The role of different forms of media may influence the effectiveness of a message and its impact on behaviour. Video media has demonstrated greater efficacy in behavior influence compared to text alone; examples include an obesity prevention intervention where video viewers exhibited reduced body mass index and lower daily energy intake compared to those who received their information through text.

With that in mind, we developed custom surveys that can help educate patients and caregivers on penicillin allergy through remote education, leveraging engaging text and video content. By emphasizing the common misconceptions surrounding penicillin allergies as told by a physician, particularly through video-based education, we explored participants' willingness to seek re-evaluation.

Findings of this research study will inform whether or not text or video-based symptom assessments are more impactful and could drive the development of new tools, and the redevelopment of existing symptom assessment tools. Further, this study may greatly impact patients and our healthcare system. If patients suspected of not having an allergy based on the survey were reassessed and found not to be allergic they would be able to confidently use penicillin rather than less effective alternative antibiotics, while simultaneously reducing the burden of antibiotic resistance and excessive hospital visits on our healthcare system. Reassessment would also help to identify true penicillin allergies, and ensure those patients continue to get adequate treatment.