Table 1.
Quality indicators for medical education podcasts recommended by Lin et al.24
| Quality indicator | Domain | Consensusa | How this was met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do the authorities that created the resource list their conflict of interest? | Bias Credibility |
100 | Conflicts of interest were published on the website. |
| Is the information presented in the resource accurate? | Academic Rigor Content |
100 | Content experts participated in the development of each episode. References were published on the website. |
| Is the identity of the resource’s author clear? | Credibility Transparency |
95 | Names and credentials of content experts were stated in each episode and published on the website. |
| Does the resource make a clear distinction between fact and opinion? | Bias Credibility |
95 | Presenters differentiated fact and opinion. References were published on the website |
| Does the resource employ technology that is universally available to allow learners with standard equipment and software access? | Design Functionally |
94 | Episodes were accessible with standard equipment and technologies (computer, mobile device, web browser, internet access) and did not require additional software or payment. |
| Does the resource clearly differentiate between advertisement and content? | Bias Credibility |
90 | No advertising or commercial funding was used. |
| Is the resource transparent about who was involved in its creation? | Credibility Transparency |
90 | Podcasts were recorded and produced at Nationwide Children’s Hospital by a variety of content experts. Names and credentials of those involved were stated in each episode and published on the website. |
| Is the content of this educational resource of good quality? | Content | 90 | Learning objectives and post-tests were published on the website. Each episode was designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. |
| Is the content of the resource professional? | Content Professionalism |
90 | Detailed planning and research ensured each episode was accurate and professional. Episodes were recorded in an audio studio and edited to enhance sound quality. |
| Is the resource useful and relevant for its intended audience? | Content Orientation |
90 | The intended audience was post-graduate pediatric providers. Topics were chosen, episodes planned and CME provided with this audience in mind. |
aPercent consensus among 44 health professions educators at the 2014 International Conference on Residency Education.