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Yamamoto T, Goto K, Kitano S, Maeshima Y, Yamada T, Azuma Y, Okumura S, Kawakubo N, Tanaka E, Obama K, Taura K, Terajima H, Tajiri T. Current insights on social media as a tool for the dissemination of research and education in surgery: a narrative review. Surg Today 2024:10.1007/s00595-024-02891-1. [PMID: 38980332 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-024-02891-1] [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: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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The purpose of our narrative review is to summarize the utilization of social media (SoMe) platforms for research communication within the field of surgery. We searched the PubMed database for articles in the last decade that discuss the utilization of SoMe in surgery and then categorized the diverse purposes of SoMe. SoMe proved to be a powerful tool for disseminating articles. Employing strategic methods like visual abstracts enhances article citation rates, the impact factor, h-index, and Altmetric score (an emerging alternative metric that comprehensively and instantly quantifies the social impact of scientific papers). SoMe also proved valuable for surgical education, with online videos shared widely for surgical training. However, it is essential to acknowledge the associated risk of inconsistency in quality. Moreover, SoMe facilitates discussion on specific topics through hashtags or closed groups and is instrumental in recruiting surgeons, with over half of general surgery residency programs in the US efficiently leveraging these platforms to attract the attention of potential candidates. Thus, there is a wealth of evidence supporting the effective use of SoMe for surgeons. In the contemporary era where SoMe is widely utilized, surgeons should be well-versed in this evidence.
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- Takehito Yamamoto
- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan.
- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Oncology, Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Breast Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagoya City University Midori Municipal Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Chest Surgery, Department of Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Oncology, Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Oncology, Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Oncology, Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Public Relations Committee, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Keller DS, Alli VV, Winslow ER, Goldberg JE, Tsutsumi A, Ahuja V. Video-based Coaching: Current Status and Role in Surgical Practice, Part II- Practical Implementation and Risk Mitigation from the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Health Care Quality and Outcomes Committee. J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 27:2876-2884. [PMID: 37973766 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-023-05866-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Video-based surgical coaching is gaining traction within the surgical community. It has an increasing adoption rate and growing recognition of its utility, especially an advanced continuous professional growth tool, for continued educational purposes. This method offers instructional flexibility in real-time remote settings and asynchronous feedback scenarios. In our first paper, we delineated fundamental principles for video-based coaching, emphasizing the customization of feedback to suit individual surgeon's needs. METHOD In this second part of the series, we review into practical applications of video-based coaching, focusing on quality improvements in a team-based setting, such as the trauma bay. Additionally, we address the potential risks associated with surgical video recording, storage, and distribution, particularly regarding medicolegal aspects. We propose a comprehensive framework to facilitate the implementation of video coaching within individual healthcare institutions. RESULTS Our paper examines the legal and ethical framework and explores the potential benefits and challenges, offering insights into the real-world implications of this educational approach. CONCLUSION This paper contributes to the discourse on integrating video-based coaching into continuous professional development. It aims to facilitate informed decision-making in healthcare institutions, considering the adoption of this innovative educational quality tool.
