Table 2 Control Group definitions. Definitions for different types of controls used in the included studies. Each control type is described along with its respective explanation.
From: Video-based approaches in health education: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Control type | Live lecture | Face-to-face lecture facilitated by a faculty 24 |
Face-to-face Instruction | Instruction that happens in a physical classroom 30 | |
Live simulation | Process by which there is an attempt to achieve results approximating clinical practice as closely as possible 31 | |
Live demonstration | Process or skill being performed face-to-face for observation and review | |
Live assessment | In-person assessment of a performed process or skill | |
Live feedback | In-person information communicated to the learner that is intended to modify their thinking or behavior for the purpose of improving learning 32 | |
Live case discussion | Narration of real-life cases 33 and discussion | |
Handout instruction | Instruction from a written handout 34 | |
Conventional medical device | Standard instrument intended to be used on human beings for medical purposes - adapted for educational purposes 35 |
