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Moss P, Hartley N, Newcomb D, Russell T. Measuring the Success of a Project ECHO Implementation: Results from an International e-Delphi Study. GLOBAL IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS 2022; 2:179-194. [PMID: 35971528 PMCID: PMC9365209 DOI: 10.1007/s43477-022-00050-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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There is an increasing global need for organisations to utilise high-quality telementoring models to support workforce development and mentorship. Project ECHO is a validated telementoring model that has been adopted by over 700 organisations globally across multiple sectors. To date there is no consolidated list of success indicators by which organisational teams can assess or benchmark their implementation of Project ECHO across sectors. An e-Delphi methodology was adopted to facilitate a comprehensive means of identifying indicators that could be used to assess the implementations of Project ECHO globally. This paper presents a consolidated framework of indicators that support teams to assess their implementation of Project ECHO. These indicators have been derived by an international panel of experts across the healthcare, education, and university sectors. The final framework identified 54 distinct indicators across four domains: (1) spoke participant engagement, (2) ECHO Hub/teleECHO Network design and operation, (3) ECHO Hub team engagement and (4) Local Impact. This paper highlights that Project ECHO implementation indicators can vary between being dynamic, static, and iterative, depending on the phase of implementation. These findings are significant because they are generalisable to any organisation/sector implementing Project ECHO or similar telementoring models. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43477-022-00050-7.
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- Perrin Moss
- Integrated Care, Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Business, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Integrated Care, Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
- Primary Care Clinical Unit, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- RECOVER Injury Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Evidence-based Guidelines on the Use of Virtual Surgical Education Pertaining to the Domains of Cognition and Curriculum, Psychomotor Skills Training, and Faculty Development and Mentorship. Ann Surg 2022; 276:e6-e15. [PMID: 34171862 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify, categorize, and evaluate the quality of literature, and to provide evidence-based guidelines on virtual surgical education within the cognitive and curricula, psychomotor, and faculty development and mentorship domains. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, utilizing virtual learning modalities is expanding rapidly. Although the innovative methods must be considered to bridge the surgical education gap, a framework is needed to avoid expansion of virtual education without proper supporting evidence in some areas. METHODS The Association for Surgical Education formed an ad-hoc research group to evaluate the quality and methodology of the current literature on virtual education and to build evidence-based guidelines by utilizing the SiGN methodology. We identified patient/problem-intervention-comparison-outcome-style questions, conducted systematic literature reviews using PubMed, EMBASE, and Education Resources information Center databases. Then we formulated evidence-based recommendations, assessed the quality of evidence using Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation, Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for Education, and Kirkpatrick ratings, and conducted Delphi consensus to validate the recommendations. RESULTS Eleven patient/problem-intervention-comparison-outcome-style questions were designed by the expert committees. After screening 4723 articles by the review committee, 241 articles met inclusion criteria for full article reviews, and 166 studies were included and categorized into 3 domains: cognition and curricula (n = 92), psychomotor, (n = 119), and faculty development and mentorship (n = 119). Sixteen evidence-based recommendations were formulated and validated by an external expert panel. CONCLUSION The evidence-based guidelines developed using SiGN methodology, provide a set of recommendations for surgical training societies, training programs, and educators on utilizing virtual surgical education and highlights the area of needs for further investigation.
