nurse-led model improves patient engagement, adoption of portal-prescribed education, skills for SMBP, EHR-reported BP, and visit follow-up for Black patients with uncontrolled BP.

Video-Based Information About Plantar Fasciitis Reflects Current Treatment Guidelines.

Online health-related information has become increasingly popular. Social media platforms have great potential to support and change patients' perspective. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common disease that is one of the most frequently researched subjects among foot problems. This study aimed to assess the content, quality, and reliability of YouTube videos related to PF and to evaluate whether they reflect current PF treatment guidelines. The descriptive cross-sectional study analyzed the most viewed 79 YouTube videos retrieved by using the keyword "plantar fasciitis." The quality, reliability, and content of the videos were analyzed using Global Quality Scale (GQS), the modified DISCERN instrument, the Journal of the American Medical Association instrument, and a content scoring system by two independent physiotherapists. The analyzed videos were divided into three groups according to their GQS score as high, intermediate, and low quality. Also, video parameters were compared between the useful and misleading groups. Of the 79 analyzed videos, 26 (32.9%) were of low quality, 29 (36.7%) were of intermediate quality, and 24 were of (30.3%) high quality. Most high-quality videos were uploaded by allied health professionals (39.4%). The view ratio and video power index scores were highest in patients. There were significant differences between useful and misleading videos in terms of DISCERN, GQS, and Journal of the American Medical Association scores (P = .000, P = .000, and P = .020, respectively). Almost all of the evaluated videos contain at least one treatment approach. This study demonstrates that the vast of majority of YouTube videos on PF are useful and comprehensive; also, our results may lead us to propose that the vast majority of the videos reflect current treatment guidelines. Video-based information about PF may provide valuable insight to patients, especially in the absence of direct access to health care by stakeholders.

Is YouTube a reliable source of information on chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy? An analysis.

486 Background: YouTube is an open-access source of information with more than 2.5 billion users. It plays an important role in disseminating information especially related to health, including cancer. Chimeric antigen receptor-T (CAR-T) cell therapy has significantly improved outcomes for hematologic malignancies over recent years. We aim to assess the quality and engagement parameters of the 100 most viewed videos on YouTube on CAR-T cell therapy. Methods: A systematic search was conducted on YouTube using the search terms (“CAR-T Cell therapy” AND “Cancer”). One hundred most viewed videos in English were selected. We utilized the already validated tools PEMAT and DISCERN to assess the quality of these videos on CAR-T. Additionally, we looked at the number of views, comments, and likes. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation tests were performed using R studio v2022.12.0-353. Results: The videos in our study had up to 3.4 million views (median number of views:19901), and the overall quality of information was fair (50%) by the DISCERN score. These videos were categorized into different sources academic (60%), media (22%), and industry (18%). The mean DISCERN score (44.27± 10.8), mean PEMAT actionability (47% ± 38%), mean PEMAT understandability (75.6% ± 15.5%). While benefits were mentioned by 67%, only 29% discussed the risks of CAR-T Cell therapy; 37% of videos promoted shared decision-making, and only 10% summarized the information at the end. There was no significant correlation between DISCERN and PEMAT scores with video engagement parameters, including likes, views, and comments. Interestingly, only 30% of videos discussed other treatment options except for CAR-T. While 88% of videos used everyday language, medical terminologies were defined by 73% of videos; 32 % of videos were broken into short sections with informative headers. Conclusions: This is the first study to our knowledge evaluating the quality of information on CAR-T therapy on YouTube. Compared to historical studies on YouTube 1, this study shows the quality of the information provided in these videos is valid and reliable. They also prove to be actionable and understandable; these videos focus on the benefits of CAR-T cell therapy and are less likely to discuss risks or shared decision-making. Contrary to previous studies2, we believe YouTube videos on CAR-T Cell therapy may serve as a supplementary source of providing information to patients wishing to learn more on this topic.

Application of a Digital Mental Health Clinic in Secondary Schools: Functionality and Effectiveness Evaluation.

