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Gagliano, Martha E. – Journal of Medical Education, 1988
A review of 25 studies of the use of videotapes in patient education found that while the technique increases patient short-term knowledge, it is no better than traditional methods in increasing long-term knowledge or promoting compliance with medical regimens. Its strength appears to be in role-modeling. (Author/MSE)
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