| Autor: |
Navaratnam, A V, Halai, A, Chandrasekharan, D, Mistry, R, Rogel-Salazar, J, Manjaly, J G, Tatla, T, Singh, A, Ramdoo, K |
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Journal of Laryngology & Otology; Apr2022, Vol. 136 Issue 4, p314-320, 7p |
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Objective: The ai/m of this study was to compare the self-reported confidence of novices in using a smartphone-enabled video otoscope, a microscope and loupes for ear examination and external ear canal procedures. Method: Medical students (n = 29) undertook a pre-study questionnaire to ascertain their knowledge of techniques for otoscopy and aural microsuction. Participants underwent teaching on ear anatomy, examination and procedural techniques using a microscope, loupes and smartphone-enabled video otoscopes. Confidence and preference using each modality was rated using a Likert-like questionnaire. Results: After teaching, all modalities demonstrated a significant increase in confidence in ear examination (p < 0.0001). Confidence in using the smartphone-enabled otoscope post-teaching was highest (p = 0.015). Overall, the smartphone-enabled video otoscope was the preferred method in all other parameters assessed including learning anatomy or pathology (51.72 per cent) and learning microsuction (65.51 per cent). Conclusion: Smartphone-enabled video otoscopes provide an alternative approach to ear examination and aural microsuction that can be undertaken outside of a traditional clinical setting and can be used by novices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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