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Cima L, Bussola N, Hassell LA, Kiehl TR, Schukow C, Zerbe N, Munari E, Torresani E, Barbareschi M, Cecchini MJ, Cirielli V, Pagliuca F, Ahsan M, Mohanty SK, Arbitrio E, Hughes G, Mirza KM. Evolving educational landscape in pathology: a comprehensive bibliometric and visual analysis including digital teaching and learning resources. J Clin Pathol 2024; 77:87-95. [PMID: 38123966 DOI: 10.1136/jcp-2023-209203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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AIMS Pathology education is a core component of medical training, and its literature is critical for refining educational modalities. We performed a cross-sectional bibliometric analysis to explore publications on pathology education, focusing on new medical education technologies. METHODS The analysis identified 64 pathology journals and 53 keywords. Relevant articles were collected using a web application, PaperScraper, developed to accelerate literature search. Citation data were collected from multiple sources. Descriptive statistics, with time period analysis, were performed using Microsoft Excel and visualised with Flourish Studio. Two article groups were further investigated with a bibliometric software, VOSViewer, to establish co-authorship and keyword relationships. RESULTS 8946 citations were retrieved from 905 selected articles. Most articles were published in the last decade (447, 49.4%). The top journals were Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (184), Human Pathology (122) and the American Journal of Clinical Pathology (117). The highest number of citations was found for Human Pathology (2120), followed by Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (2098) and American Journal of Clinical Pathology (1142). Authors with different backgrounds had the greatest number of articles and citations. 12 co-authorship, 3 keyword and 8 co-citation clusters were found for the social media/online resources group, 8 co-authorship, 4 keyword and 7 co-citation clusters for the digital pathology/virtual microscopy/mobile technologies group. CONCLUSIONS The analysis revealed a significant increase in publications over time. The emergence of digital teaching and learning resources played a major role in this growth. Overall, these findings underscore the transformative potential of technology in pathology education.
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- Luca Cima
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology Unit, Santa Chiara University Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Pathology, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, Corewell Health's Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Pathology, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Pathology Unit, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology Unit, Santa Chiara University Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology Unit, Santa Chiara University Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
- CISMED, Centro Interdipartimentale di Scienze Mediche, University of Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Prevention, Legal Medicine Unit, Azienda ULSS 8 Berica, Vicenza, Italy
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- Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Pathology Unit, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, Italy
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- Histopathology Department, Chughtai Institute of Pathology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, CORE Diagnostics, Gurgaon, Delhi, India
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- Office of Medical Student Research, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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Browning L, Winter L, Cooper RA, Ghosh A, Dytor T, Colling R, Fryer E, Rittscher J, Verrill C. Impact of the transition to digital pathology in a clinical setting on histopathologists in training: experiences and perceived challenges within a UK training region. J Clin Pathol 2023; 76:712-718. [PMID: 35906044 PMCID: PMC10511979 DOI: 10.1136/jcp-2022-208416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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AIMS With increasing utility of digital pathology (DP), it is important to consider the experiences of histopathologists in training, particularly in view of the varied access to DP across a training region and the consequent need to remain competent in reporting on glass slides (GS), which is also relevant for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists part 2 examination. Understanding the impact of DP on training is limited but could aid development of guidance to support the transition. We sought to investigate the perceptions of histopathologists in training around the introduction of DP for clinical diagnosis within a training region, and the potential training benefits and challenges. METHODS An anonymous online survey was circulated to 24 histopathologists in training within a UK training region, including a hospital which has been fully digitised since summer 2020. RESULTS 19 of 24 histopathologists in training responded (79%). The results indicate that DP offers many benefits to training, including ease of access to cases to enhance individual learning and teaching in general. Utilisation of DP for diagnosis appears variable; almost half of the (10 of 19) respondents with DP experience using it only for ancillary purposes such as measurements, reporting varying levels of confidence in using DP clinically. For those yet to undergo the transition, there was a perceived anxiety regarding digital reporting despite experience with DP in other contexts. CONCLUSIONS The survey evidences the need for provision of training and support for histopathologists in training during the transition to DP, and for consideration of their need to maintain competence and confidence with GS reporting.