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- Deborah S Keller
- Lankenau Medical Center, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, Wynnewood, PA, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery/Bariatrics, Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Hepatopancreatic Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
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Weis JJ, Pryor A, Alseidi A, Tellez J, Goldblatt MI, Mattar S, Murayama K, Awad M, Scott DJ. Defining benchmarks for fellowship training in foregut surgery: a 10-year review of fellowship council index cases. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:8856-8862. [PMID: 35641699 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09317-4] [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: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Surgical treatment of foregut disease is a complex field that demands advanced expertise to ensure favorable outcomes for patients. To address the growing need for foregut surgeons, leaders within several national societies have become interested in developing a foregut fellowship. The aim of this study was to develop data-driven benchmarks that will aid in defining appropriate accreditation criteria for these fellowships. METHODS We obtained case log data for Fellowship Council fellows trained from 2009-2019. We identified 78 complex foregut (non-bariatric) case codes and divided them into 5 index case categories including (1) hiatal/paraoesophageal hernia repair, (2) fundoplication, (3) esophageal myotomy, (4) major organ resection, and (5) minor organ resection. Median volumes in each index category were compared over time using Kruskall-Wallis tests. The share of cases done using open, laparoscopic, or robotic approaches were analyzed using linear regression analysis. RESULTS For the 10 years analyzed, 1362 fellows logged 82,889 operations and 111,799 endoscopies. Median foregut cases per fellow grew significantly from 42 (IQR = 24-74) cases in 2010 to 69 (IQR = 33-106) cases in 2019. Median endoscopy volumes also grew significantly from 42 (IQR = 7-88) in 2010 to 69 (IQR 32-123) in 2019.The volume of hiatal/paraoesophageal hernia repairs increased significantly over time while volumes in the remaining 4 index categories remained stable. The share of robotic cases exhibited near perfect linear growth from 2.2% of all foregut cases in 2010 to 14.4% in 2019 (R = 0.99, p < 0.0001). Open cases exhibited linear decay from 7.2% of cases in 2010 to 4.7% of cases in 2019 (R = 0.92, p = 0.0001). Laparoscopic/thoracoscopic cases also exhibited linear decay from 90.6% of cases in 2010 to 80.9% of cases in 2019 (R = 0.98, p < 0.00001). CONCLUSIONS FC fellows are exposed to robust volumes of foregut cases. This rich data set provides an evidence-based guide for establishing criteria for potential foregut fellowships.
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- Joshua J Weis
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, USA.
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, USA
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Sikder A, Mehta P, Galoyan T, Parekh E, Dickhoner J, Yeghiazaryan N, Harutyunyan R, Hovhannisyan T, Lee T, Espinoza J. Using a Facebook Virtual Examination Room to Enhance ROP Training in Armenia. Clin Ophthalmol 2022; 16:2311-2322. [PMID: 35911845 PMCID: PMC9332928 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s371360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of worldwide childhood blindness with increasing incidence in low and middle income countries (LMICs) due to advances in neonatal care. There are insufficient numbers of healthcare professionals specialized in ROP management and few local training opportunities in LMICs. Social media platforms provide a promising solution to enable interactive medical education across geographic and logistic barriers. As an adjunct to an ROP training program for ophthalmologists in Armenia, we implemented a Facebook Virtual Examination Room (VER) for case discussion with a global community of collaborators and preceptors. To evaluate training through VER, we operationalized engagement as a multilayer meta-construct that includes cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional domains. Methods A concurrent mixed methods approach was taken to collect and analyze data from comments and activities within VER. Quantitative data was analyzed for descriptive statistics on group utilization, participant activity, and clinical metrics. Qualitative data was analyzed by conducting thematic analysis involving initial and pattern coding. Results Ten participants (7 trainees and 3 preceptors) interacted in the Facebook group across 153 unique cases, with 218 threads, 414 comments, and 216 likes. Of the 120 unique cases eligible for consensus evaluation, treatment was mentioned most frequently (87), followed by location (68), staging (65), and plus disease (31), with agreement ranging from 67% to 97%. Based on the qualitative analysis, the most common themes of discussion were clinical management, dilemma resolution, knowledge growth, and gratitude. Conclusion A closed Facebook group for case-based discussions can be a useful adjunct to an existing ROP training program by engaging learners across social-emotional, behavioral, and cognitive domains. For international training partnerships, the financial and logistical advantages can be significant, though focus should remain on the primary curriculum and training modality.