Adolescents experience relatively more stress than other populations as they are facing rapid physical changes and adapting to complex social environments. However, access for this population to professional service providers is limited. Therefore, there is an increasing need for access to mental health services and new mental health care resources tailored to adolescents. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functionality and effectiveness of a school digital mental health clinic (DMHC) created by a Chinese psychiatric hospital and provided to secondary school students for a trial. The trial period of the DMHC was from January to July 2021 at three secondary schools in Taizhou City, China. Under a collaborative agreement between the local educational bureau and provider, use of the DMHC was free to all students, teachers, and staff of the schools. The functionality of the DMHC was compared with existing digital health interventions introduced in the literature and its effectiveness was quantitatively analyzed in terms of the volume of received counseling calls, number of calls per 100 students, length and time of calls, and reasons for the calls. The mini course video views were analyzed by topics and viewing time. The design functions of the DMHC are well aligned with required factors defined in the literature. The first advantage of this DMHC is its high accessibility to students in the three schools. All functions of the DMHC are free to use by students, thereby eliminating the economic barriers to seeking and receiving care. Students can receive virtual counseling during or after regular working hours. Acceptability of the DHMC was further ensured by the full support from a national top-tier mental health facility. Any audio or video call from a student user would connect them to a live, qualified professional (ie, a psychiatrist or psychologist). Options are provided to view and listen to resources for stress relief or tips to help address mental health needs. The major reasons for the counseling calls included difficulties in learning, interpersonal relationships, and emotional distress. The three topics with the highest level of interest for the mini course videos were emotional assistance, personal growth, and family member relationships. The DMHC served as an effective tool for crisis prevention and intervention during nonworking hours as most of the live calls and mini video viewing occurred after school or over the weekend. Furthermore, the DMHC helped three students at high risk for suicide and self-injury through live-call intervention. The DMHC is an effective complementary solution to improve access to professional mental health care facilities, especially during nonworking hours, thereby helping adolescents meet their mental health needs. Extension of the DMHC into more schools and other settings is recommended.

Can YouTube Be Considered a Reliable Learning Tool for Urology Trainees Seeking Information on Testicular Exploration?

Introduction YouTube, the world's largest video platform, hosts thousands of educational surgical videos that many trainees rely on to enhance their understanding and proficiency in various surgical procedures. Consequently, a crucial inquiry arises regarding the trustworthiness of these videos as a valuable resource for these trainees. In this article, we address this question by focusing on one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the field of urology and assessing the effectiveness of these videos as an educational tool for urology trainees (ST3+:Specialty Training Year 3 and above). Methodology We conducted a comprehensive search on YouTube for all videos related to 'Testicular Exploration'. After applying specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, we identified a total of nine eligible videos for analysis. These videos were assessed using the LAParoscopic Surgery Video Educational GuidelineS (LAP-VEGaS) scoring system, which categorized them into two distinct groups. The first group, known as the 'high-quality group', included videos that scored 11 points or higher according to the LAP-VEGaS scoring criteria. The second group, termed the 'low-quality group', consisted of videos that scored less than 11 points using the LAP-VEGaS scoring tool. Additionally, we collected data on various metrics, such as video view counts, duration, likes and dislikes counts, comments count, like ratio, view ratio, and power index, and performed a comparative analysis between the two aforementioned groups. Results Between April 2013 and September 2023, the selected videos exhibited an average total view count of 95,546±138,000. The videos had an average duration of 6.35±2.26 minutes. Furthermore, the mean values for both likes and dislikes were 461.55±581 and 2.89±2.86, respectively. In contrast, the mean like ratio, view ratio, and power index were 0.98±0.0112, 176,00±13,100, and 173.80±131, respectively. The mean LAP-VEGaS scores for videos related to testicular exploration were 9.94±2.05. It is noteworthy that the first group had a statistically higher number of dislikes; however, the view count, comments count, likes count, and view ratio were statistically lower in the same group. Conclusion Videos related to testicular exploration on YouTube exhibit notably low quality and do not serve as a valuable resource for urology trainees. Key factors such as video duration, total view count, and viewer interactions (including likes, dislikes, and comments) should not be relied upon as indicators of educational video quality. Consequently, it is advisable for urology trainees to refrain from using YouTube as a primary source for learning about testicular exploration. Instead, they should seek guidance and support from experienced senior colleagues, educational supervisors, or consultants to explore more reliable sources of information for this surgical procedure.

Cardiac psychophysiological tuning to socioaffective content is disrupted in aged rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta).

Aging ushers in numerous disruptions to autonomic nervous system (ANS) function. Although the effects of aging on ANS function at rest are well characterized, there is surprising variation in reports of age-related differences in ANS reactivity to psychosocial stressors, with some reports of decreases and other reports of increases in reactivity with age. The sources of variation in age-related differences are largely unknown. Nonhuman primate models of socioaffective aging may help to uncover sources of this variation as nonhuman primates share key features of human ANS structure and function and researchers have precise control over the environments in which they age. In this report, we assess how response patterns to dynamic socioaffective stimuli in the parasympathetic and sympathetic branches of rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) ANS differ in aged compared to middle-aged monkeys. We find that respiratory sinus arrhythmia, a cardiac indicator of activity in the parasympathetic branch of the ANS, exhibits age-related disruptions in responding while monkeys view videos of conspecifics. This suggests that there are evolutionarily conserved mechanisms responsible for the patterns of affective aging observed in humans and that aged rhesus monkeys are a robust translational model for human affective aging.