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- Lisa Browning
- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
- Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
- Nuffield Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
- Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Big Data Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
- Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Caputo A, L’Imperio V, Merolla F, Girolami I, Leoni E, Mea VD, Pagni F, Fraggetta F. The slow-paced digital evolution of pathology: lights and shadows from a multifaceted board. Pathologica 2023; 115:127-136. [PMID: 37387439 PMCID: PMC10462988 DOI: 10.32074/1591-951x-868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Objective The digital revolution in pathology represents an invaluable resource fto optimise costs, reduce the risk of error and improve patient care, even though it is still adopted in a minority of laboratories. Barriers include concerns about initial costs, lack of confidence in using whole slide images for primary diagnosis, and lack of guidance on transition. To address these challenges and develop a programme to facilitate the introduction of digital pathology (DP) in Italian pathology departments, a panel discussion was set up to identify the key points to be considered. Methods On 21 July 2022, an initial conference call was held on Zoom to identify the main issues to be discussed during the face-to-face meeting. The final summit was divided into four different sessions: (I) the definition of DP, (II) practical applications of DP, (III) the use of AI in DP, (IV) DP and education. Results Essential requirements for the implementation of DP are a fully tracked and automated workflow, selection of the appropriate scanner based on the specific needs of each department, and a strong commitment combined with coordinated teamwork (pathologists, technicians, biologists, IT service and industries). This could reduce human error, leading to the application of AI tools for diagnosis, prognosis and prediction. Open challenges are the lack of specific regulations for virtual slide storage and the optimal storage solution for large volumes of slides. Conclusion Teamwork is key to DP transition, including close collaboration with industry. This will ease the transition and help bridge the gap that currently exists between many labs and full digitisation. The ultimate goal is to improve patient care.
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- Alessandro Caputo
- Department of Pathology, Ruggi University Hospital, Salerno, Italy
- Pathology Unit, Gravina Hospital Caltagirone ASP, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Pathology, University of Milan-Bicocca, IRCCS Fondazione San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences “V. Tiberio”, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Provincial Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), Bolzano-Bozen, Italy; Lehrkrankenhaus der Paracelsus Medizinischen Privatuniversität
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- Pathology Unit, Busto Arsizio Hospital, Busto Arsizio, Italy
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- Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Pathology, University of Milan-Bicocca, IRCCS Fondazione San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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Evans AZ, Adhaduk M, Jabri AR, Ashwath ML. Is Virtual Learning Here to Stay? A Multispecialty Survey of Residents, Fellows, and Faculty. Curr Probl Cardiol 2023; 48:101641. [PMID: 36773945 PMCID: PMC9911980 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.101641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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The transition to virtual learning during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic marks a paradigm shift in graduate medical education (GME). From June to September 2021, we conducted a dual-center, multispecialty survey of residents, fellows, and faculty members to determine overall perceptions about virtual learning and assess its benefits, drawbacks, and future role in GME. We discovered a mainly positive view of virtual education among trainees (138/207, 0.67, 95% CI 0.59-0.73) and faculty (180/278, 0.65, 0.59-0.70). Large group sessions, such as didactic lectures, grand rounds, and national conferences, were ranked best-suited for the virtual environment, whereas small groups and procedural training were the lowest ranked. Major benefits and drawbacks to virtual learning was identified. A hybrid approach, combining in-person and virtual sessions, was the preferred format among trainees (167/207, 0.81, 0.75-0.86) and faculty (229/278, 0.82, 0.77-0.87). Virtual learning offers a valuable educational experience that should be retained in postpandemic GME curriculums.
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- Aron Z Evans
- Department of Internal Medicine, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Heart and Vascular Center, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
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Design and Transition of an Emergency E-Learning Pathology Course for Medical Students-Evaluation of a Novel Course Concept. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2023; 13:112-129. [PMID: 36661758 PMCID: PMC9858035 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe13010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Around the world, the emergency brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic forced medical schools to create numerous e-learning supplements to provide instruction during this crisis. The question now is to determine a way in which to capitalize on this momentum of digitization and harness the medical e-learning content created for the future. We have analyzed the transition of a pathology course to an emergency remote education online course and, in the second step, applied a flipped classroom approach including research skills training. METHODS In the summer semester of 2020, the pathology course at the Technical University of Munich was completely converted to an asynchronous online course. Its content was adapted in winter 2021 and incorporated into a flipped classroom concept in which research skills were taught at the same time. RESULTS Screencasts and lecture recordings were the most popular asynchronous teaching formats. Students reported developing a higher interest in pathology and research through group work. The amount of content was very challenging for some students. CONCLUSION Flipped classroom formats are a viable option when using pre-existing content. We recommend checking such content for technical and didactic quality and optimizing it if necessary. Content on research skills can be combined very well with clinical teaching content.