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- Abu Sikder
- Innovation Studio, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- School of Education, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Innovation Studio, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Innovation Studio, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Correspondence: Juan Espinoza, Division of General Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd., Mailstop #76, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA, Tel +1 323.361.2721, Fax +1 323.361.4429, Email
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Lima DL, Viscarret V, Velasco J, Lima RNCL, Malcher F. Social media as a tool for surgical education: a qualitative systematic review. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:4674-4684. [PMID: 35230534 PMCID: PMC8886864 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09150-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background Social media use has exploded, attaining a significant influence within medicine. Previous studies have denoted the use of social media in various surgical specialties as a means to exchange professional ideas and improve the conference experience and at the same time, some have assessed its feasibility as a method of education. This systematic review aims to characterize the use of social media as a tool for general surgery education. Methods A systematic review of several databases from each database inception was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. The JBI’s critical appraisal tools were used to assess quality of the studies. Results A total of 861 articles were identified of which 222 were duplicates removed. The titles and abstracts from the remaining 639 abstracts were screened and 589 were excluded. The remaining 51 full articles were analyzed for eligibility, of which 24 met inclusion criteria and were included in the systematic review. These studies covered the general surgery specialty, of which 11 (n = 46%) focused on the laparoscopic surgical approach, 1 (n = 4%) on robotic-assisted surgical procedures, 1 (n = 4%) on both surgical approaches previously mentioned and 11 (n = 46%) on the general surgery specialty regardless of the surgical approach or technique. Conclusions Advantages that SM offers should be considered, and content creators and institutions should help collectively to make sure that the content being published is evidence and guideline-based so its use it is taken to the maximum benefit. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00464-022-09150-9.
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- Diego L Lima
- Department of Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, 1825 Eastchester Rd, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, 1825 Eastchester Rd, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, 1825 Eastchester Rd, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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- Division of General Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, USA
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Lima DL, Lima RNCL, Dong CT, Morales-Conde S, Parra Davila E, Dos Santos DC, Malcher F. The Influence of an Online Platform (Hernia U) in Surgical Education and Patient Management. JSLS 2022; 26:e2021.00085. [PMID: 35281709 PMCID: PMC8896819 DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2021.00085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction Hernia U was created with the objective to expand the educational landscape of abdominal wall surgery. It is an online platform where surgeons can register with no cost and subscribe for different courses. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the platform on patient management and surgical education. Methods A questionnaire regarding the influence of Hernia U in surgical education and patient management was emailed to professionals who had previously participated in any course of the Hernia U. Variables were shown with absolute and relative frequencies. Pearson's χ2 and Fisher's exact test were performed to analyze relationships between variables as appropriate. Results Nine hundred three participants responded to the questionnaire. Seven hundred fifty-two (83.3%) were men; 248 (27.4%) participants were older than 50 years old; 240 (26.6%) were between 41 and 50 years old. Two hundred seventy-four (30.4%) participants had been in practice for more than 20 years, 242 (26.8%) between 11 and 20 years, and 161(17.8%) between 5 and 10 years. When analyzing the impact of time spent on the platform, spending over an hour per week was significantly associated with self-reported change in practice patterns compared to spending less than an hour per week (p < 0.0003). More experienced surgeons (10 or more years of practice) were less likely to change their practice patterns when compared to less experienced surgeons. Conclusion Hernia U has allowed surgeons to change their daily practice and to boost their education. Surgeons spending more than one hour weekly in the platform are more likely to adopt changes.
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- Department of Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, University Hospital Virgen del Rocio and General and Digestive Surgery Unit, Hospital Quironsalud Sagrado Corazon, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Good Samaritan Medical Center-TENET Health, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
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- Division of General Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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Vassaur H, Martelli P. Inter-specialty collaboration in the formalization of a new foregut subspecialty. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0262019. [PMID: 34969054 PMCID: PMC8718094 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Historical context and converging market conditions present a unique opportunity to study the factors contributing to the formalization of foregut, or upper gastrointestinal, surgery as a new subspecialty in United States healthcare. The aim of this study was to examine the justifications of those pursuing the formalization of a foregut subspecialty and to extract lessons for healthcare leaders on the evolving relationships between competing providers. This was a qualitative, cross-sectional study consisting of interviews, secondary survey data, and observation of society meetings between October 2018 and June 2019. Thirty interviews with healthcare professionals were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed for themes using qualitative coding software. Themes were correlated with observational field notes and archival data and compared against established social theories on professions and medical specialization. Analysis revealed that traditionally competing surgeons and gastroenterologists articulate a professional need to qualify foregut surgical expertise based on superior knowledge and outcomes, to define the allocation of certain tasks and procedures, and to foster collaboration across specialties. Converging market conditions precipitate individual and organizational decisions to pursue formal specialization. Participants in the formalization of this subspecialty should consider the history of professional competition and turf wars to achieve meaningful collaboration. Advocacy for multi-specialty societies and organizational movements could be a model for reduced conflict in other specialties as well.
