1.3 History of videorecording in healthcare
History of Video Recording and Reviewing in Healthcare
While the use of video review in healthcare feels like a recent phenomenon, its roots stretch back several decades. Here's a look at its evolution:
Early Pioneers:
1960s/70s: Pioneering center used closed-circuit television to record procedures for immediate self-review and teaching purposes within emergency medical care.
Peltier LF, Geertsma RH, Youmans RL. Television videotape recording: an adjunct in teaching emergency medical care. Surgery. 1969;66(1):233-6.
Focus on Technical Skills: Initial use primarily centered on assessing individual surgical technique and providing targeted feedback.
Equipment Challenges: Bulky equipment and limited storage options posed early barriers to widespread adoption.
Technology Opens Doors:
1980s/90s: Advances in video recording, storage, and software made the system more portable and user-friendly.
Expanding Focus: Applications broadened to include communication and teamwork analysis, moving beyond sole technical assessment.
Digital and Networked Era:
2000s: The shift to digital recording and networked systems greatly enhanced storage capacity and ease of access for review.
Widespread Interest: Video review began gaining popularity across various medical specialties beyond surgery.
Carbine DN, Finer NN, Knodel E, Rich W. Video recording as a means of evaluating neonatal resuscitation performance. Pediatrics. 2000; 106(4):654-8.
Specialization: Dedicated video capture systems designed for specific healthcare settings appeared.
Recent Innovations:
2010s - Present: Advancements in mobile cameras, wearable devices, and AI-assisted analysis expand the possibilities of video review:
Damji O, Lee-Nobbee P, Borkenhagen D, Cheng A. Analysis of eye-tracking behaviours in a pediatric trauma simulation. CJEM. (2019) 21:138–40. doi: 10.1017/ cem.2018.450
Democratization of Recording: Providers easily capture procedures with readily available technology.
Patient-Centric Uses: Exploration of uses like recording consent conversations and enhancing patient education.
The Future is Collaborative:
Video review in healthcare has journeyed from a tool for individual skill analysis to a multifaceted approach driving continuous quality improvement. Emerging trends point towards increased sharing of knowledge across institutions, a greater focus on patient-provider interactions, and the integration of video data with other healthcare analytics for even deeper insights.
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