Procedures on Demand: Evaluating Pediatric Procedural Training With Video Education

TL;DR

A pilot program used social media videos to supplement pediatric residency training, showing promising engagement and usability.

Contribution

A novel, scalable approach using social media videos to enhance pediatric procedural education.

Findings

The website received 377 views from 78 unique users in one year.

Residents found the videos easy to access and helpful for building procedural confidence.

Abstract

Background and objective

Procedural competence is crucial in pediatric residency training, but many residents report few opportunities to develop hands-on skills. We launched a pilot initiative using curated instructional videos from social media to offer easily accessible, supplemental procedural education. The goal was to use these curated videos as a practical, cost-effective, and scalable way to supplement procedural education in pediatric residency training.

Methods

This pilot project ran from July 2023 to June 2024 within a single urban, academic pediatric residency program. High-quality procedural videos were collected from social media platforms, evaluated for clinical accuracy, and made available on a centralized website. Resident engagement was monitored using Google Analytics, and informal feedback on usability and perceived benefit was gathered.

Results

Over one year, the website received 377 views from 78 unique users, representing approximately 70% of the residency cohort. Pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) videos had the highest average engagement time, while neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) videos achieved the most views per user. Residents reported that the videos were easy to access and useful for building procedural confidence. Challenges included occasional video removals, which were resolved through periodic content review.

Conclusions

This initiative demonstrates the feasibility of using curated social media-based videos as a cost-effective, scalable educational supplement to enhance pediatric procedural training. While early engagement data are encouraging, further research is needed to assess their direct impact on procedural competency and patient outcomes.

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