Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Mar 12, 2024
Open Peer Review Period: Mar 15, 2024 - May 15, 2024
Date Accepted: Oct 9, 2024
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The effectiveness of video animations as a tool to improve health infor-mation recall for patients: A systematic review
ABSTRACT
Background:
Access to clear and comprehensible health information is pivotal for patient empowerment, lead-ing to improved self-care, adherence to treatment plans, and overall health outcomes. Traditional methods of information delivery, such as pamphlets and oral communication, often result in poor memorization and comprehension. Recent innovations like animation videos have shown promise in enhancing patient understanding, but comprehensive investigations into their effectiveness across various healthcare settings are lacking.
Objective:
The aim of systematic review is to investigate the effectiveness of animation videos on health information recall in patients as they engage with the healthcare system across diverse healthcare sectors.
Methods:
Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, Cinahl, and Embase, supplemented by manual searches of reference lists. Included studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving adult participants (18 years and older), focusing on the use of animation videos to provide health information. A narrative synthesis approach was applied due to heterogeneity in measurement instruments.
Results:
A total of 15 studies met the inclusion criteria, encompassing 2454 patients. The majority of these studies (11/15) reported a statistically significant improvement in health information recall when animation videos were used, compared to traditional methods of information delivery.
Conclusions:
Animation videos appear to significantly improve short-term recall of health information among patients. However, further research is needed to explore the long-term efficacy of these interven-tions, their impact on diverse populations, and how different animation styles might affect in-formation recall. Clinical Trial: Systematic Review Registration Number: CRD42022380016
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