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Provision of a preparatory information video for parents prior to an infant's diagnostic audiological assessment: a randomised controlled trial

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate the impact of a preparatory information video on parent knowledge and anxiety. The video was viewed prior to infant diagnostic audiology, following referral from a universal newborn hearing screening program. METHODS: Randomised controlled trial comparing the provision of an information video in addition to usual care (intervention) versus usual care only. Parents of infants who were referred to audiology by the Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program between February and December 2024 were assessed for eligibility. Parent knowledge and preparedness about infant audiological testing was measured using a study designed questionnaire (score range 0-9) and anxiety was assessed using a standardised measure. Mean differences were compared between the groups. Number of appointments required to reach a complete diagnosis was also measured and parent feedback regarding usefulness of the video was sought. RESULTS: The intervention group scored 2.1 (95 % confidence interval 1.6-2.6) points higher on total knowledge score compared to the usual care group. Analysis of knowledge questionnaire items at an individual level showed the proportion of correct responses was up to 48 % higher in the intervention group. No difference in anxiety scores or the number of appointments required to reach a complete diagnosis was observed. More than 94 % of participants would recommend the video to other parents. CONCLUSION: Routine provision of preparatory video information prior to infant diagnostic audiology is recommended. In addition to usual care, video information embedded within clinical services can improve parent knowledge and preparedness, and support parent health literacy. Trial ID ACTRN12623000886684.

Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2025.112679