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Wu TC, No HJ, Rahimy E, Kishan AU, Steinberg ML, Raldow AC, Beadle BM. Performance Analysis of a Radiation Oncology Educational Podcast. J Am Coll Radiol 2024; 21:186-191. [PMID: 37516159 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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PURPOSE Asynchronous podcast education is a popular supplementary tool, with up to 88% of medical residents reporting its use. Radiation oncology podcasts remain scarce. The authors analyzed the early performance, listenership, and engagement of the first education-specific radiation oncology medical podcast. METHODS Episode data and listener demographics were gathered from Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Episodes were case based, categorized by disease subsite, and reviewed by a board-certified radiation oncologist. Listenership was defined by the number of plays per day (ppd) on unique devices, averaged up to 60 days from publication. Episode engagement was defined as a percentage of plays on unique devices playing >40% of an episode within a single session. Quantitative end points included episode engagement and listenership. Pearson's correlation coefficient calculations were used for analysis. RESULTS From July 2022 to March 2023, 20 total episodes had 13,078 total plays over 227 days. The median episode length was 13.8 min (range, 9.2-20.1 min). Listener demographics were as follows: 54.4% men, 44.0% women, 1.3% not specified, and 0.3% nonbinary, with ages 18 to 22 (1%), 23 to 27 (13%), 28 to 34 (58%), 35 to 44 (22%), 45 to 59 (4%), and ≥60 (2%) years. Episodes were played in 53 countries, with the most plays in North America (71.5%), followed by Asia (10.2%), Europe (8.2%), Oceania (8.0%), Africa (1.5%), and South America (0.5%). There was a 585.2% increase in listenership since initiation, with median growth of 46.0% per month. Median listenership and engagement were 11.3 ppd (interquartile range, 10.3-13.8 ppd) and 81.4% (interquartile range, 72.0%-84.2%) for all episodes, respectively. A significant negative relationship between episode length and engagement was observed (r[20] = -0.51, P = .02). There was no statistically significant relationship between ppd and episode length (r[20] = -0.19, P = .42). CONCLUSIONS The significant rise in listenership, high episode engagement, and large international audience support a previously unmet need in radiation oncology medical education that may be supplemented by podcasts.
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- Trudy C Wu
- Resident Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
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- Resident Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Associate Professor, Vice-Chair of Clinical and Translational Research, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Professor, Chairman, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Associate Professor, Program Director, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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Kelly JM, Perseghin A, Dow A, Chiu C, Pereira N, Posner J, Berk J. Continuing Education Evaluations of an Internal Medicine and a Pediatric Podcast. THE JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2023; 43:283-286. [PMID: 37079377 DOI: 10.1097/ceh.0000000000000501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to characterize practitioners who use podcasts as a form of continuing education (CE), evaluate attitudes regarding podcasting as a medium for CE, and assess intended practice change after listening to podcasts for CE. METHODS We examined CE data from a mandatory postpodcast evaluation collected between February 2021 and August 2021 for two free podcasts. We analyzed linked episode data containing podcast downloads. RESULTS Listeners downloaded 972,691 episodes and claimed 8182 CE credits (less than 1% of total downloads) over 7 months. CE credit was claimed by physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacists. Most listeners claiming CE credit were not affiliated with an academic institution. Motivation for listening to episodes included a topic of interest, relevance to a patient, and a topic of less comfort. Of individuals obtaining CE, 98% intended to implement change after listening. DISCUSSION Although only a small number of podcast listeners claim CE credit, those who claim credit represent a diverse and interprofessional audience. Listeners select podcasts to fill self-identified learning needs. Overwhelmingly, listeners report podcast CE changes intended practice. Podcasts may be an effective modality for CE and practice change; further research should focus on facilitators and barriers to CE uptake and on patient health outcomes.
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- Jessica M Kelly
- Dr. Kelly: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, Division of Emergency Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Perseghin: Former Director of Continuing Education, VCU Health, Richmond, VA. Dr. Dow: Assistant Vice President of Health Sciences for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care, Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA. Dr. Chiu: Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH. Pereira: Former Project Coordinator, Department of Pediatric Research, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. Dr. Posner Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and the Faculty Director of Continuing Medical Education, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Berk: Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert School of Medicine, Providence, RI
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Baecker D. Introducing Audio Podcasts into a Practical Laboratory Course for Pharmacy Students as a Novel Tool for Performance Assessment. PHARMACY 2022; 10:pharmacy10020040. [PMID: 35314621 PMCID: PMC8938843 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy10020040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The use of digital tools can positively impact higher education for both scholars and faculty. In recent years, it has become apparent that podcasts are a suitable medium for use in teaching. They are provided almost exclusively by lecturers for students, with students passively listening to them rather than actively participating in their production. However, this could also be valuable for students. Therefore, this pilot study investigated the extent to which the creation of a podcast would be accepted by students as a method for capturing pharmacy students’ understanding of the learning content. The evaluation was performed as part of the “Clinical Chemistry” practical course, which was attended by third-year pharmacy students in groups of three. After passing the station dealing with practical clinical chemistry relevant diagnostic systems, the groups were asked to produce an educational podcast covering the essential content on the topics of urine test strips or pulse oximetry, respectively. Student attitudes toward the adoption of podcasts as a tool for performance assessment were determined with an anonymous and voluntary survey. The respondents reported that they had fun creating the podcast, which enabled them to look at the instructional content from a different perspective. Competencies such as social and communication skills and media literacy as well as self-organized and self-directed learning were also promoted. However, the students assumed that the tool is not ideally suited for dealing with extensive topics. Nonetheless, the students clearly support the continued creation of podcasts as a performance assessment tool. In addition, they suggest integrating podcasts into other courses within the pharmacy curriculum. This may also be related to the infrequent use of novel technologies, such as podcasts, in their education thus far.