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Gribkova Y, Davis CH, Greenbaum AA, Lu S, Berger AC. Effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic on surgical oncology practice—Results of an SSO survey. J Surg Oncol 2022; 125:1191-1199. [PMID: 35249232 PMCID: PMC9088533 DOI: 10.1002/jso.26839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background and Objectives The COVID‐19 pandemic significantly affected healthcare delivery, shifting focus away from nonurgent care. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of the pandemic on the practice of surgical oncology. Methods A web‐based survey of questions about changes in practice during the COVID‐19 pandemic was approved by the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Research and Executive Committees and sent by SSO to its members. Results A total of 121 SSO members completed the survey, 77.7% (94/121) of whom were based in the United States. Breast surgeons were more likely than their peers to refer patients to neoadjuvant therapy (p = 0.000171). Head and neck surgeons were more likely to refer patients to definitive nonoperative treatment (p = 0.044), while melanoma surgeons were less likely to do so (p = 0.029). In all, 79.2% (95/120) of respondents are currently using telemedicine. US surgeons were more likely to use telemedicine (p = 0.004). Surgeons believed telemedicine is useful for long‐term/surveillance visits (70.2%, 80/114) but inappropriate (50.4%, 57/113) for new patient visits. Conclusion COVID‐19 pandemic resulted in increased use of neoadjuvant therapy, delays in operative procedures, and increased use of telemedicine. Telemedicine is perceived to be most efficacious for long‐term/surveillance visits or postoperative visits.
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- Yelizaveta Gribkova
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Medical School New Brunswick New Jersey USA
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Medical School New Brunswick New Jersey USA
- Division of Surgical Oncology Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey New Brunswick New Jersey USA
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Medical School New Brunswick New Jersey USA
- Division of Surgical Oncology Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey New Brunswick New Jersey USA
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- Department of Biostatistics Rutgers University School of Public Health New Brunswick New Jersey USA
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Medical School New Brunswick New Jersey USA
- Division of Surgical Oncology Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey New Brunswick New Jersey USA
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Din N, Chan CC, Cohen E, Iovieno A, Dahan A, Rootman DS, Litvin G. Remote Surgeon Virtual Presence: A Novel Telementoring Method for Live Surgical Training. Cornea 2022; 41:385-389. [PMID: 34759203 PMCID: PMC8820774 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE We describe the first known use of telementoring in corneal surgery and technology combining a 3-dimensional microscope system, 5G live streaming technology, group chat software, and a virtual reality headset for intercontinental surgical supervision. METHODS Three surgeons in Toronto were proctored by a surgeon in Israel in the implantation of a novel keratoprosthesis device (CorNeat KPro; Ra'anana, Israel) into cadaver eyes. In Toronto, the NGENUITY platform (Alcon) transmitted high-definition, 3-dimensional images to the proctor in Israel who viewed the live video through a GOOVIS Virtual Reality headset with subsecond latency. This was made possible by the LiveU technology (Hackensack, NJ), which is a portable device to increase the bandwidth of transmission. The primary outcome was the successful completion of CorNeat KPro implantation. After each procedure, all surgeons completed a Likert scale questionnaire that assessed opinions on telementoring. RESULTS All participants implanted the CorNeat KPro device. There was significant satisfaction reported. A total cumulative score from the questionnaire was 149 of 150 from the operating surgeons, with a score of 135 of 150 by the proctor. All felt that there was excellent AV quality with no lag time and recommended the technology. CONCLUSIONS Telementoring is a promising tool that can traverse large distances for ophthalmic education.
