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Tool: 5 minute media- video everywhere

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 * Overview: ** This resource is an audiovisual tool. The web site contained an on line library of video presentations that screen for up to 5 minutes in duration. The video content pertains to a wide array of lifestyle and entertainment items and library content includes dedicated health segments, DIY home improvements, cooking and numerous others. The main benefit to this site is that it brings education directly to the consumer. The information is immediate when accessed via a computer allowing for searches to be conducted on a variety of platforms. Components of the house library are downloadable allowing for them to be embedded within an online teaching resource such as Moodle. Access to the video library is free however there is a cost involved should you wish to develop your own video.

__ Implications for learning and teaching: __ Using this tool to acquire 5 minute video clips is of benefit as a resource for student nurse use. While the educator can have a degree of control over the content placed within the online course site however, there will be the tendency for the consumer or student to then access the tool and view other material which may or many not be academically appropriate in terms of source or the information provided many not be accurate. A further disadvantage is that the origin of the information is not always discernable so comments made about an experience in USA may be interpreted as general comments - particularly this is notable when statistical information is provided. Frequently, information provided is very general. It does make a good first port of call type of resource that will facilitate critical thinking (Meueller, Johnston & Bligh 2002) and often leads to other sources of information. This may be of use as a prompt when using concept mapping to first analyse a topic.

From a holistic nursing perspective, the use of video can be used to bring both clinician and consumer focus to the discussion forum for further consideration. See the following links as examples:

Weight loss from a client perspective: [] Clinician perspective: []

Klein-Fedyshin, Burda, Epstein and Lawrence (2005), indicate that video education is beneficial in nursing as it decreases contact time between nurse and client while ensuring the client is receiving quality instruction. A further benefit established by Klein-Fedyshin et al. (2005) was that use of video enhances self determination and literacy thus promoting improved self care by the client. The main emphasis is on the nurse making the selection of material to be viewed to ensue that a positive outcome is ensured (Van morsel 2007). In terms of using this resource as a client education tool, as long as the nurse has control over the content being viewed through selecting appropriate and accurate videos for the patient to watch this can be a valuable resource. By viewing quality and accurate information in the first instance, the client can bring to the discussion informed questions based on content contained in contemporary video presentations (Anderson & Klemm 2008). Anderson and Kelm (2008), further emphasise the need for the quality of the material to be of a high standard in order to engage the viewer. The disadvantage to open access of unscreened information is that it may be incorrect, misleading or inappropriate resulting in clients diagnosing their own condition and implementing treatments that may be ineffective or potentially harmful (Toto & Shocket 2005). The welfare of the client is a primary consideration as Anderson and Klem (2008) point out, there needs to be a determination (usually by the care team co-ordinator) that the client is equipped in terms of timing in their disease progression, emotional/ spiritual support and opportunity to seek clarification when determining the appropriateness of viewing such material. There also appears reluctance within some educators to move away from the nurse centred form of instruction towards the inclusion of technology aided instruction - which is reflected not only in client education but also in the education delivery to student nurses (Lahaie 2007). Overall, there is an emerging following to include technology in video formats to provide brief patient education and this is in keeping with the move towards patient centred delivery of care (Anttila, Koivunen & Malimaki 2008). Nurses however, should avoid assumptions that all clients are able to access the required technology (have a computer) and can use the programmes and software required to operate it (Anttila, Koivunen & Malimaki 2008). O ne final warning is that as this site (5 minute video) is directly related to marketing and promotion of products, students should always remain critical of the integrity of the content (Keen 2007).

References:

Anderson A & Klemm, P 2008, 'The internet: friend or foe when providing patient education', //Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing//, vol.12, no. 1, pp. 55-63, (online EBSCOhost).

Anttila M, Koivunen M & Malimaki M 2008, 'Information technology-based standardized patient education in psychiatric inpatient care', //Journal of Advanced Nursing//, vol. 64, no. 2, pp. 147-156, (online EBSCOhost).

Keen, A 2007, 'Death by youtube', //Adweek//, vol. 48, no. 37, p. 20.

Klein-Fedyshin M, Burda M, Epstein B & Lawrence B 2005, 'Collaborating to enhance patient education and discovery', //Journal of the Medical Association Library//, vol. 93, no. 4, pp. 440-445, (online EBSCOhost).

Lahaie, U 2007, 'Web-based instruction: getting faculty onboard', //Journal of Professional Nursing//, vol. 23, no. 6, pp. 335-42. Mueller, A, Johnstone & Bligh M 2001, 'Mind mapped care plans: a remarkable alternative to the traditional care plan", //Nurse Educator//, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 75-80, (online EBSCOhost).  Toto C, & Shocket D 2005, 'Do-it-yourself diagnosis on the internet', //World and Information//, vol. 20, no.4, (online EBSCOhost).

Van Morsel G 2007 'Internet connectivity can positively influence total patient experience: options and opportunities for library leadership', //Journal of Hospital Librarianship//, vol. 7, no.1, pp. 1-15, (online EBSCOhost).