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Müller A, Sawicki OA, Pommee M, Blazejewski T, Schneider K, Ullmann-Moskovits J, Petersen JJ, Müller BS. Providing an interactive undergraduate elective on safety culture online - concept and evaluation. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:508. [PMID: 35765057 PMCID: PMC9238086 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03541-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult to maintain high quality in medical education. As online formats are often considered unsuitable, interactive workshops and seminars have particularly often been postponed or cancelled. To meet the challenge, we converted an existing interactive undergraduate elective on safety culture into an online event. In this article, we describe the conceptualization and evaluation of the elective. METHODS The learning objectives of the safety culture elective remained unchanged, but the teaching methods were thoroughly revised and adapted to suit an online setting. The online elective was offered as a synchronous two-day course in winter semester 2020/21 during the "second wave" of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. At the end of each day, participating students evaluated the elective by completing an online survey. Items were rated on a six-point Likert scale. We used SPSS for data analysis. RESULTS Twenty medical undergraduates completed the elective and rated it extremely positively (1.1 ± 0.2). Students regard safety culture as very important and felt the learning objectives had been achieved. Moreover, they were very satisfied with the design and content of the elective, and especially with interactive elements like role-play. Around 55% of participants would recommend continuing to offer the online elective after the pandemic. CONCLUSIONS It makes sense to offer undergraduate medical students online elective courses on safety culture, especially during a pandemic. The elective described here can serve as a best practice example of how to teach safety culture to undergraduates, especially when physical presence is unfeasible. Electives requiring a high degree of interaction can also function well online.
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- Angelina Müller
- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany.
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Stabsstelle Patientensicherheit & Qualität, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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Chasset F, Barral M, Steichen O, Legrand A. Immediate consequences and solutions used to maintain medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic for residents and medical students: a restricted review. Postgrad Med J 2022; 98:380-388. [PMID: 33795479 PMCID: PMC8025246 DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2021-139755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 outbreak has dramatically impacted medical education, both bedside and academic teaching had to be adapted to comply with the reorganisation of care and social distancing measures. OBJECTIVES To overview the impact of the pandemic on medical education, including the pedagogical responses adopted and their assessment by medical students and residents. MATERIAL AND METHODS This restricted systematic review was performed using Rayyan QCRI, to select observational or interventional articles and field experience reports assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical education for medical students and residents. Study design, study population, geographical origin, use of an educational tools (including softwares and social media), their type and assessment, were recorded. For studies evaluating a specific tool the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI) was used to assess study quality. RESULTS The literature search identified 1480 references and 60 articles were selected. Most articles focused on residents (41/60; 69%), and half (30/60; 50%) involved surgical specialties. Online courses were the most frequently used pedagogical tool (52/60; 88%). Simulation tools were used more frequently in articles involving surgical specialties (15/29; 52%) compared with medical specialties (2/14; 12%) (p=0.01). Only four studies reported the assessment of pedagogical tools by medical students, their MERSQI scores ranged from 5.5/18 to 9.0/18. CONCLUSION Medical education was highly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic particularly in surgical specialties. Online courses were the most frequently attempted solution to cope with social distancing constraints. Medical students' assessment of pedagogical tools was mostly positive, but the methodological quality of those studies was limited.
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- François Chasset
- Sorbonne Universite, Faculté de médecine, Paris, Île-de-France, France
- Service de dermatologie et allergologie, Hopital Tenon, AP-HP, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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- Sorbonne Universite, Faculté de médecine, Paris, Île-de-France, France
- Service de radiologie, Hopital Tenon, AP-HP, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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- Sorbonne Universite, Faculté de médecine, Paris, Île-de-France, France
- Service de Médecine Interne, Hôpital Tenon, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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- U970, INSERM, Paris, France
- Genetics, Hopital Europeen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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Katsakhyan L, Jacobson AM, Budina A, Baloch ZW. Practical Scientific Writing and Publishing in Anatomic Pathology. Am J Clin Pathol 2022; 157:451-456. [PMID: 34596207 DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqab144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To develop a structured, introductory curriculum in scientific writing and publishing for residents in anatomic pathology. METHODS We assessed the need for this curriculum by using an online questionnaire sent to anatomic pathology residents in our program and tailored content to address areas of least familiarity. The curriculum consisted of 4 virtual lectures delivered by select experts in the field. Curriculum evaluation was assessed through a postcurriculum questionnaire. RESULTS In total, 27 of 31 (87%) residents responded to the initial questionnaire. The major educational need was identified in the following topics: "responsibilities of a corresponding author"; "selecting a journal for publication"; "editor's approach to evaluating a manuscript"; "correspondence with editors and reviewers"; and "open access, cost and increasing exposure to manuscript." Eight residents participated in at least 3 of 4 lectures and completed the pre- and postcurriculum survey. The postcurriculum survey demonstrated statistically significant interval increases in familiarity with 7 of 18 topics, and the leading increases were noted in topics of most significant educational need. CONCLUSIONS Development of novel curricula is vital to the ever-changing landscape of pathology resident education. This study proposes a generalizable algorithmic approach to assessing new areas of educational need and effectively addressing them through targeted curricula.