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- Nizar Din
- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada;
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada;
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada;
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; and
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada;
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Barlow K, Sullivan K. An international interprofessional tele-mentorship programme: a mixed-methods study. WORLD FEDERATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS BULLETIN 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/14473828.2021.2018173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Kate Barlow
- Division of Occupational Therapy, American International College, Springfield, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA, USA
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Vilanilam G, Abraham M, Radhakrishnan A, Keni R, Senanayake S, Attanayake D, Muhammed Rumi J, Sai Kiran NA, Varma R, Chowdhury F, Menon R, Thomas B, Venkat E. Telecollaboration: Telementorship for epilepsy surgery services in resource: Challenged lower-middle-income countries environs – A model and proof of concept. ARCHIVES OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/amhs.amhs_105_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Raborn LN, Janis JE. Overcoming the Impact of COVID-19 on Surgical Mentorship: A Scoping Review of Long-distance Mentorship in Surgery. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2021. [PMID: 34059480 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.1905.1001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mentorship in the surgical field has been increasingly recognized as a crucial component of career success. Distance mentorship models may be utilized to overcome geographic limitations, increase mentorship access, and strengthen mentoring relationships in surgery. OBJECTIVE This review aimed to identify the scope of literature on distance mentoring in surgery, the range of its application, its effectiveness, and any gaps in the literature that should be addressed in order to enhance mentorship in the surgical field. DESIGN A comprehensive PubMed review was performed in January 2021 on distance mentorship of students, trainees, and surgeons in the surgical field. Reviews, replies, and non-English articles were excluded. Data was extracted regarding publication year, author's country, specialty, subjects, aim of mentorship model, and efficacy. RESULTS 134 total studies met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Most studies were published in 2020, written by authors in the United States, from general surgery, and featured an expert surgeon paired with a more junior fully trained surgeon. In all, 93.3% of studies utilized distance mentorship to enhance surgical skill through telementoring and only 4.5% were focused on mentorship to enhance careers through professional development. The remaining studies utilized distance mentorship models to increase surgical research (0.7%) and clinical knowledge (1.5%). CONCLUSION The results of this review suggest successful implementation of distance mentoring in surgery through telementoring, but a lack of professionally aimed distance mentorship programs. Amidst COVID-19, distance mentorship is particularly important because of decreased face-to-face opportunity. Future studies in the surgical field should investigate distance mentoring as a means of increasing mentorship for professional development.
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- Layne N Raborn
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center Columbus, Columbus, Ohio.
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Raborn LN, Janis JE. Overcoming the Impact of COVID-19 on Surgical Mentorship: A Scoping Review of Long-distance Mentorship in Surgery. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2021; 78:1948-1964. [PMID: 34059480 PMCID: PMC8894132 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mentorship in the surgical field has been increasingly recognized as a crucial component of career success. Distance mentorship models may be utilized to overcome geographic limitations, increase mentorship access, and strengthen mentoring relationships in surgery. OBJECTIVE This review aimed to identify the scope of literature on distance mentoring in surgery, the range of its application, its effectiveness, and any gaps in the literature that should be addressed in order to enhance mentorship in the surgical field. DESIGN A comprehensive PubMed review was performed in January 2021 on distance mentorship of students, trainees, and surgeons in the surgical field. Reviews, replies, and non-English articles were excluded. Data was extracted regarding publication year, author's country, specialty, subjects, aim of mentorship model, and efficacy. RESULTS 134 total studies met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Most studies were published in 2020, written by authors in the United States, from general surgery, and featured an expert surgeon paired with a more junior fully trained surgeon. In all, 93.3% of studies utilized distance mentorship to enhance surgical skill through telementoring and only 4.5% were focused on mentorship to enhance careers through professional development. The remaining studies utilized distance mentorship models to increase surgical research (0.7%) and clinical knowledge (1.5%). CONCLUSION The results of this review suggest successful implementation of distance mentoring in surgery through telementoring, but a lack of professionally aimed distance mentorship programs. Amidst COVID-19, distance mentorship is particularly important because of decreased face-to-face opportunity. Future studies in the surgical field should investigate distance mentoring as a means of increasing mentorship for professional development.
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- Layne N Raborn
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center Columbus, Columbus, Ohio.
