Table 1 Student characteristics and pre-randomisation perceptions of anxiety and public speaking
Total (n = 142) | Control group (n = 68) | Video-based feedback group (n = 74) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 22 ± 1 | 22 ± 1 | 22 ± 1 | 0.61 |
Male, n (%) | 45 (32) | 24 (35) | 21 (29) | 0.37 |
Students’ perceptions before randomization, n (%): | ||||
“I am shy at hospital” | 63 (44) | 32 (51) | 31 (49) | 0.38 |
“I am anxious during hospital internship” | 54 (38) | 28 (41) | 26 (35) | 0.54 |
“I am afraid to speak in public” | 79 (55) | 36 (53) | 43 (58) | 0.38 |
“I am anxious to be filmed” | 99 (70) | 49 (72) | 50 (67) | 0.56 |
“I fear the criticism of doctors from my department” | 93 (65) | 41 (60) | 52 (70) | 0.21 |
“I fear the criticism of other students” | 75 (53) | 34 (50) | 41 (55) | 0.51 |
Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S) score during an oral presentation before randomization$ | 44 ± 9 | 42 ± 9 | 45 ± 9 | 0.10 |
- High anxiety* | 82 (58) | 36 (53) | 46 (62) | 0.26 |
- Major anxiety that could interfere with the student’s performance** | 24 (17) | 9 (13) | 15 (38) | 0.26 |