title: Developing and administering scripted video vignettes for experimental research of patient-provider communication.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Scripted video-vignette studies enable experimental investigation of specific elements of patient-provider communication, separating cause and effect. However, scripted video vignettes are infrequently used to this end. Resultantly, few guidelines are available for their design, development and administration. We aim to suggest guidelines enabling more informed decisions when designing and conducting these studies.
  
  
  METHODS
  Based on the available methodological literature, we discuss methodological considerations when developing and administering scripted video vignettes.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Developing and using valid video vignettes requires: (I) deciding if using video vignettes is appropriate, (II) developing a valid script, (III) designing valid manipulations, (IV) converting the scripted consultation to video, and (V) administering the videos. We provide a first checklist of the methodological considerations in each phase. Advantages and pitfalls of possible approaches are discussed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  No 'gold standard' exists for most methodological issues, as literature testing the consequences of different approaches is lacking. The best approach when developing and implementing video vignettes depends upon the aims and practical limitations of a particular study.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Our checklist may serve as a starting point for further study of scripted video vignettes methodology. More detailed methodological reporting would yield new knowledge, thus allowing the research field to progress.
authors: Department of Medical Psychology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. M.A.Hillen@amc.uva.nl
authors: Marij A
authors: MA
authors: Hillen
authors: Liesbeth M
authors: LM
authors: van Vliet
authors: Hanneke C J M
authors: HC
authors: de Haes
authors: Ellen M A
authors: EM
authors: Smets
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D006801:Humans; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014741:Video Recording