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Chaya BF, Laspro M, Verzella AN, Oliker A, Arnold A, Alcon A, Flores RL. Internet-based Digital Simulation for Cleft Surgery Education: A 10-year Assessment of Demographics, Usage, and Future Directions. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2023; 11:e5300. [PMID: 37790141 PMCID: PMC10545349 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005300] [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: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Background In October 2012, an open-access, multimedia digital cleft simulator was released. Its purpose was to address global disparities in cleft surgery education, providing an easily accessible surgical atlas for trainees globally. The simulator platform includes a three-dimensional surgical simulation of cleft care procedures, intraoperative videos, and voiceover. This report aims to assess the simulator's demographics and usage in its tenth year since inception. Finally, we also aim to understand the traction of virtual reality in cleft surgical education. Methods Usage data of the simulator over 10 years were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Data parameters included the number of users, sessions, countries reached, and content access. An electronic survey was emailed to registered users to assess the benefits of the simulator. Results The total number of new and active simulator users reached 7687 and 12,042. The simulator was accessed an average of 172.9.0 ± 197.5 times per month. Low- to middle-income regions accounted for 43% of these sessions. The mean session duration was 11.4 ± 6.3 minutes, yielding a total screen time of 3022 hours. A total of 331 individuals responded to the survey, of whom 80.8% found the simulator to be very useful or extremely useful. Of those involved in education, 45.0% implemented the simulator as a teaching tool. Conclusions Global utilization of the simulator has been sustained after 10 years from inception with an increased presence in low- to middle-income nations. Future similar surgical simulators may provide sustainable training platforms to surgeons in low- and high-resource areas.
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- Bachar F. Chaya
- From the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, N.Y
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- From the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, N.Y
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- From the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, N.Y
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- From the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, N.Y
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- From the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, N.Y
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Watson EM. Medical students and residents appreciate ebooks' convenience, but prefer the print book reading experience. Health Info Libr J 2023. [PMID: 37191646 DOI: 10.1111/hir.12485] [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: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Increasingly, libraries buy medical monographs as ebooks, but that may not be what medical students and residents want. Some studies have shown that they prefer print books for some types of reading. On the other hand, for participants in distributed medical programs, ebooks are more accessible. OBJECTIVES To determine whether medical students and residents at an institution with a distributed medical education program prefer medical ebooks or print books. METHODS In February 2019, 844 medical students and residents were invited to complete an online questionnaire on their format preferences. RESULTS Two hundred thirty-two students and residents responded. Most preferred electronic format for reading a few pages, but print for entire books. Respondents preferred ebooks because they were immediately available, searchable and could be used on the go, and print books because they strained users' eyes less, facilitated absorption of the text and could be held in users' hands. The location of respondents and year of study had little effect on responses. DISCUSSION Libraries should consider buying quick reference and large, heavy textbooks as ebooks and pocket-sized or shorter, single-topic titles, in print format. CONCLUSIONS Libraries have a responsibility to make both print and ebooks available to their users.
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- Erin M Watson
- Leslie and Irene Dubé Health Sciences Library, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Xu G. Closed Home Physical Education Teaching Model and Response Strategies Based on Big Data Technology. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 2022:7670725. [PMID: 36089964 PMCID: PMC9451959 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7670725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Online teaching is carried out nationwide in the context of the new crown epidemic prevention and control, and physical education, as one of the compulsory courses in schools and universities, is included within the content of online line lessons. Online physical education teaching is a new approach and attempt to switch from an auxiliary teaching tool to the main teaching tool. The subject matter, target audience, teaching methods, and content of physical education classes have changed dramatically. The development of online physical education has played an important role in popularizing the concept of "sports for life" and establishing the concept of lifelong exercise. Through the analysis and research on the characteristics of online physical education, we propose the measures to promote the overall online teaching ability and level of physical education teachers in the postepidemic period, gradually promote the reform of online and offline physical education, and promote the integration of school physical education and social sports, as well as to build a physical education teacher training system that integrates online and offline development and improve and strengthen the management of Internet physical education resources. Since the teaching effect of online teaching is limited by the teaching means and content, which leads to the low accuracy of the evaluation of online sports teaching effect, for this reason, this paper designs a model based on big data technology and artificial intelligence algorithm for enhancing closed home sports teaching, obtains the overall situation of online physical education by using convolutional neural network to process physical education video sequences, and improves the system performance by embedding the algorithm into the big data framework, to avoid the interference of teaching environment and complete the evaluation of high precision online sports teaching effect. The experimental results show that the proposed method evaluation can improve the computing rate based on ensuring the high accuracy evaluation of physical education online teaching effect.
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- Guohong Xu
- Institute of Physical Education, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China
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SMaRT Assessment Tool: An Innovative Approach for Objective Assessment of Flap Designs. Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 148:837e-840e. [PMID: 34705793 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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SUMMARY The teaching and assessment of ideal surgical markings for local flaps required for optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes remain a challenge in the present era of competency-based surgical education. The authors utilized the bilobed flap for nasal reconstruction as a proof of concept for the development of an innovative objective assessment tool based on statistical shape analysis, with a focus on providing automated, evidence-based, objective, specific, and practical feedback to the learner. The proposed tool is based on Procrustes statistical shape analysis, previously used for the assessment of facial asymmetry in plastic surgery. For performance boundary testing, a series of optimal and suboptimal designs generated in deliberate violation of the established ideals of optimal bilobed flap design were evaluated, and a four-component feedback score of Scale, Mismatch, Rotation, and Translation (SMaRT) was generated. The SMaRT assessment tool demonstrated the capacity to proportionally score a spectrum of designs (n = 36) ranging from subtle to significant variations of optimal, with excellent computational and clinically reasonable performance boundaries. In terms of shape mismatch, changes in SMaRT score also correlated with intended violations in designs away from the ideal flap design. This innovative educational approach could aid in incorporating objective feedback in simulation-based platforms in order to facilitate deliberate practice in flap design, with the potential for adoption in other fields of plastic surgery to automate assessment processes.
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Gowda S, Simmons J, Gokani VJ. International cross-sectional survey on the use of webinars in plastic surgery: a move towards a hybrid educational model. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2021; 45:169-176. [PMID: 34366569 PMCID: PMC8326023 DOI: 10.1007/s00238-021-01849-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background The novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has catalyzed the development of online educational resources. Webinars provide opportunities for convenient distance-learning and provision of expert lectures, while reducing the financial and practical costs of attending conferences. This cross-sectional survey aims to collect subjective opinion on the usefulness of webinars as an educational platform compared to face-to-face interactions, and whether surgeons and surgeons-in-training want webinars to remain a permanent platform for training and development in the future. Methods A free-to-attend online series of international expert lectures on a range of plastic surgery topics was delivered. Attendees were invited to anonymously complete a survey on attitudes towards webinars as an educational platform over a 2-week period. Results A total of 883 complete responses were collected. Overall webinar attendance increased following the pandemic, with 97.4% of respondents reporting they view webinars for at least 1 h per week following implementation of COVID-19 restrictions. 90.4% respondents indicated that they intend to continue utilizing webinars even once COVID-19 restrictions are eased, and 77.8% stated they learn as much from online webinars as in-person lectures. However, irrespective of training grade, a significant proportion of respondents believe webinars should not replace face-to-face meetings. Conclusions This study provides evidence that, while face-to-face meetings remain a valued component of education in Plastic Surgery, webinars are a useful adjunct to conventional methods, and may feature more prominently in the educational landscape of the future.Level of evidence: Not gradable.
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- Siri Gowda
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Fulham Palace Rd, London, W6 8RF UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Fulham Palace Rd, London, W6 8RF UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Fulham Palace Rd, London, W6 8RF UK
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Cho MJ, Hong JP. The emergence of virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic: The past, present, and future of the plastic surgery education. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2021; 74:1413-1421. [PMID: 33541826 PMCID: PMC7797168 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.12.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Since the global outbreak of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), plastic surgeons were forced to transition from traditional didactics to virtual lectures to practice "social distancing." As this method of education continues to be widely used, understanding the current trend of its usage is critical. In this study, we performed a survey study of virtual lecture attendees and presenters to determine current usage and general consensus on virtual lectures in plastic surgery education. METHODS An electronic survey was sent to attendees and presenters of virtual lectures using Google Forms. Demographic data, webinar usage patterns, and views on virtual lectures were collected. RESULTS A total of 417 surveys were received. Prior to the COVID-19 era, 39.1percent of attendees did not use virtual lectures and 45.6percent of presenters did not give webinars at all. Both groups reported that the lack of opportunities and need were the most common cause of no use of lectures or webinars. After the outbreak, 35.4percent of attendees now use virtual lectures daily and 51.4percent of presenters give lectures weekly. Over 90percent of the study population reported a positive experience with the virtual lectures due to increased interaction, convenience, outreach, and usability. Finally, over 75percent stated that virtual lectures might replace classroom lectures in the future. CONCLUSION Our study shows that a majority of plastic surgeons have begun to use and give virtual lectures daily after the COVID-19 outbreak. Virtual education is a powerful and versatile tool that has great potentials, and it may continue to serve as a part of surgical training in the future.
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- Min-Jeong Cho
- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43gil, Seoul 05505, South Korea.
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Abdel-Dayem MA, Brown DA, Haray PN. Empowering patients and educating staff - An online solution for the COVID era and beyond! Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 65:102238. [PMID: 33898030 PMCID: PMC8058524 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Bowel disease is a significant cause of significant morbidity and mortality around the world. Though colorectal cancer is a major cause for concern, there are a variety of other conditions which are chronic, debilitating and/or socially embarrassing. While the internet provides excellent resources, there is often conflicting and confusing material of doubtful veracity. There is pressing need for trainees and patients/carers to be able to access reliable resources whenever and wherever they are. Aim To create an integrated, interactive platform providing reliable information on aspects of bowel disease for patients while addressing educational needs of surgical trainees and other healthcare professionals. Approach Since 2006, we have progressed from leaflets, diagrammatic booklets to DVDs and then downloadable applications all of which, though very successful, had significant limitations.Trainees struggle with balancing their educational needs with their service commitments. This online resource, www.colorectaleducation.com provides an opportunity to view detailed operative training videos on the go. The website also hosts detailed chapterised information videos for patients, care pathway videos and patient experiences. The modular design of the website allows for ease of updating and sequential expansion. The initial emphasis has been on colorectal cancer and the site is being gradually expanded to include a variety of other conditions. Results The website gained widespread popularity with Google Analytics revealing steadily rising global hit rate with very low bounce rate for both sections. Structured feedback showed 96% satisfaction on both patient and professional sections. Conclusion On-demand information became the norm with the use of smartphones/tablets. This website provides patients, surgical trainees and healthcare professionals access to information and education in clear reliable format, anywhere in the world. This is particularly relevant now as pandemic reduced opportunities for face to face patients consultations as well as for learners with educators.
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- M A Abdel-Dayem
- Colorectal Surgery, Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK
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- Colorectal Surgery, Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK.,University of South Wales, Wales, UK
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How Webinars Have Lit Residents’ Interest in Aesthetic Surgery during COVID-19. Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 146:711e-712e. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Online Resources in Plastic Surgery Education: A Toolbox for Modern Trainees and Plastic Surgeons. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e2894. [PMID: 32802637 PMCID: PMC7413800 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Plastic surgery is a rapidly evolving field that requires novel approaches in providing continuous and dynamic educational resources to address the increasing time and skill demands from residents. Online resources in their various forms, such as books, journals, simulators, and applications, are increasingly used by residents, notably over traditional print and in-person counterparts. In this digital era, it is imperative to understand the scope and utility of online resources that have the potential to revolutionize plastic surgery education. In this review article, we first discuss the current model of plastic surgery education and the challenges of meeting its goals and then suggest reasons by which online resources close this gap. We also offer an exposition on the benefits of distinct types of resources and current trends regarding their use. Our goal is to create a framework within which learners and educators are able to organize online resources in plastic surgery.
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Reissis D, Joji N, Campbell E, Sharma VP, Staruch RMT, Baker BG. PLASTA National Webinar Series: A developing model for remote surgical education. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 73:1575-1592. [PMID: 32426030 PMCID: PMC7232070 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Dimitris Reissis
- Plastic Surgery Registrar, London (Pan Thames) Deanery, Royal Free Hospital
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- Plastic Surgery Registrar, London (Pan Thames) Deanery, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead.
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- Plastic Surgery Registrar, Royal London Hospital, London
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- Plastic Surgery Registrar, Pan-Thames (London) Deanery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford
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- Plastic Surgery Registrar, DPhil Candidate in Engineering Science, Magdalen College, University of Oxford
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- Plastic Surgery Registrar, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Grow JN, Vargo JD, Nazir N, Korentager R. Smartphone Applications in Plastic Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Survey of 577 Plastic Surgeons, Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students. Aesthet Surg J 2019; 39:NP530-NP537. [PMID: 30810739 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjz052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There are now over 2.2 million mobile applications (apps) in existence, with more than 250 identifiable by searching "plastic surgery." Unfortunately, only 30% of these are academically relevant, which makes finding useful plastic surgery apps both challenging and inefficient. OBJECTIVES The authors sought to evaluate the use of digital resources and awareness of available apps within plastic surgery to improve their clinical/educational utilization. METHODS An extensive search of the Apple and Android databases was performed to identify all relevant plastic surgery apps. An American Society of Plastic Surgeons-sponsored survey was distributed to a random cohort of American Society of Plastic Surgeons members (practicing surgeons, fellows, and residents) and students applying to an integrated plastic surgery residency. The survey queried utilization of resources to access medical information and awareness of apps relevant to clinical/educational plastic surgery. RESULTS A total 153 relevant applications were identified between the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores. Of the 577 respondents (273 practicing surgeons, 117 residents, 11 fellows, and 177 medical students), 99.31% own a smartphone/tablet. Furthermore, medical students and residents/fellows utilized both smartphones and computers more frequently than practicing physicians (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.0022, respectively). Digital resources were also utilized more frequently than printed material (P < 0.00001). For app awareness, 82.1% of respondents reported knowing of fewer than 10 apps relevant to plastic surgery, and only 8.41% were aware of more than 20. CONCLUSIONS Smartphone usage is nearly ubiquitous among plastic surgeons, and most utilize these devices daily to access medical information. However, awareness of the many available and relevant plastic surgery apps is extremely limited.
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- Jacob Nathaniel Grow
- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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Development, Launch, and Evaluation of an Open-Access Vascular Surgery Handbook through House Officer Curriculum Crowdsourcing. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 58:309-316. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Revised: 11/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Fronto-Orbital Advancement: Description of Surgical Technique to Complement the Procedural Cognition Simulation in the Craniofacial Interactive Virtual Assistant-Professional Edition. J Craniofac Surg 2019; 30:473-477. [PMID: 30676451 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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The surgical treatment of nonsyndromic craniosynostosis is one of the most common procedures performed by craniofacial surgeons. However, for residents and fellows, the high degree of difficulty and complex anatomy may result in slow progress along a steep learning curve. This is particularly important in the context of contemporary academic practice, where work-hour limits and other factors restrict operative exposure and opportunities for trainees to learn. These issues have prompted the development of surgical simulation modalities that, while prevalent in other surgical specialties, have not been fully adopted in reconstructive surgery.Among these resources is the Craniofacial Interactive Virtual Assistant - Professional Edition (CIVA-Pro), a procedural cognition simulator that is free of charge. By integrating 3-dimensional virtual animation, voice over, and high-definition intraoperative video, CIVA-Pro describes cardinal craniofacial surgery procedures in an engaging platform. In this study, a detailed, step-by-step description of the fronto-orbital advancement surgical technique to complement the corresponding CIVA-Pro module was presented. This synergistic combination of multimedia educational resources provides a unique didactic option for current trainees to prepare for surgery.
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Implementation of an Innovative Tablet-based Curriculum for Radiology Resident Education. Acad Radiol 2018; 25:1653-1658. [PMID: 29934020 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2018.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Revised: 05/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to prospectively examine the impact of a tablet-based curriculum on the radiology resident educational experience. MATERIALS AND METHODS A comprehensive tablet-based curriculum was developed by creating subspecialty modules with appropriate content level for each required rotation at our diagnostic radiology residency program. Daily assignments included key learning points, readings, and reference presentation slides, covering all objectives published by the ABR Core Exam Study Guide. Residents were provided with iPad devices preconfigured with the curriculum and online access to most major radiology textbooks available in our institutional digital library. Assessment surveys were administered at baseline and 12 months following curriculum implementation. RESULTS Twenty-two residents completed both surveys. In comparing the pre versus postsurvey results, 32% versus 73% residents agreed or strongly agreed that study resources were well-organized, 41% versus 91% agreed or strongly agreed that study resources were easily accessible, 27% versus 77% agreed or strongly agreed that the modules encouraged active learning, 18% versus 82% agreed or strongly agreed that resources motivate them to study daily, 36% versus 82% agreed or strongly agreed that the resources adequately prepared the resident for the radiology board exam, and 36% versus 82% agreed or strongly agreed that they were satisfied with the resources provided by the residency program (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated the positive impact of implementing a complete tablet-based curriculum on radiology resident motivation, satisfaction, and engagement. Use of mobile tablet devices has the potential to dramatically transform content delivery in residency education.
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Kantar RS, Ramly EP, Almas F, Patel KG, Rogers-Vizena CR, Roche NA, Zgheib E, Munoz-Pareja JC, Nader MK, Kummer AW, Flores RL, Van Aalst JA, Hamdan US. Sustainable Cleft Care Through Education: The First Simulation-Based Comprehensive Workshop in the Middle East and North Africa Region. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2018; 56:735-743. [DOI: 10.1177/1055665618810574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Rami S. Kantar
- The Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
- Global Smile Foundation, Norwood, MA, USA
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- The Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
- Global Smile Foundation, Norwood, MA, USA
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- Global Smile Foundation, Norwood, MA, USA
- Cirurgião BucoMaxiloFacial, Hospital Geral de Goiânia, Goiânia, Brazil
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- Global Smile Foundation, Norwood, MA, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Global Smile Foundation, Norwood, MA, USA
- Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Global Smile Foundation, Norwood, MA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Global Smile Foundation, Norwood, MA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Speech-Language Pathology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- The Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Global Smile Foundation, Norwood, MA, USA
- Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Otolaryngology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
- Otolaryngology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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David JA, Rifkin WJ, Saadeh PB, Sinno S. Assessing the Value of a Multimedia-Based Aesthetic Curriculum in Plastic Surgery Residency: A Single-Center Pilot Study. Aesthet Surg J 2018; 38:NP216-NP224. [PMID: 29733345 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjy110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although global demand for cosmetic surgery continues to rise, plastic surgery residents feel that current models of aesthetic training are inadequate in preparing them for future practice. Digital learning resources offer promising educational possibilities, yet there are no formal studies investigating the integration of these technologies into the aesthetic curriculum. OBJECTIVES Here, we review the current state of aesthetic training for plastic surgery residents and present a pilot study investigating the value of a dedicated multimedia-based aesthetic curriculum at a single, large academic program. METHODS Twenty plastic surgery residents participated in an 8-week curriculum consisting of weekly multimedia-based modules covering a specific aesthetic topic. Participants completed pre- and post-intervention surveys at 0 and 10 weeks, respectively. Surveys evaluated resident perspectives of the current state of aesthetic training, confidence in performing surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures, perceived efficacy of multimedia interventions for learning, and preferences for inclusion of such approaches in future curricula. RESULTS 16.7% of participants planned on entering an aesthetic fellowship following residency. The mean number of months of dedicated cosmetic surgery rotations was 1.65 months. Resident confidence level in performing a particular aesthetic procedure significantly increased in 6/14 modules. More than 90% of residents were interested in incorporating the modules into residency. CONCLUSIONS Technology-based aesthetic training is critical for producing the finest future practitioners and leaders of this specialty. Here, we show that plastic surgery residents can benefit from a multimedia-based aesthetic curriculum, even if they do not plan on pursuing a career devoted to cosmetic surgery.
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- Joshua A David
- Chief of Plastic Surgery Service, Bellevue Hospital Center New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
- Director of the Plastic Surgery Residency Program, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
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- Chief of Plastic Surgery Service, Bellevue Hospital Center New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
- Director of the Plastic Surgery Residency Program, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
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- Chief of Plastic Surgery Service, Bellevue Hospital Center New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
- Director of the Plastic Surgery Residency Program, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
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- Plastic surgeon in private practice in Chicago, IL
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Kantar RS, Plana NM, Cutting CB, Diaz-Siso JR, Flores RL. Internet-Based Digital Simulation for Cleft Surgery Education: A 5-Year Assessment of Demographics, Usage, and Global Effect. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2018; 75:1120-1126. [PMID: 29396278 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2017.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2017] [Revised: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 12/10/2017] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND In October 2012, a freely available, internet-based cleft simulator was created in partnership between academic, nonprofit, and industry sectors. The purpose of this educational resource was to address global disparities in cleft surgery education. This report assesses demographics, usage, and global effect of our simulator, in its fifth year since inception. OBJECTIVE Evaluate the global effect, usage, and demographics of an internet-based educational digital simulation cleft surgery software. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Simulator modules, available in five languages demonstrate surgical anatomy, markings, detailed procedures, and intraoperative footage to supplement digital animation. Available data regarding number of users, sessions, countries reached, and content access were recorded. Surveys evaluating the demographic characteristics of registered users and simulator use were collected by direct e-mail. RESULTS The total number of simulator new and active users reached 2865 and 4086 in June 2017, respectively. By June 2017, users from 136 countries had accessed the simulator. From 2015 to 2017, the number of sessions was 11,176 with a monthly average of 399.0 ± 190.0. Developing countries accounted for 35% of sessions and the average session duration was 9.0 ± 7.3 minutes. This yields a total simulator screen time of 100,584 minutes (1676 hours). Most survey respondents were surgeons or trainees (87%) specializing in plastic, maxillofacial, or general surgery (89%). Most users found the simulator to be useful (88%), at least equivalent or more useful than other resources (83%), and used it for teaching (58%). CONCLUSIONS Our internet-based interactive cleft surgery platform reaches its intended target audience, is not restricted by socioeconomic barriers to access, and is judged to be useful by surgeons. More than 4000 active users have been reached since inception. The total screen time over approximately 2 years exceeded 1600 hours. This suggests that future surgical simulators of this kind may be sustainable by stakeholders interested in reaching this target audience.
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- Rami S Kantar
- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
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Computer Simulation and Digital Resources for Plastic Surgery Psychomotor Education. Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 138:730e-738e. [PMID: 27673543 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Contemporary plastic surgery residents are increasingly challenged to learn a greater number of complex surgical techniques within a limited period. Surgical simulation and digital education resources have the potential to address some limitations of the traditional training model, and have been shown to accelerate knowledge and skills acquisition. Although animal, cadaver, and bench models are widely used for skills and procedure-specific training, digital simulation has not been fully embraced within plastic surgery. Digital educational resources may play a future role in a multistage strategy for skills and procedures training. The authors present two virtual surgical simulators addressing procedural cognition for cleft repair and craniofacial surgery. Furthermore, the authors describe how partnerships among surgical educators, industry, and philanthropy can be a successful strategy for the development and maintenance of digital simulators and educational resources relevant to plastic surgery training. It is our responsibility as surgical educators not only to create these resources, but to demonstrate their utility for enhanced trainee knowledge and technical skills development. Currently available digital resources should be evaluated in partnership with plastic surgery educational societies to guide trainees and practitioners toward effective digital content.
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Reissis D, Shiatis A, Nikkhah D. Advertising on Social Media: The Plastic Surgeon's Prerogative. Aesthet Surg J 2017; 37:NP1-NP2. [PMID: 27771608 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjw174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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- Dimitris Reissis
- Dr Reissis is a Plastic Surgery Core Trainee, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. Mr Shiatis is a Plastic Surgery Registrar, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. Mr Nikkhah is a Plastic Surgery Registrar, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK.
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- Dr Reissis is a Plastic Surgery Core Trainee, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. Mr Shiatis is a Plastic Surgery Registrar, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. Mr Nikkhah is a Plastic Surgery Registrar, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Dr Reissis is a Plastic Surgery Core Trainee, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. Mr Shiatis is a Plastic Surgery Registrar, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. Mr Nikkhah is a Plastic Surgery Registrar, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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Teaching Our Patients and Residents: Time's Limitations and Technology's Answer. J Craniofac Surg 2016; 27:1924-1925. [PMID: 28005726 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Lahar N, Roostaeian J. Commentary on: The Rise of Technology in Plastic Surgery Education: Is the Textbook Dead on Arrival (DOA)? Aesthet Surg J 2016; 36:244-5. [PMID: 26773091 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjv207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Nicholas Lahar
- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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