Heart failure classifications via non-invasive pressure volume loops from echocardiography.

Left ventricular pressure-volume (LV-PV) loops provide comprehensive characterization of cardiovascular system in both health and disease, which are the essential element of the hemodynamic evaluation of heart failure (HF). This study attempts to achieve more detailed HF classifications by non-invasive LV-PV loops from echocardiography and analyzes contribution of parameters to HF classifications. Firstly, non-invasive PV loops are established by time-varying elastance model where LV volume curves were extracted from apical-four-chambers view of echocardiographic videos. Then, 16 parameters related to cardiac structure and functions are automatically acquired from PV loops. Next, we applied six machine learning (ML) methods to divide four categories. On this premise, we choose the best performing classifier among machine learning approaches for feature ranking. Finally, we compare the contributions of different parameters to HF classifications. By the experimental, the PV loops were successfully acquired in 1076 cases. When single left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is used for HF classifications, the accuracy of the model is 91.67%. When added parameters extracted from ML-derived LV-PV loops, the classification accuracy is 96.57%, which improved by 5.1%. Especially, our parameters have a great improvement in the classification of non-HF controls and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). We successfully presented the classification of HF by machine derived non-invasive LV-PV loops, which has the potential to improve the diagnosis and management of heart failure in clinic. Moreover, ventriculo-arterial (VA) coupling and ventricular efficiency were demonstrated important factors for ML-based HF classification model besides LVEF.

The Impact of Virtual Reality (VR) Tour Experience on Tourists’ Intention to Visit

Drawing on media richness theory, this study investigates the effect of rich media, such as virtual reality (VR), on visit intentions for a specific destination. Specifically, this research employs a mixed-method approach, using abductive theorization to explore and confirm the dimensions of the VR visit experience, notably those related to telepresence, a key concept in tourism through VR. Furthermore, the study aims to elucidate how telepresence influences mental imagery, attitudes towards tourist destinations, and actual visit intentions. To do this, qualitative data were gathered between February and June 2022 from 34 semi-structured interviews with respondents who viewed a VR video of the destination. A second study collected quantitative data from 400 participants through face-to-face questionnaires after a VR video view between June and August 2022. The findings reveal that telepresence comprises three dimensions: realism of the virtual environment, immersion, and the sense of presence in the virtual environment. Telepresence, in turn, both directly and indirectly affects actual visit intentions, with mental imagery and attitude toward tourist destinations partially mediating those relationships. This study provides methodological, theoretical, and tourism management implications to enhance our comprehension of telepresence’s facets, its measurement, and the process by which VR influences real visit intentions.

Popular contraception videos on TikTok: An assessment of content topics

ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the contraception content topics on the highly popular social media platform TikTok to understand this influential information source patients may bring into birth control counseling visits. Study designUtilizing a snapshot method, we collected the 100 most popular TikTok English-language videos for each of the eight contraception-specific search terms. We abstracted video content topics addressed and creator attributes. Two independent abstractors coded each video with high agreement, with a third coder adjudicating discrepancies. ResultsThe final data set included 700 unique videos, with a total of 1.18 billion views, 131 million likes, 1.5 million comments, and 4.1 million shares. In these videos, the most common topics addressed were patient experience (n = 365, 52.1%) and logistics of use (n = 351, 50.1%). Health care professionals created only 19.3% of videos (n = 135), but these videos accounted for a larger portion of the total video views (41.3%). Health care professionals largely made educational videos (92.6%) compared to 22.5% of videos coded as educational videos when made by perceived non–health care professionals. A small number of prolific video creators developed the majority of videos made by health care professionals, with 91 (67.4%) made by six TikTok creators. ConclusionsTikTok contains highly accessible contraception content, which garners high viewership, especially when created by health care providers. Clinicians should be aware of TikTok’s potential to influence patients prior to contraceptive counseling visits and recognize this platform as a public health instrument to disseminate contraceptive information to a key demographic. ImplicationsFew previous studies have examined the presence and popularity of contraception content topics on TikTok; little is known about the health content on this highly popular platform. Providers should be aware of the contraceptive topics on TikTok for understanding both patient perceptions and the potential for health education through this media.