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Galvao Neto M, Jerez J, Brunaldi VO, Cabrera D, Benavides C, Moreno M, Romero G, Guiatara D, Abu Dayyeh BK. Learning Process Effectiveness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Teleproctoring Advanced Endoscopic Skills by Training Endoscopists in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Procedure. Obes Surg 2021; 31:5486-5493. [PMID: 34664148 PMCID: PMC8523006 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05757-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Background and Aims The COVID‐19 pandemic has led health institutions to cancel many of the activities including training in different fields. Most practices and training programs have been encouraged to use teleproctoring as an alternative method to enhance physician’s ability and assure training. We aimed to evaluate remote training program for endoscopy sleeve gastroplasty (ESG). Methods Ten consecutive patients underwent an endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty procedure guided by a proctor expert using an online platform. A stepwise approach was created to assure skill acquisition. Results All cases were safely performed with no serious adverse events under teleproctoring. The average surgical and suturing times significantly decreased during the training model. From the first 5 cases to the last 5 ones, the endoscopic procedure time decreased from 120 to 93.4 min while suturing time from 92.8 to 68.4 min. The effect size was large in both cases, and the changes were meaningful according to the fitted learning curves. Conclusions The proposed teleproctoring program was effective to deliver advanced endoscopic skills such as endosuturing for ESG, despite the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Graphical abstract ![]()
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- Manoel Galvao Neto
- Division of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, ABC Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Gastroenterology Amazon Region, Puyo, Ecuador
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- Center for Digestive Endoscopy, Surgery and Anatomy Department, Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
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- Endoscopic Bariatric, Overweight Obesity and Metabolism Clinic, Quito, Ecuador
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- Endoscopic Bariatric, Overweight Obesity and Metabolism Clinic, Quito, Ecuador
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- Endoscopic Bariatric, Overweight Obesity and Metabolism Clinic, Quito, Ecuador
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- Endoscopic Bariatric, Overweight Obesity and Metabolism Clinic, Quito, Ecuador
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- Endoscopic Bariatric, Overweight Obesity and Metabolism Clinic, Quito, Ecuador
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Tsuda S, Olasky J, Jones DB. Team training and surgical crisis management. J Surg Oncol 2021; 124:216-220. [PMID: 34245574 DOI: 10.1002/jso.26523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Team training and crisis management derive their roots from fundamental learning theory and the culture of safety that burgeoned forth from the industrial revolution through the rise of nuclear energy and aviation. The integral nature of telemedicine to many simulation-based activities, whether to bridge distances out of convenience or necessity, continues to be a common theme moving into the next era of surgical safety as newer, more robust technologies become available.
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- Shawn Tsuda
- Valley Health System General Surgery Residency, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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- Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Huang EY, Knight S, Guetter CR, Davis CH, Moller M, Slama E, Crandall M. Telemedicine and telementoring in the surgical specialties: A narrative review. Am J Surg 2019; 218:760-766. [PMID: 31350010 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The field of telemedicine has grown tremendously over the last decade. We present a systematic review of publications on telemedicine as it pertains to surgery, addressing six facets: 1) telerobotics, 2) telementoring, 3) teleconsulting, 4) telemedicine in post-operative follow-up, 5) tele-education, and 6) current technology. DATA SOURCES A search of relevant literature querying PubMed, Web of Science, and Science Direct was performed using the following keywords: telecommunication, telemedicine, telehealth, virtual health, virtual medicine, general surgery, surgery, surgical or surgical patients. CONCLUSIONS Telemedicine is being used to care for patients in remote areas, to help expert surgeons assist other specialists in the office or novice surgeons in the operating room, as well as to help teach the next generation of surgeons. There are many opportunities for surgeons to utilize this technology to optimize their practice.
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- Eunice Y Huang
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, 49 N. Dunlap St., Second Floor, Memphis, TN, 38105, USA.
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- Southern Illinois School of Medicine, 701 N. First Street, PO Box 19638, Springfield, IL, 62702, USA.
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- Federal University of Parana, Medical School. Rua Padre Camargo, 285. Alto da Glória, Curitiba, PR, 80060-240, Brazil.
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, CRB C232, Miami, Fl, 33131, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, St. Agnes Hospital, 900 S. Caton Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21229, USA.
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- University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville 655 W. 8th Street Jacksonville, FL, 32209, USA.