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- Daniel Baecker
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Greifswald, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Straße 17, 17489 Greifswald, Germany
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Vanstrum EB, Badash I, Wu FM, Ma HJ, Sarode DN, Chambers TN, Johns MM. The Role of Educational Podcast Use Among Otolaryngology Residents. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2022; 131:1353-1357. [PMID: 35021910 DOI: 10.1177/00034894211072996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Medical podcasts are becoming increasingly available; however, it is unclear how these new resources are being used by trainees or whether they influence clinical practice. This study explores the preferences and experiences of otolaryngology residents with otolaryngology-specific podcasts, and the impact of these podcasts on resident education and clinical practice. METHODS An 18-question survey was distributed anonymously to a representative junior (up to post-graduate year 3) and senior (post-graduate year 4 or greater) otolaryngology residents at most programs across the US. Along with demographic information, the survey was designed to explore the preferences of educational materials, podcast listening habits and motivations, and influence of podcasts on medical practice. Descriptive statistics and student t-tests were used to analyze the results. RESULTS The survey was distributed to 198 current otolaryngology residents representing 94% of eligible residency programs and was completed by 73 residents (37% response rate). Nearly 3-quarters of respondents reported previous use of otolaryngology podcasts, among which 83% listen at least monthly. Over half of residents changed their overall clinical (53%) and consult (51%) practice based on podcast use. Residents rank-ordered listening to podcasts last among traditional options for asynchronous learning, including reading textbooks and watching online videos. CONCLUSIONS While other asynchronous learning tools remain popular, most residents responding to this survey use podcasts and report that podcasts influence their clinical practice. This study reveals how podcasts are currently used as a supplement to formal otolaryngology education. Results from the survey may inform how medical podcasts could be implemented into resident education in the future.
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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OUP accepted manuscript. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2022; 37:1103-1117. [DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acac033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Mobasheri A, Costello KE. Podcasting: An innovative tool for enhanced osteoarthritis education and research dissemination. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE OPEN 2021; 3:100130. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2020.100130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Tarchichi TR, Szymusiak J. Continuing Medical Education in the Time of Social Distancing: The Case for Expanding Podcast Usage for Continuing Education. THE JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2021; 41:70-74. [PMID: 33346569 DOI: 10.1097/ceh.0000000000000324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing society to re-evaluate how it educates learners of all levels, from medical students to faculty. Travel restrictions and limits on large public gatherings have necessitated the cancelling of numerous regional and national conferences as well as local grand rounds at many academic centers. Podcasting provides a potential solution for providing CME in a safe, socially distant way as an alternative to these more traditional CME sources for health care professionals. Using a popular CME podcast for pediatric hospitalists as an example, this article describes the many advantages that podcasting poses over more traditional CME methods, outlines some of the methodological and technological considerations that go into creating a high-quality podcast, and describes how podcasting can be leveraged during a global pandemic. Finally, we identify areas for further research regarding podcasting, including effective ways to virtually replace the more social and community building aspects of traditional conferences and grand rounds.
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- Tony R Tarchichi
- Dr. Tarchichi: Associate Professor, Department of Pediatricsand Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA; and Dr. Szymusiak:Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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Bossaer JB. International usage of an English language oncology pharmacy podcast. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2020; 27:1904-1906. [PMID: 33203299 DOI: 10.1177/1078155220973721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pharmacy-specific podcasts are widely available and appear to be widely consumed. However, little is known about consumption of such podcasts. Objective: To describe the scope of listenership to OncoPharm, an oncology pharmacy podcast, and determine if any episode category is more popular than another. Methods: OncoPharm episodes released from Jan. 1, 2018 to May 10, 2019 were analyzed. The number of downloads or listens (DLs) was extracted from the podcast's hosting platform for evaluation. The number of DLs were tabulated from episode release date through May 31, 2019. The nation of DL was also extracted. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze DL numbers. One-way ANOVA was used to determine if any episode category (Foundational Topic, New Approval, Updates, Landmark Study, or Other) was more popular than another. Student's t-test was used to compare the mean DLs for the first 20 OncoPharm episodes to the last 20 episodes of the evaluation period. Results: Seventy-one podcast episodes were included in the evaluation period. These episodes were downloaded or listened to 17,816 times in 71 nations and territories. The average DLs per episode were 250.9 (SD 87.7). There was no difference in mean DLs by podcast episode category (p = 0.078). The last 20 episodes had more average DLs than the first 20 episodes (p = 0.04). Conclusion: OncoPharm has found a broad and growing audience interested in a variety of oncology pharmacy topics. This expanding and international audience suggests OncoPharm is filling an unmet educational need.
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- John B Bossaer
- Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, East Tennessee St. University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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