Influencer recommendation system: choosing the right influencer using a network analysis approach

PurposeThe rise of social media has led to the emergence of influencers and influencer marketing (IM) domains, which have become important areas of academic inquiry. However, despite its prominence as an area for study, several significant challenges must be addressed. One significant challenge involves identifying, assessing and recommending social media influencers (SMIs). This study proposes a semantic network model capable of measuring an influencer's performance on specific topics or subjects to address this issue. This study can assist managers in identifying suitable SMIs based on their estimated reach.Design/methodology/approachData from popular YouTube influencers and publicly available performance measures (views and likes) are extracted. Second, the titles of the past videos made by the influencer are used to develop a semantic network connecting all the videos to other videos based on similarity measures. Third, the nearest neighbor approach extracts the neighbors of the target title video. Finally, based on the set of neighbors, a range prediction is made for the views and likes of the target video with the influencer.FindingsThe results show that the model can predict an accurate range of views and likes based on the suggested video titles and the content creator, with 69–78% accuracy across different influencers on YouTube.Research limitations/implicationsThe current study introduces a novel and innovative approach that exploits the textual association between a SMI's previous content to forecast the outcome of their future content. Although the findings are encouraging, this research recognizes various constraints that upcoming researchers may tackle. Forecasting views of posts concerning novel subjects and precisely adjusting video view counts based on their age constitute two primary limitations of this study.Practical implicationsManagers interested in hiring influencers can employ the suggested approach to evaluate an influencer's potential performance on a specific topic. This research aids managers in making informed decisions regarding influencer selection, utilizing data-based metrics that are simple to comprehend and explain.Originality/valueThe study contributes to outreach evaluation and better estimating the impact of SMIs using a novel semantic network approach.

Making Science Education More Accessible: A Case Study of TikTok's Utility as a Science Communication Tool.

Social media has revolutionized science communication, allowing for rapid dissemination of science-related content to the public. In recent years, video platforms like TikTok and Instagram have implemented recommendation algorithms that track users' interests andsuggest personalized videos. As a result, these apps have become powerful tools for public messaging, facilitating access to audiences that are naturally curious about science. In 2020 I began uploading educational science videos to TikTok which have collectively accumulated more than 48 million views and 8 million "likes." Here I present an analysis of video metrics collected from the TikTok app for a random sampling of 150 videos, searching for factors that predict the number of views a video receives and the level of viewer engagement. Videos with higher view counts were liked and shared at higher rates and sustained viewer attention for longer. Properties like hashtags, sounds, and effects did not significantly influence video views. Interestingly, videos summarizing research papers received the highest levels of engagement, potentially reflecting high demand from lay audiences who are traditionally unable to access scientific literature. Finally, I present survey data demonstrating that 84% of users report feeling more trustful of science & scientists after following this account. Although the generalizability of these findings is limited, the results offer insights into the factors that drive video performance on TikTok and how users engage with scientific content on social media. These findings may help science communicators more effectively reach wider audiences and promote science literacy in new and innovative ways.

Capturing self‐regulated learning processes in virtual reality: Causal sequencing of multimodal data

AbstractThis study examines the embodied ways in which learners monitor their cognition while learning about exponential functions in an immersive virtual reality (VR) based game, Pandemic by Prisms of Reality. Traditionally, metacognitive monitoring has been assessed through behavioural traces and verbalised instances. When learning in VR, learners are fully immersed in the learning environment, actively manipulating it based on affordances designed to support learning, offering insights into the relationship between physical interaction and metacognition. The study collected multimodal data from 15 participants, including think‐aloud audio, bird's‐eye view video recordings and physiological data. Metacognitive monitoring was analysed through qualitative coding of the think‐aloud protocol, while movement was measured via optical flow analysis and cognitive load was assessed through heart rate variability analysis. The results revealed embodied metacognition by aligning the data to identify learners' physical states alongside their verbalised metacognition. The findings demonstrated a temporal interplay among cognitive load, metacognitive monitoring, and motion during VR‐based learning. Specifically, cognitive load, indicated by the low‐ and high‐frequency heart rate variability index, predicted instances of metacognitive monitoring, and monitoring predicted learners' motion while interacting with the VR environment. This study further provides future directions in understanding self‐regulated learning processes during VR learning by utilizing multimodal data to inform real‐time adaptive personalised support within these environments. Practitioner notesWhat is already known about this topic Immersive virtual reality (VR) environments have the potential to offer personalised support based on users' individual needs and characteristics. Self‐regulated learning (SRL) involves learners monitoring their progress and strategically regulating their learning when needed. Multimodal data captured during VR learning, such as birds‐eye‐view video, screen recordings, physiological changes and verbalisations, can provide insights into learners' SRL processes and support needs. What this paper adds Provides insights into the embodied aspects of learners' metacognitive monitoring during learning in an immersive VR environment. Demonstrates how SRL processes can be captured via the collection and analysis of multimodal data, including think‐aloud audio, bird's‐eye view video recordings and physiological data, to capture metacognitive monitoring and movement during VR‐based learning. Contributes to the understanding of the interplay between cognitive load, metacognitive monitoring, and motion in immersive VR learning. Implications for practice and/or policy Researchers and practitioners can use the causal relationships identified in this study to identify instances of SRL in an immersive VR setting. Educational technology developers can consider the integration of online measures, such as cognitive load and physiological arousal, into adaptive VR environments to enable real‐time personalised support for learners based on their self‐regulatory needs.