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McCullough MC, Kulber L, Sammons P, Santos P, Kulber DA. Google Glass for Remote Surgical Tele-proctoring in Low- and Middle-income Countries: A Feasibility Study from Mozambique. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2018; 6:e1999. [PMID: 30656104 PMCID: PMC6326622 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Untreated surgical conditions account for one-third of the total global burden of disease, and a lack of trained providers is a significant contributor to the paucity of surgical care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Wearable technology with real-time tele-proctoring has been demonstrated in high-resource settings to be an innovative method of advancing surgical education and connecting providers, but application to LMICs has not been well-described. METHODS Google Glass with live-stream capability was utilized to facilitate tele-proctoring between a surgeon in Mozambique and a reconstructive surgeon in the United States over a 6-month period. At the completion of the pilot period, a survey was administered regarding the acceptability of the image quality as well as the overall educational benefit of the technology in different surgical contexts. RESULTS Twelve surgical procedures were remotely proctored using the technology. No complications were experienced in any patients. Both participants reported moderate visual impairment due to image distortion and light over-exposure. Video-stream latency and connection disruption were also cited as limitations. Overall, both participants reported that the technology was highly useful as training tool in both the intraoperative and perioperative setting. CONCLUSIONS Our experience in Mozambique demonstrates the feasibility of wearable technology to enhance the reach and availability of specialty surgical training in LMICs. Despite shortcomings in the technology and logistical challenges inherent to international collaborations, this educational model holds promise for connecting surgeons across the globe and introducing expanded access to education and mentorship in areas with limited opportunities for surgical trainees.
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- Meghan C McCullough
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif
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- Department of Surgery, Matola Hospital, Matola, Mozambique
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cedars Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, Calif
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Erridge S, Yeung DKT, Patel HRH, Purkayastha S. Telementoring of Surgeons: A Systematic Review. Surg Innov 2018; 26:95-111. [DOI: 10.1177/1553350618813250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background. Telementoring is a technique that has shown potential as a surgical training aid. Previous studies have suggested that telementoring is a safe training modality. This review aimed to review both the technological capabilities of reported telementoring systems as well as its potential benefits as a mentoring modality. Methods. A systematic review of the literature, up to July 2017, was carried out in accordance with PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Study quality was assessed using the Oxford Levels of Evidence proforma. Data were extracted regarding technical capabilities, bandwidth, latency, and costs. Additionally, the primary aim and key results were extracted from each study and analyzed. Results. A total of 66 studies were identified for inclusion. In all, 48% of studies were conducted in general surgery; 22 (33%), 24 (36%), and 20 (30%) of studies reported telementoring that occurred within the same hospital, outside the hospital, and outside the country, respectively. Sixty-four (98%) of studies employed video and audio and 38 (58%) used telestration. Twelve separate studies directly compared telementoring against on-site mentoring. Seven (58%) showed no difference in outcomes between telementoring and on-site mentoring. No study found telementoring to result in poorer postoperative outcomes. Conclusions. The results of this review suggest that telementoring has a similar safety and efficacy profile as on-site mentoring. Future analysis to determine the potential benefits and pitfalls to surgical education through telementoring are required to determine the exact role it shall play in the future. Technological advances to improve remote connectivity would also aid the uptake of telementoring on a larger scale.
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El-Sabawi B, Magee W. The evolution of surgical telementoring: current applications and future directions. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2016; 4:391. [PMID: 27867943 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2016.10.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Surgical telementoring is a concept within telemedicine that involves the use of information technology to provide real-time guidance and technical assistance for surgical procedures from an expert physician at a different geographical location. It is a means to overcome the logistic obstacles associated with traditional mentoring and can aid in the distribution of advanced surgical techniques. In addition to its perceived educational benefits, it has the potential to directly impact patient care by providing immediate access to specialized surgical expertise in areas lacking access to qualified surgeons. With advances in technology, surgical telementoring has made significant strides in the past two decades and a breadth of positive experiences have been published in the literature. Despite this growth, questions remain regarding ideal videoconferencing methodology, resolution and latency requirements, security and liability issues, and telementoring in combination with emerging technology. This review addresses the history and progression, current applications, and future directions of surgical telementoring as a means to distribute advanced surgical expertise around the world.
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- Bassim El-Sabawi
- Keck School of Medicine of USC, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA;; Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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