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Peer Review

Anxiety: What You Should Know [Especially During Coronavirus Outbreak]

Reviewed:
Feb 22, 2021 by Health Sciences
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.8 stars
Content Quality: 4.5 stars
Effectiveness: 5.0 stars
Ease of Use: 5.0 stars
Overview:

This presentation featuring Dr. Ramani addresses what constitutes an anxiety disorder and the differentation between healthy and unhealthy levels of anxiety. When a high level of distress or impairment results from anxiety, then one can say an individual has an anxiety disorder. The title implies anxiety and COVID-19 pandemic are addressed. However, COVID-19 and anxiety is not explicitly included.  The focus is on anxiety. 

 

Type of Material:

Video Presentation

Recommended Uses:
  • In class discussion
  • Discussion posts in an online platform
  • Course homework
Technical Requirements:

internet and web browser

Identify Major Learning Goals:

After engagement in the learning activity, the learner will

  • Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy levels of anxiety
  • Describe anxiety disorders
  • Determine symptoms of various forms of anxiety disorders 
Target Student Population:
  • Undergraduate and graduate nursing courses
  • Undergraduate and graduate psychology courses
  • Workshops on anxiety and coping
  • Mental health certificate programs
  • Personal empowerment self-help groups
  • Professional discussion groups 

 

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

No preprequisite knowledge is required.

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:

The concept of anxiety is described in clear terms. The unique characteristics of anxiety, such as the potential for late onset, are clearly articulated and explained. Differentiation between various forms of anxiety, such as phobias, are provided in clear detail. Comparisons between differing forms of anxiety are included.  

Concerns:

The title alludes to the current state of the COVID pandemic. There is no information related to psychological response patterns linked to COVID-19 specifically. Since we are focused on social distancing, topics such as social phobias deviate significantly from what one might experience during this time.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:
  • The video information is explained in clear terms that increases the potential for student learning.
  • The video promotes conceptual understanding. 
  • Many examples are given that add to the conceptual understanding. 
  • The video could be used in a variety of ways.
Concerns:

None

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:

The presentation format is easy to use.  Guides at the bottom of the screen allows the viewer to pause, move forward and return to previous information. No glitches were noted when connecting to this site. Once the presentation began, there is a continuous flow. There is no need for content advancement. 

Concerns:

None

Other Issues and Comments:

The presenter is engaging and well versed on the topic. 

The video is easy to listen to and understand. The speaker has a soothing and confident voice. 

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