Evaluating Internet-based multimedia vignettes for teaching ophthalmic and otic drug administration techniques

Objective. To ascertain pharmacy students' knowledge of ophthalmic and otic medication administration procedures and to evaluate the effect of ultra-short training clips to efficiently teach these medication administration techniques. Methods. Three Internet-based 90-second multimedia vignettes for ophthalmic and otic administration techniques were developed. First- and second-year students were shown the vignette; students completed a pretest and posttest. Results. Students' ophthalmic and otic test scores improved significantly (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively) after viewing the multimedia vignettes. Conclusion. Computer-based vignettes demonstrate promise as a primary or supplementary instruction tool for teaching medication administration techniques.