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- Levon Katsakhyan
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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Utami IQ, Fahmiyah I, Ningrum RA, Fakhruzzaman MN, Pratama AI, Triangga YM. Teacher's acceptance toward cloud-based learning technology in Covid-19 pandemic era. JOURNAL OF COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION 2022; 9:571-586. [PMCID: PMC8731204 DOI: 10.1007/s40692-021-00214-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Cloud-based learning technologies play a central role in ensuring that learning and teaching practice can be conducted properly in the Covid-19 pandemic era. Although such technologies are advanced in mediating educational practice, the teacher’s acceptance toward the technology is usually far less to be understandable. This research aimed to investigate teachers’ acceptance toward cloud-based learning technology, in particular, for Microsoft 365 that currently being used massively in facilitating the educational process in Indonesia. In terms of theoretical framework, Technology Acceptance Model was employed with the inclusion of two original constructs, i.e., perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease of use (PEU), and two extensive variables, i.e., perceived risk (PR) and social influence (SI) that will predict teacher’s intention to use the cloud-based learning technology during the Covid-19 pandemic. We collected data from teachers as research participants (N = 75) using the online survey method and employed Structured Equation Modeling (SEM) using SmartPLS for quantitative data analysis. The result revealed significant relationship among factors affecting the use of the technology, except for PU (path coefficient = 0.120, p value = 0.415) and PEU (path coefficient = 0.224, p value = 0.147). Regarding this interesting result, we add final reflections and recommendations for future lines of works.
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- Ika Qutsiati Utami
- Engineering Department, Data Science Technology Study Program, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Engineering Department, Data Science Technology Study Program, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Engineering Department, Data Science Technology Study Program, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Engineering Department, Data Science Technology Study Program, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Engineering Department, Data Science Technology Study Program, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Engineering Department, Data Science Technology Study Program, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Rajaram A, Olory C, Leduc V, Evaristo G, Coté K, Isenberg J, Isenberg JS, Dai DL, Karamchandani J, Chen MF, Maedler-Kron C, Fiset PO. An integrated virtual pathology education platform developed using Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Teams. J Pathol Inform 2022; 13:100117. [PMID: 36268098 PMCID: PMC9577035 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpi.2022.100117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The transition towards digital pathology and an extensive selection of video conferencing platforms have helped provide continuity to education even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Innovative approaches for pathology education, will likely persist beyond the pandemic, as they have powerful didactic potential. While there is a wide selection of software for use as educational tools, an environment to access all resources with ease is clearly lacking. In this technical note, we highlight our customized educational applications built using a low-code approach. Our applications, developed with Microsoft Power Apps, serve both educational and examination purposes and are launched using Microsoft Teams. Building applications using a low-code approach has made our applications very specific to our use and enabled daily distanced education. Combined with existing features on Teams, such as file sharing, meeting scheduling, and messaging, the applications serve as a unique and customizable pathology educational platform.
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Cho WC, Gill P, Aung PP, Gu J, Nagarajan P, Ivan D, Curry JL, Prieto VG, Torres-Cabala CA. The utility of digital pathology in improving the diagnostic skills of pathology trainees in commonly encountered pigmented cutaneous lesions during the COVID-19 pandemic: A single academic institution experience. Ann Diagn Pathol 2021; 54:151807. [PMID: 34418768 PMCID: PMC8450757 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2021.151807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Digital pathology has become an integral part of pathology education in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, for its potential utility as a teaching tool that augments the traditional 1-to-1 sign-out experience. Herein, we evaluate the utility of whole slide imaging (WSI) in reducing diagnostic errors in pigmented cutaneous lesions by pathology fellows without subspecialty training in dermatopathology. Ten cases of 4 pigmented cutaneous lesions commonly encountered by general pathologists were selected. Corresponding whole slide images were distributed to our fellows, along with two sets of online surveys, each composed of 10 multiple-choice questions with 4 answers. Identical cases were used for both surveys to minimize variability in trainees' scores depending on the perceived level of difficulty, with the second set being distributed after random shuffling. Brief image-based teaching slides as self-assessment tool were provided to trainees between each survey. Pre- and post-self-assessment scores were analyzed. 61% (17/28) and 39% (11/28) of fellows completed the first and second surveys, respectively. The mean score in the first survey was 5.2/10. The mean score in the second survey following self-assessment increased to 7.2/10. 64% (7/11) of trainees showed an improvement in their scores, with 1 trainee improving his/her score by 8 points. No fellow scored less post-self-assessment than on the initial assessment. The difference in individual scores between two surveys was statistically significant (p = 0.003). Our study demonstrates the utility of WSI-based self-assessment learning as a source of improving diagnostic skills of pathology trainees in a short period of time.
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- Woo Cheal Cho
- Department of Pathology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States of America
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- School of Health Professions, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States of America.