Benefit of an action camera in endoscopy education for medical students under COVID-19

BackgroundEndoscopy is an important form of clinical gastroenterology education because it gives students the opportunity to learn about diagnosis procedures and even treatment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical students were observed from outside the endoscopy room due to the risk of airborne infection. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of combining endoscopy education with doctor’s-eye-view videos of the procedure obtained using live-action cameras (GoPro®).MethodsFrom February to May 2021, endoscopists wore GoPro Hero8 cameras on their heads to display a doctor’s-eye view video outside the room. The efficacy of the GoPro videos in combination with endoscopic monitoring was evaluated by 15 participating medical students. The participants rated the efficacy on a 5-point scale and commented on the positive and negative points.ResultsA total of 78.6% of participants evaluated the GoPro as good; 57.2% answered that it increased their understanding, with 71.4% stating that it increased their understanding of procedures in particular. A total of 85.7% of the students answered that their interest in endoscopy had increased, and 85.7% evaluated the benefit of the GoPro videos as good. In addition, 64.3% answered that the method was effective in preventing COVID-19 infection. Education using GoPro videos enabled students to feel as if they were conducting the endoscopy themselves and enabled them to concentrate on learning.ConclusionsPractical endoscopic education using a GoPro is an effective educational tool that not only increases understanding of endoscopic practice but also stimulates students’ interest and awareness of their future as doctors.

TRANSFORMING BRAIN CANCER TREATMENT, CARE AND RESEARCH: A CASE STUDY OF A SPECIALISED NATIONAL DIGITAL LEARNING AND NETWORKING PLATFORM FOR NHS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Abstract AIMS The aim of this case study is to highlight the outcomes of a specialized digital learning platform, the Tessa Jowell Academy, to share excellence and jointly tackle challenges in brain cancer treatment, research and care. The free platform is co-designed with the professional community to address unmet needs and offers members features such as virtual courses, a clinical trial finder and a peer-to-peer learning service. METHOD Performance data has been collected over the last 12 months from: online member surveys and platform data (workshop registrations, member registrations, member logins, resource downloads, video views, certificate downloads, feature requests, clinical trial updates and national network sign-ups). RESULTS The platform has over 800 member registrations from 29 NHS hospitals from a range of disciplines. There have been: 42 peers matched through the platform, 19 clinical trials added, 4 national networks set-up and 35 workshops delivered to 1200 attendees live and on-demand. Common themes from member feedback include increased learning and networking opportunities, increased specialist support, improved confidence in MDT participation and increased knowledge of other sub-specialties. CONCLUSIONS It is well evidenced that specialized knowledge sharing between centres can contribute to better outcomes, improved patient satisfaction and access to research for rare diseases. This case study highlights the national demand and potential benefits of a specialized, national digital learning platform for NHS professionals working in brain cancer. As the platform grows, the impact will continue to be measured on a national level.

When and how to enlighten citizens on genetics and hereditary cancer: a web survey of online video viewers.

With the rapid expansion of genomic medicine, more citizens are compelled to think about genetics in their daily lives. This study aims to explore appropriate types of educational media and methods to enlighten activities for genetics and hereditary cancer. We presented an 18-min YouTube video on genetics and hereditary cancer to participants at a scientific event, Science Agora 2020, and administered a web questionnaire to investigate their opinions about when and how citizens should start learning about genetics and hereditary cancer.We recruited 133 participants who watched the video, and 26.3% (35/133) responded to the questionnaire. Most of them were evaluated to understand and appreciate the contents of the video. They identified websites, or videos as suitable learning media, irrespective of their sex, age, or profession. They highlighted upper elementary school or junior high school as appropriate educational stages to start learning about genetics and hereditary cancer to facilitate collecting their own genetic information by themselves. Our findings show that educational institutions should provide opportunities to learn about genetics and hereditary cancers, especially for upper elementary school and junior high school students, using learning media, such as videos, depending on their level or demand.