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Overcoming Colonoscopy Fears with Educational Videos by EMMI

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From Dartmouth-Hitchcock: patient education and engagement video by EMMI Solutions can decrease anxiety before a colonoscopy, decrease dosage of sedatives during the procedure and shorten recovery time after the procedure. Emmi(TM), stands for Expectation Management and Medical Information, and was originally developed by physicians with the goal to educate patients and decrease malpractice risk specifically in surgical patients. As of February 2016, there are 4 published studies about EMMI in PubMed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26210560 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26101988 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21245476 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19606763 Do you have any experience with EMMI? Watch the Dartmouth-Hitchcock video below: Here is the standard "Preparing for a Colonoscopy" video by Dartmouth-Hitchcock: References: http://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/news/newsdetail/64940/

Exam preparation: NEJM Knowledge+ Adaptive Learning Explained

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"At the heart of NEJM Knowledge+ is a smart, adaptive engine that will transform your learning experience. This adaptive learning platform quickly assesses the subjects you know well, and identifies the areas where you need reinforcement. It then delivers more of what you need and less of what you already know, continually adjusting based on your performance. Adaptive learning ensures that you’ll spend your time efficiently, focusing on what you need to learn and review. Take a look at how adaptive learning helps you tackle the challenges of lifelong learning and board preparation. Learn more about NEJM Knowledge+ http://knowledgeplus.nejm.org "