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McCrosson MM, Vadalia BJ, Chiu A, Burke A, Brenkert R, Soto D, Gupta S, Gimenez C, Das K. Training in cytopathology in times of social distancing: a comparison of remote vs. traditional learning. J Am Soc Cytopathol 2021; 10:525-528. [PMID: 34389267 PMCID: PMC8414736 DOI: 10.1016/j.jasc.2021.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Department of Pathology, Northwell Health, Greenvale, New York
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- Department of Pathology, Northwell Health, Greenvale, New York
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- Department of Pathology, Northwell Health, Greenvale, New York
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- Department of Pathology, Northwell Health, Greenvale, New York
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- Department of Pathology, Northwell Health, Greenvale, New York
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- Department of Pathology, Donald Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Greenvale, New York.
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- Donald Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Greenvale, New York
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Darici D, Reissner C, Brockhaus J, Missler M. Implementation of a fully digital histology course in the anatomical teaching curriculum during COVID-19 pandemic. Ann Anat 2021; 236:151718. [PMID: 33675948 PMCID: PMC8739541 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2021.151718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- D Darici
- Institute of Anatomy and Molecular Neurobiology, Westfälische-Wilhelms-University, Vesaliusweg 2-4, 48149 Münster, Germany.
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- Institute of Anatomy and Molecular Neurobiology, Westfälische-Wilhelms-University, Vesaliusweg 2-4, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Anatomy and Molecular Neurobiology, Westfälische-Wilhelms-University, Vesaliusweg 2-4, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Anatomy and Molecular Neurobiology, Westfälische-Wilhelms-University, Vesaliusweg 2-4, 48149 Münster, Germany.
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Armstrong SM, Nixon P, Hojilla CV. Pathology Resident Evaluation During the Pandemic: Testing and Implementation of a Comprehensive Online Pathology Exam. Acad Pathol 2021; 8:23742895211013533. [PMID: 34027056 PMCID: PMC8120522 DOI: 10.1177/23742895211013533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Despite global digitization, evaluating pathology trainees by paper exams remains the norm. As new social distancing practices require new ways of administering exams, we assessed the viability of an online format for in-house exams from the resident and examiner perspectives. First, pathology residents participated in a practice exam, while staff who were experienced in creating exams were given an online exam-creation demonstration. Subsequently, residents completed a formal 3-hour online exam comprised of multiple-choice, matching, short answer, and whole slide images in place of the paper exam regularly used to evaluate trainees. The experience of the participants was evaluated by surveys. Eighteen residents completed the practice exam; 67% were receptive to the new format and 94% were in favor of moving to digital exams. Seven staff evaluated the digital format and 6 were in favor of it. For the formal online in-house exam, 20 residents participated and 14 completed the survey. Feedback was generally positive with the most common issue being slow-loading digital slides. Exam scores stratified by postgraduate training years in a statistically significant manner, showing positive correlation with resident training level. The online exam format was preferred over paper exams by trainees, with support from both staff and trainees for a permanent transition. Online exams have clear advantages, but technical issues should be addressed before widespread implementation. Our study demonstrates that online exams are a feasible alternative for trainee assessment, especially in socially distanced environments.
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- Susan M Armstrong
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Lujan GM, Savage J, Shana'ah A, Yearsley M, Thomas D, Allenby P, Otero J, Limbach AL, Cui X, Scarl R, Hardy T, Sheldon J, Plaza J, Whitaker B, Frankel W, Parwani A, Li Z. Digital Pathology Initiatives and Experience of a Large Academic Institution During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2021; 145:1051-1061. [PMID: 33946103 DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2020-0715-sa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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CONTEXT. Pathology practices have begun integrating digital pathology tools into their routine workflow. During 2020 the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), emerged as a pandemic causing a global health crisis that significantly affected the world population in several areas, including medical practice, and pathology was no exception. OBJECTIVE. To summarize our experience in implementing digital pathology for remote primary diagnosis, education and research during this pandemic. DESIGN. We surveyed our pathologists (all subspecialized) and trainees to gather information about their use of digital pathology tools before and during the pandemic. Quality assurance and slide distribution data were also examined. RESULTS. During the pandemic, the widespread usage of digital tools in our institution allowed a smooth transition of most clinical and academic activities into remote with no major disruptions. The number of pathologists using whole slide imaging (WSI) for primary diagnosis increased from 20 (62.5%) to 29 (90.6%) out of a total 32 (100 %) pathologists, excluding renal pathology and hematopathology, during the pandemic. Furthermore, the number of pathologists exclusively using WSI for primary diagnosis also increased from 2 (6.3%) to 5 (15.6%) during the pandemic from the total of 32 (100%) pathologists. From 35 (100%) survey responses from attending pathologists, 21 (65.6%) reported using WSI for remote primary diagnosis following the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services waiver. Of these 21 pathologists, 18 (87%) responded that if allowed, they will continue using WSI for remote primary diagnosis after the pandemic. CONCLUSIONS. The pandemic served as a catalyst to pathologists adopting a digital workflow into their daily practice and realizing the logistic and technical advantages of such tools.