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- Hannah Vassaur
- Sawyer Business School, Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Sawyer Business School, Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Docimo S, Jacob B, Seras K, Ghanem O. Closed Facebook groups and COVID-19: an evaluation of utilization prior to and during the pandemic. Surg Endosc 2021; 35:4986-4990. [PMID: 32926250 PMCID: PMC7489189 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07971-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical education was limited during the COVID-19 pandemic due to redeployment, limited clinical activity, and cancelation of elective procedures and educational conferences. Closed Facebook groups became a tool for surgical education while upholding social distancing guidelines. We aim to evaluate the use of Online Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) closed Facebook groups, during and prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Institutional Review Board evaluation and written consent was not indicated as the data does not pertain to any human subjects. Data files pertaining to new membership activity, posts, comments and reactions of eight closed Facebook groups. The pandemic group was defined as March 19th to April 30, 2020. The pre-pandemic group was defined as February 6th, to March 18th, 2020. The percentage increase of new memberships, posts, comments and reactions were calculated for each period. A two-tailed t-test, using a significance level of 0.05 was used to evaluate significance. RESULTS A statistically significant increase in membership during the pandemic period was noted for each group. In regards to posts, the Flex Endo, Acute Care, Colorectal, Foregut, and Bariatric groups were noted to have a statistically significant increase in the pandemic period. Colorectal and Bariatric groups were the only two groups that were noted to have a significant increase in comments in the pandemic period. For reactions, Flex Endo, Colorectal, Foregut, and Bariatric groups were noted to have experienced a significant increase during the pandemic. CONCLUSIONS The COVID-19 pandemic halted surgical education at all levels. The membership and utilization of closed Facebook groups increased significantly in many instances, demonstrating the importance of internet-based surgical education now and into the future. Further development of internet-based curriculums is warranted.
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- Salvatore Docimo
- Division of Bariatric, Foregut, and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA.
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Mosaic Life Care, University of Missouri, St Joseph, MO, USA
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Continuing medical education is an ongoing process to educate clinicians and provide patients with up-to-date, evidence-based care. Since its inception, the maintenance of certification (MOC) program has changed dramatically. This article reviews the development of MOC and its integration with the 6 core competencies, including the practice-based learning and improvement cycle. The concept of lifelong learning is discussed, with specific focus on different methods for surgeons to engage in learning, including simulation, coaching, and communities of practice. In addition, the future of MOC in continuous professional development is reviewed.
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Rajan D, Pillai VG, Varghese P. Educational Utility of Social Media for Laparoscopic Surgery in India: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Popular Indian Communities on Facebook. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2021; 12:491-498. [PMID: 34012313 PMCID: PMC8126702 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s306680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The Covid pandemic and social distancing has adversely impacted the conventional apprenticeship method of postgraduate training in laparoscopic surgery. Social media may be a useful adjunct for laparoscopic training, but its utility in developing countries like India has not been studied carefully. This paper describes an observational, cross-sectional study on the educational utility of Facebook groups based in India and which focus on laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. METHODS The most popular Facebook groups involving Indians and focusing on laparoscopic gynecology were identified using appropriate search terms as well as inclusion and exclusion criteria. Demographic data related to the groups, the authors of posts as well as descriptive statistics of all the posts during the study period were collected and appropriate statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS All the groups in this study were large and growing steadily. Posts related to laparoscopy were more likely to be videos, dealing with operative techniques and having educational value for postgraduate residents (p value < 0.001) compared to posts unrelated to laparoscopic surgery. The majority of posts (88.2%) presented original content created by group members rather than material shared from other sources. Members preferred to share laparoscopic content using links to their personal YouTube channels rather than using institutional YouTube channels, dedicated websites for laparoscopic surgery or direct posts on Facebook. Group members liked educational content and laparoscopic surgery-related content significantly more than other content. Only 16.7% of the laparoscopic surgeons could be identified to be working in academic institutes. CONCLUSION Social media for medical education has inherent advantages and disadvantages. This article provides objective data regarding its utilisation in a developing country in the midst of the Covid pandemic, and provides a guide for further research and development of innovative teaching methods.
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- Deepa Rajan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
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- Department of Surgery, Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
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Lima DL, Lima RNCL, Parra-Davila E, Morales-Conde S, Malcher F. Hernia U: challenges and opportunities of an online platform for surgical education. Rev Col Bras Cir 2021; 48:e20202873. [PMID: 33978136 PMCID: PMC10683420 DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20202873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Diego Laurentino Lima
- - Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Surgery - The Bronx - NY - Estados Unidos
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- - Good Samaritan Medical Center-TENET Health, Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction - West Palm Beach - FL - Estados Unidos
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- - Hospital Quironsalud Sagrado Corazon, General and Digestive Surgery Unit - Sevilla - Sevilla - Espanha
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- - Montefiore Medical Center, Director Abdominal Wall Program, Department of Surgery - The Bronx - NY - Estados Unidos
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Use of Social Media to Teach Global Reconstructive Surgery: Initiation of a Secret Facebook Group. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e2676. [PMID: 32537340 PMCID: PMC7253275 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The ReSurge Global Training Program (RGTP) is a model for building reconstructive surgery capacity in low- and middle-income countries.1 The aim of this study is to assess attitudes toward social media, to develop an initial RGTP Facebook Education Group, and to assess the early results of the group’s implementation.
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Using Social Media to Enhance Provider Network for HIV and Harm Reduction Service Integration in Vietnam. AIDS Behav 2019; 23:3175-3183. [PMID: 31154559 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-019-02542-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Social media can potentially serve as a platform to coordinate medical care among fragmented health sectors. This paper describes procedures of using social media to enhance antiretroviral therapy (ART) and methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) providers' virtual network for integrated service for HIV-positive people who inject drugs (PWID) in Vietnam. A total of 88 ART and MMT treatment providers participated in person group sessions followed by online virtual support to improve service integration. In-person reunions were held to reinforce Facebook participation and network activities. Content analysis was used to identify keywords and topic categories of the online information exchange. Both MMT and ART providers were actively engaged in online communications. Referral and treatment adherence were the two most frequently discussed topic areas by both the MMT and ART providers. Frequent cross-agency connections were observed. Online provider networks and communities could be built and useful to support treatment providers to improve service integration.
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Toolabi K, Parsaei R, Elyasinia F, Zamanian A. Reliability and Educational Value of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery Videos on YouTube. Obes Surg 2019; 29:2806-2813. [DOI: 10.1007/s11695-019-03907-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Schechet SA, Pandya HK, Mehta MC. Social media collaboration of retinal physicians: A 'Young Retina Forum' survey. Eur J Ophthalmol 2019; 30:770-773. [PMID: 30789070 DOI: 10.1177/1120672119832186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE To describe the impact that social media usage has on a group of retina specialists. MATERIALS AND METHODS An anonymous online survey was sent to members of the Young Retina Forum who use the social media platform - Telegram. RESULTS Of a total of 178 members, 100 responded (87 men and 13 women), having an average age of 35 years. Of these, 66 respondents were surgical retina attendings in practice for 3 years. In all, 98 respondents found the Young Retina Forum useful for networking and educationally valuable discussions, and 35 respondents had at least one instance when they had used Young Retina Forum to obtain assistance at that moment in the clinic and/or the operating room. At least 58 respondents said Young Retina Forum changed their practice patterns in the clinic and/or operating room. CONCLUSION In this study, 58% of Young Retina Forum respondents said their practice patterns have changed due to their experiences using social media. Professional use of social media by ophthalmologists has the potential to improve education, clinical practice, and patient care.
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- Sidney A Schechet
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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Morandeira Rivas A, Riquelme Gaona J, Álvarez Gallego M, Targarona Soler EM, Moreno Sanz C. Uso de las redes sociales por parte de los cirujanos generales. Resultados de la encuesta nacional de la Asociación Española de Cirujanos. Cir Esp 2019; 97:11-19. [PMID: 30093099 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2018.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 07/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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