Date Presented 04/03/2025
Short educational videos are an easily accessible resource to promote best practice and continued competence for OT practitioners. Study results showed that short videos were a useful educational method for OT practitioners working with children with sensory challenges.
Primary Author and Speaker: Victoria Ann McQuiddy
Additional Authors and Speakers: Taylor Rammel, Sarah Hartig, Emma Hauserman, Lauren Hurry
Contributing Authors: Shannon Teeters, Sara-Ruth Riggs, Aurora Hoobler, Erin Livingston
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the usefulness of short educational videos that provide sensory intervention strategies for OTPs that work with children with challenges in sensory processing and integration. Research has found that individuals participating in video education had greater overall knowledge of the topic and higher test scores compared to traditional training methods (Lancellotti et al, 2016). Educational videos have been successful in enhancing clinical skills, confidence, motivation, and satisfaction for healthcare professionals (Lee et al, 2016). Evidence supports that educational videos may be more efficient and accessible compared to traditional education methods (Meinert et al, 2021).
DESIGN: Mixed methods.
METHOD: A survey including open and closed ended questions was used to explore OTP’s perceptions of short-educational videos for providing sensory interventions for children with challenges in sensory processing and integration. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlations. Qualitative data was coded, and frequency counts were completed to develop themes.
RESULTS: Twenty-nine OTs practicing in outpatient pediatric settings reviewed the short educational videos and completed the survey. On a 5 point scale, OTs endorsed that the videos were helpful (mean = 4.1) and that they would use the information and strategies in practice (mean = 4.3). Qualitative themes emerged showing that OTs liked the combination of visual intervention ideas with written text, that the short length of videos was appropriate, and that the videos provided new and specific ideas for intervention.
CONCLUSION: OTPs must continually develop and adapt intervention activities to meet individualized client needs and adhere to productivity expectations. The findings of this study suggest that short educational videos are an effective and useful tool for promoting best practice by OTPs working with children with sensory challenges.
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