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- Giovanni M Lujan
- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- All authors are in the Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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Aziz H, James T, Remulla D, Sher L, Genyk Y, Sullivan ME, Sheikh MR. Effect of COVID-19 on Surgical Training Across the United States: A National Survey of General Surgery Residents. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2021; 78:431-439. [PMID: 32798154 PMCID: PMC7391955 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION COVID-19 emerged as a global pandemic in 2020 and has affected millions of lives. Surgical training has also been significantly affected by this pandemic, but the exact effect remains unknown. We sought to perform a national survey of general surgery residents in the United States to assess the effect of COVID-19 on surgical resident training, education, and burnout. METHODS An anonymous online survey was created and distributed to general surgery residents across the United States. The survey aimed to assess changes to surgical residents' clinical schedules, operative volume, and educational curricula as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, we sought to assess the impact of COVID-19 on resident burnout. RESULTS One thousand one hundred and two general surgery residents completed the survey. Residents reported a significant decline in the number of cases performed during the pandemic. Educational curricula were largely shifted toward online didactics. The majority of residents reported spending more time on educational didactics than before the pandemic. The majority of residents feared contracting COVID-19 or transmitting it to their family during the pandemic. CONCLUSIONS COVID-19 has had significant impact on surgical training and education. One positive consequence of the pandemic is increased educational didactics. Online didactics should continue to be a part of surgical education in the post-COVID-19 era. Steps need to be taken to ensure that graduating surgical residents are adequately prepared for fellowship and independent practice despite the significantly decreased case volumes during this pandemic. Surgery training programs should focus on providing nontechnical clinical training and professional development during this time.
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- Hassan Aziz
- Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
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OBJECTIVES The first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case in the United States was reported in Washington State. The pandemic caused drastic disruptions to medical institutions, including medical education. The Department of Laboratory Medicine at the University of Washington responded by rapidly implementing substantial changes to medical student clerkships. METHODS In real time, we converted one ongoing case- and didactic-based course, LabM 685, to remote learning. RESULTS Fifteen of 17 scheduled sessions proceeded as planned, including two sessions for student presentations. Two didactics were canceled as the functions of the teleconferencing platform were not sufficient to proceed. One grand rounds speaker canceled due to COVID-19 precautions. Elements of an immersive clinical laboratory clerkship, LabM 680, were repurposed to accommodate 40 medical students per class via remote learning, highlighting clinical laboratory activities that continue throughout the outbreak. A new remote clerkship, MedSci 585C, was developed incorporating distance learning and guided small-group sessions. This coincided with parallel efforts to make resident and fellow service work, conferences, and didactics available remotely to comply with social distancing. CONCLUSIONS The changes in medical education described reflect the dynamic interplay of current events affecting the world of clinical pathology. Throughout this, technology-while with some limitations-has provided the platform for innovative learning.
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- University of Washington, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seattle
- BloodworksNW, Seattle, WA
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- University of Washington, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seattle
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- University of Washington, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seattle
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Senzel L, Ahmed T, Batiste R. Clinical pathology resident education during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Clin Pathol 2020; 74:144-148. [PMID: 33318084 DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2020-207103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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COVID-19 arrived at our medical centre in March 2020 with substantial force. Clinical pathology concepts began to have a new, direct relevance to our residents' lives. As we wondered 'Have I been exposed? Do I need to self-isolate? Are the tests reliable? Am I protecting myself adequately while handling specimens?', these questions drew new interest in laboratory methods, test interpretation and limitations, supply chain issues, safety and quality. By incorporating SARS-CoV-2 teaching points into laboratory medicine lectures, we enlivened concepts of sensitivity, specificity, predictive value and methodologic issues in serologic, molecular and antigen testing for pathology residents. We drew from the emerging literature on SARS-CoV-2 to create lectures and added details from our own institutional experience with COVID-19. When the pandemic fades from memory, clinical pathology education can still benefit from mnemonics, analogies, anecdotes and creative efforts that capture the attention of the audience.
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- Lisa Senzel
- Department of Pathology, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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Gordon M, Patricio M, Horne L, Muston A, Alston SR, Pammi M, Thammasitboon S, Park S, Pawlikowska T, Rees EL, Doyle AJ, Daniel M. Developments in medical education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid BEME systematic review: BEME Guide No. 63. MEDICAL TEACHER 2020; 42:1202-1215. [PMID: 32847456 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2020.1807484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic in March 2020. This rapid systematic review synthesised published reports of medical educational developments in response to the pandemic, considering descriptions of interventions, evaluation data and lessons learned. METHODS The authors systematically searched four online databases and hand searched MedEdPublish up to 24 May 2020. Two authors independently screened titles, abstracts and full texts, performed data extraction and assessed risk of bias for included articles. Discrepancies were resolved by a third author. A descriptive synthesis and outcomes were reported. RESULTS Forty-nine articles were included. The majority were from North America, Asia and Europe. Sixteen studies described Kirkpatrick's outcomes, with one study describing levels 1-3. A few papers were of exceptional quality, though the risk of bias framework generally revealed capricious reporting of underpinning theory, resources, setting, educational methods, and content. Key developments were pivoting educational delivery from classroom-based learning to virtual spaces, replacing clinical placement based learning with alternate approaches, and supporting direct patient contact with mitigated risk. Training for treating patients with COVID-19, service reconfiguration, assessment, well-being, faculty development, and admissions were all addressed, with the latter categories receiving the least attention. CONCLUSIONS This review highlights several areas of educational response in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies a few articles of exceptional quality that can serve as models for future developments and educational reporting. There was often a lack of practical detail to support the educational community in enactment of novel interventions, as well as limited evaluation data. However, the range of options deployed offers much guidance for the medical education community moving forward and there was an indication that outcome data and greater detail will be reported in the future.
