The effectiveness of video animations as information tools for patients and the general public: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Video animations are used increasingly as patient information tools; however, we do not know their value compared to other formats of delivery, such as printed materials, verbal consultations or static images.

Methods

This review compares the effectiveness of video animations as information tools vs. other formats of delivery on patient knowledge, attitudes and cognitions, and behaviours. Included studies had the following features: controlled design with random or quasi-random allocation; patients being informed about any health condition or members of the public being informed about a public health topic; comparing video animation with another delivery format. Multiple digital databases were searched from 1996-June 2021. We also undertook citation

SUBMITTER: Moe-Byrne T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9910310 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature