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Phelps TB, Archer AD, Leonard M, Collins H, Burns JB. Outcome of Seatbelt Education and Safety Program Among Teenagers. Am Surg 2024:31348241241744. [PMID: 38523078 DOI: 10.1177/00031348241241744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Despite the effectiveness of seatbelts, concerns persist about compliance, especially among teenagers. Survey data from a local high school and registry data from a level 1 trauma center were used to observe seatbelt and motor vehicle accident trends. The survey data was analyzed to gauge student's sentiments on seatbelt education. The trauma center data was analyzed to identify characteristics and trends among teenage motor vehicle accidents. Social media was the most common strategy selected for seatbelt safety awareness. Random seatbelt checks performed over 4 months revealed seatbelt compliance rates of 90%, 93.55%, and 96.94% after education intervention. Trauma center data showed that lack of seatbelt usage resulted in greater morbidity. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions. This study provides insights into creating effective education campaigns that can be used to enhance safety belt compliance and potentially reduce injury.
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- Trevor B Phelps
- Department of Surgery, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN, USA
- Ballad Health, Johnson City, TN, USA
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Medical photography has become essential to patient care, trainee education, and research in highly visual specialties such as plastic surgery. As smartphone technology advances, plastic surgeons and trainees are using their personal smartphones to take medical photographs prompting ethical and legal concerns about patient consent and privacy. This study aims to determine the prevalence of personal smartphone use for patient photography among plastic surgery trainees, evaluate encryption practices, and establish understanding of current guidelines. Through a survey of 71 plastic surgery trainees throughout the United States, we show that 99% use their personal cell phone to take medical photographs while only 65% use HIPAA-compliant photo storage applications, and only 49% are aware of standard guidelines. This highlights that personal smartphone use among plastic surgery trainees is ubiquitous and there is a need for additional education and access to HIPAA-compliant photo storage applications.
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- Jacob Veith
- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Thomas HS, Siki MA, Lansing SS, Zogg CK, Patrick B, Towe CW, Stein SL. Spotlighting Research During COVID-19: Introduction of an International Online Multi-Round Research Competition for Trainees. Am Surg 2022; 88:2644-2648. [PMID: 35574734 PMCID: PMC9118000 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221101474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Problem The coronavirus pandemic led to the cancellation of many academic events.
While some transitioned to virtual formats, others disappeared, offering
fewer opportunities for trainees to share research. Facing this challenge,
the Association of Women Surgeons developed a novel
approach. Designed to promote greater global inclusion, increase audience
engagement and opportunities for networking and feedback from practicing
surgeons, they restructured their annual trainee research symposium as a
virtual, multi-round competition. Approach Submission to the research competition was open to trainees at any level. The
competition comprised four rounds: (1) visual abstracts (all welcomed), (2)
three-minute “Quickshot” presentation (32 advance), (3) eight-minute oral
presentations (16 advance), and (4) final question-and-answer style defense
(final 4 compete). Progression through the first three rounds was determined
by public voting. Winners were determined by live voting during the final
session. Outcomes A total of 73 visual abstracts were accepted for presentation. Fifty-six
percent (n = 41) of first authors were medical students, 36% residents (n =
26), and 7% fellows (n = 6). Five were from international first authors
(7%). Abstracts represented research topics including basic science (n = 6,
8%)), clinical outcomes (n = 38, 52%), and education (n = 29, 40%). Social
media impressions exceeded a total of 30,000 views. Next Steps This virtual, multi-round research competition served as a blueprint for a
novel approach to research dissemination. The format enabled expanded US
national and international engagement with trainees in all stages of their
career. Future research symposia should consider the impact of popularity
bias, timing, and voting strategies during the event planning period to
optimize success.
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- Hannah S Thomas
- University of Edinburgh School of Medicine, Edinburgh, UK.,Association of Women Surgeons, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Association of Women Surgeons, Chicago, IL, USA.,12255Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Association of Women Surgeons, Chicago, IL, USA.,12305The Ohio State College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Association of Women Surgeons, Chicago, IL, USA.,12228Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 114516University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 114516University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Association of Women Surgeons, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Surgery, 114516University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Cox JS, Wehrle CJ, Mejias C, Devarakonda AK, McKenzie JA, Arora TK. General Surgery Twitter during COVID-19: Tweets, Trends, and Implications for Recruitment Strategies. Am Surg 2021:31348211060414. [PMID: 34937400 DOI: 10.1177/00031348211060414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted traditional resident recruitment practices, requiring virtual interviews and new forms of outreach. Social media, such as Twitter, is one tool programs can use to connect with applicants. This study sought to assess changes in Twitter use during the COVID-19 pandemic among general surgery programs. METHODS Twitter and residency program websites were queried for public Twitter accounts related to general surgery residency programs. Publicly available tweets for available accounts were reviewed for all posts for the period March 15, 2019-November 25, 2020. Thematic analysis of each tweet was performed, and engagement was determined by likes and retweets on each tweet. RESULTS The number of programs with active Twitter accounts increased after the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, as did the number of tweets, likes-, and retweets-per-tweet. There was a significant increase in the number of tweets regarding resident promotion, program promotion, and virtual event promotion. Tweets received more likes-per-tweet if the subject was program promotion and resident promotion than tweets regarding virtual events. All results were statistically significant (P < .05). DISCUSSION Twitter use and engagement with residency programs have increased significantly since pandemic onset. Engagement is highest for tweets regarding program and resident promotion as measured by likes-per-tweet and highest for program promotion and virtual events as measured by retweets-per-tweet. Given the nearly nationwide increase in Twitter engagement after pandemic onset, programs should consider the impact of Twitter as a means of communication with applicants and program branding.
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- James Shell Cox
- 1421Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- 1421Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, 1421Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta GA, USA
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Virtual residency interviews during COVID-19 pandemic created a need for residency programs to use social media to increase their visibility and connect with potential applicants. This was, however, new and a road never travelled for many programs. This report describes how our General Surgery Residency Program increased its presence through social media by using various exposure methods and approaches, including diversifying presence and developing candid personalized content. Results suggest that these methods have increased our exposure and reach from an average of 7 people per post to posts reaching over 4500 people. Moreover, the video posts introducing our residents and faculty provided the highest activity and reach. Thus, appropriate use of social media with described interventions and new content creation could exponentially increase the visibility of a residency program. Moreover, educating faculty and residents on the use and importance of social media could increase their interest and participation as well.
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- Casey T Walk
- Department of Surgery, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA
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BACKGROUND The influence of social media and Twitter in general surgery research, mentorship, networking, and education is growing. Limited data exist regarding individuals who control the dialogue. Our goal was to characterize influencers leading the discussion in general surgery. METHODS Right Relevance Insight API was searched for "general surgery," and individual influencers were ranked by a comprehensive assessment of connections (followers/following) and engagement (likes, retweets, and comments). Profession, specialty, gender, and location were collected utilizing Twitter, Doximity, LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and institutional websites. American Board of Surgery and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada were queried for board certification and academic h-index scores were acquired from Scopus. RESULTS Eighty-eight individual influencers in general surgery were identified, with 73 holding positions in general surgery. Attending level general surgeons comprised 50%, of which 91% are board certified, and 94% completed a fellowship (surgical oncology, laparoscopic surgery, critical care/trauma, and colorectal surgery). Residents comprised 31%; 11% were nonsurgeons and 3% were not physicians. The majority of residents and fellow influencers were female (72%). Many general surgery influencers were international (51%), particularly Canadian (28% overall). The academic h-indices for these influencers (n = 73) ranged from 0 to 73 (mean 14.5 ± 8.2; median 9.5). DISCUSSION Our data describe the positions, backgrounds, and research contributions of the top Twitter influencers in general surgery. Those engaged in social media should consider the background, expertise, and motivation of these influencers as the utilization and impact of this platform grows.
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- Nora C Elson
- 12303 Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- 12303 Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- 12303 Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- 12303 Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- 12303 Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- 12303 Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Zhu C, Williamson J, Lin A, Bush K, Hakim A, Upadhyaya K, Hunter K, Sensenig R, Spitz F, Atabek U, Hong YK. Implications for Telemedicine for Surgery Patients After COVID-19: Survey of Patient and Provider Experiences. Am Surg 2020; 86:907-915. [PMID: 32805123 DOI: 10.1177/0003134820945196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has expanded the utilization of telemedicine in clinical practice to minimize potential risks to both patients and providers. We aim to describe the perception of telemedicine by both surgical patients and providers to understand the preferences for future incorporation in future surgical practice. METHODS An anonymous survey was administered to providers that transitioned clinic visits to telemedicine encounters since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the second part of the study, patients who underwent video telemedicine appointments answered survey questions via telephone. RESULTS Twenty-six out of 36 (72.7%) providers responded. Over 75% reported that they could effectively communicate with patients over telemedicine. Six (23.1%) reported that they could adequately assess surgical sites. Of 361 patients, 187 consented to the study (consent rate 51.8%). Among patients, the most common result to choose a telemedicine appointment was to avoid the risk of COVID-19 transmission (84, 44.9%), though the minority reported that they would choose telemedicine after the pandemic (64, 34.2%). Those patients who would choose an in-person visit were more likely to have a higher Charlson Comorbidity Score, body mass index, and use friends or family for transportation. In open-ended feedback, patients suggested that telemedicine would be better suited for long-term follow-up rather than the immediate postoperative setting. CONCLUSIONS Patients and providers reported a high degree of satisfaction using telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic but noted concern with limited physical examinations. Telemedicine may be suited for preoperative evaluation and medium-term and long-term postoperative follow-up for surgical patients.
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- Clara Zhu
- 2202 Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 2202 Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 2202 Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 363994 School of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 363994 School of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 363994 School of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Research Institute, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Research Institute, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 2202 Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 2202 Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 2202 Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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