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- Morris Gordon
- Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, UK
- School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- UCL Medical School, University College London, London, UK
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- UCL Medical School, University College London, London, UK
- School of Medicine, Keele University, UK
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Warnica W, Moody A, Probyn L, Bartlett E, Singh N, Pakkal M. Lessons Learned From the Effects of COVID-19 on the Training and Education Workflow of Radiology Residents-A Time for Reflection: Perspectives of Residency Program Directors and Residents in Canada. Can Assoc Radiol J 2020; 72:637-644. [PMID: 33047608 DOI: 10.1177/0846537120963649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to widespread changes in all health care settings including academic radiology departments. The purpose of this survey-based study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on radiology resident training and education workflow in Canada in terms of the nature, scale, and heterogeneity of the changes, preparedness and adaptation, and perceptions of the present and future of radiology training. METHODS A 30-question web-based survey was sent to 17 radiology residency program directors across Canada. A separate 32-question survey was sent to 460 residents currently enrolled in a radiology residency in Canada. These surveys were open for 3 weeks. RESULTS We received responses from 16 program directors and 80 residents (response rates 94.1% and 17.4%, respectively). Most respondents agreed that objectives were being met for knowledge and interpretation but less so for case volumes and technical skills. Less time was allotted for on-site activities (eg, readouts) with more time for off-site activities (eg, videoconferencing). Daytime rotations were at least partly cancelled. Most respondents felt these changes were met with enthusiasm by both faculty and residents. However, there were perceived challenges including lack of training on virtual platforms for delivery of teaching and decreased staff-resident interaction, with short- and long-term anxiety reported. CONCLUSIONS The coronavirus disease 2019 has dramatically changed radiology resident training in Canada, with increased virtual learning at the expense of cancelled rotations and the resultant reduction in case volumes and staff-resident interaction. Although adopted with enthusiasm, these changes present substantial challenges and anxiety regarding the future of radiology resident education.
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- William Warnica
- Department of Medical Imaging, 7938University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, 7938University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Imaging, 71545Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, 7938University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Imaging, 71545Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, 7938University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Imaging, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, 7938University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Imaging, 71545Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, 7938University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, Ontario, Canada
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Doulias T, Gallo G, Rubio-Perez I, Breukink SO, Hahnloser D. Doing More with Less: Surgical Training in the COVID-19 Era. J INVEST SURG 2020; 35:171-179. [PMID: 32959688 DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2020.1824250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Triantafyllos Doulias
- Colchester Hospital, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Colchester, UK
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- General Surgery Department, Colorectal Surgery Unit, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Colorectal Surgery, Academic Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Offergeld C, Ketterer M, Neudert M, Hassepaß F, Weerda N, Richter B, Traser L, Becker C, Deeg N, Knopf A, Wesarg T, Rauch AK, Jakob T, Ferver F, Lang F, Vielsmeier V, Hackenberg S, Diensthuber M, Praetorius M, Hofauer B, Mansour N, Kuhn S, Hildenbrand T. ["Online from tomorrow on please": comparison of digital framework conditions of curricular teaching at national university ENT clinics in times of COVID-19 : Digital teaching at national university ENT clinics]. HNO 2020; 69:213-220. [PMID: 32929523 PMCID: PMC7490113 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-020-00939-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hintergrund Die Corona-Krise beeinflusst nicht nur das professionelle Handeln, sondern auch die Lehre an den Universitäten. Schlagworte wie „E-Learning“ und „Digitalisierung“ suggerieren die Möglichkeit innovativer, ad hoc verfügbarer Lösungsansätze für die Lehre in der aktuellen COVID-19-Situation. Die aktuelle Umstellung auf digitale Lehre ist aber nicht primär durch eine didaktische Sinnhaftigkeit oder institutionelle Strategie, sondern durch äußere Notwendigkeit geprägt. Ziel der Arbeit Ziel der Arbeit war die Erfassung der Lehrsituation an nationalen Universitäts-HNO-Kliniken und akademischen Lehrkrankenhäusern zu Beginn des virtuellen Corona-Sommersemesters 2020. Material und Methode Ein eigens erstellter Fragebogen zur jeweiligen lokalen Situation, den örtlichen Rahmenbedingungen sowie zu bundesweiten Szenarien wurde an alle 39 nationalen Universitäts-HNO-Kliniken und 20 akademischen Lehrkrankenhäuser mit HNO-Hauptabteilung versandt. Ergebnisse Die ausgefüllten Fragebögen von 31 Universitätskliniken (UK) und 10 akademische Lehrkrankenhäuser (ALK) gingen in die Auswertung ein. Es zeigten sich offensichtliche Diskrepanzen zwischen verfügbaren Ressourcen und tatsächlich verfügbaren digitalisierten Lehrinhalten. Weitere Kritikpunkte offenbarten sich in Bezug auf die Kommunikation mit der Medizinischen Fakultät, die digitale Infrastruktur und insbesondere in der oftmals mangelnden Kollaboration mit den zentralen Supportstrukturen, wie Medien‑, Didaktik- und Rechenzentren. Schlussfolgerung Es gibt durchaus positive Beispiele für eine gelungene Überführung der Präsenzlehre in das ausschließlich virtuelle Sommersemester 2020 innerhalb der Universitäts-HNO-Kliniken. Mehrheitlich aber überwiegen kritische Einschätzungen der Lehrbeauftragten bzw. Ärztlichen Direktoren gegenüber der aktuellen Lehrsituation. Eine zeitkritische strategische Weiterentwicklung ist dringend erforderlich.
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- C Offergeld
- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Institut für Musikermedizin, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Institut für Musikermedizin, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Universität Regensburg, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Julius-Maximilians-Universität, Würzburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, , Goethe Universität, Frankfurt/M, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsmedizin, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Univ.-HNO-Klinik, Med. Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Browning L, Colling R, Rakha E, Rajpoot N, Rittscher J, James JA, Salto-Tellez M, Snead DRJ, Verrill C. Digital pathology and artificial intelligence will be key to supporting clinical and academic cellular pathology through COVID-19 and future crises: the PathLAKE consortium perspective. J Clin Pathol 2020; 74:443-447. [PMID: 32620678 PMCID: PMC8223667 DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2020-206854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
The measures to control the COVID-19 outbreak will likely remain a feature of our working lives until a suitable vaccine or treatment is found. The pandemic has had a substantial impact on clinical services, including cancer pathways. Pathologists are working remotely in many circumstances to protect themselves, colleagues, family members and the delivery of clinical services. The effects of COVID-19 on research and clinical trials have also been significant with changes to protocols, suspensions of studies and redeployment of resources to COVID-19. In this article, we explore the specific impact of COVID-19 on clinical and academic pathology and explore how digital pathology and artificial intelligence can play a key role to safeguarding clinical services and pathology-based research in the current climate and in the future.
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- Lisa Browning
- Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK.,NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
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- Tissue Image Analytics Laboratory, Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick, Coventry, West Midlands, UK.,Department of Pathology, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, West Midlands, UK
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- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK.,Department of Engineering Science and Big Data Institute, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Precision Medicine Centre of Excellence, Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Belfast, UK.,Cellular Pathology, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Precision Medicine Centre of Excellence, Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Belfast, UK.,Cellular Pathology, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Pathology, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, West Midlands, UK
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- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK .,Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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Browning L, Fryer E, Roskell D, White K, Colling R, Rittscher J, Verrill C. Role of digital pathology in diagnostic histopathology in the response to COVID-19: results from a survey of experience in a UK tertiary referral hospital. J Clin Pathol 2020; 74:129-132. [PMID: 32616541 PMCID: PMC7841475 DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2020-206786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our diagnostic services at a time when many histopathology departments already faced a diminishing workforce and increasing workload. Digital pathology (DP) has been hailed as a potential solution to at least some of the challenges faced. We present a survey of pathologists within a UK National Health Service cellular pathology department with access to DP, in which we ascertain the role of DP in clinical services during this current pandemic and explore challenges encountered. This survey indicates an increase in uptake of diagnostic DP during this period, with increased remote access. Half of respondents agreed that DP had facilitated maintenance of diagnostic practice. While challenges have been encountered, these are remediable, and none have impacted on the uptake of DP during this period. We conclude that in our institution, DP has demonstrated current and future potential to increase resilience in diagnostic practice and have highlighted some of the challenges that need to be considered.
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- Lisa Browning
- Department of Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK .,NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK.,Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK.,Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK.,NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK.,Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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Convergence of Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence Tools in Anatomic Pathology Practice: Current Landscape and Future Directions. Adv Anat Pathol 2020; 27:221-226. [PMID: 32541593 DOI: 10.1097/pap.0000000000000271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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