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Olszewska N, Guzel T, Carus T, Słodkowski M. Surgical Skill Decay as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:1020. [PMID: 39202762 PMCID: PMC11355480 DOI: 10.3390/life14081020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to objectively evaluate the impact of the gap in surgical practice caused by COVID-19 on surgical skill decay. METHODS This retrospective cohort study enrolled 148 cases of adult patients who were qualified for elective or urgent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This study compared the period of nine months before the pandemic outbreak and nine months after the end of the pandemic. We analyzed the duration of surgery, the number of intraoperative adverse events (IAEs), postoperative complications (PCs), and differences between the surgeries performed by residents and those performed by specialists. RESULTS The number of IAEs did not differ significantly between groups (after COVID-19 (AC) and before COVID-19 (BC)). A difficult gallbladder (DGB) was associated with an increased risk of IAEs during surgery in both groups (BC:OR = 2.94, p = 0.049; AC:OR = 2.81, p = 0.35). The multivariate analyses showed no significant differences in IAEs or PCs when the residents performed surgeries compared to specialists. The average duration of surgery was significantly longer in the post-pandemic group (BC-102.4 min vs. AC-119.9 min, p = 0.024). CONCLUSIONS Measurable determinants of surgical skills are the duration of surgery and the number of intraoperative adverse events. By defining this indicators, our study objectively shows that the reduction in the volume of surgeries during COVID-19 resulted in a phenomenon known as surgical skill decay.
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- Natalia Olszewska
- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Central Clinical Hospital of Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (N.O.); (M.S.)
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- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Central Clinical Hospital of Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (N.O.); (M.S.)
- German-Polish Association of MiniInvasive Surgery, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland;
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- German-Polish Association of MiniInvasive Surgery, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland;
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Bassum Clinic, 27211 Bassum, Germany
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- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Central Clinical Hospital of Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (N.O.); (M.S.)
- German-Polish Association of MiniInvasive Surgery, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland;
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Arora JS, Pham JT, Alaniz L, Khoshab N, Tang CJ. The Implications of Virtual Learning on Plastic Surgery Education: A National Survey of Plastic Surgery Residents and Fellows. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2023; 11:e5373. [PMID: 37928640 PMCID: PMC10624467 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Background Graduate medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic has seen the shift to a "virtual learning" format in many aspects of training. The purpose of this study was to describe the perceived strengths and weaknesses of virtual learning compared with a conventional, in-person format. Methods A 45-question survey was sent to independent and integrated plastic surgery residents and postresidency fellows nationally. The survey collected basic demographic information and evaluated three general categories of virtual learning in comparison to an in-person format: (1) time, (2) learning proficiency, and (3) collaboration. Results In total, 108 surveys were submitted from 48 different training programs. Participants reported that virtual learning was more efficient (mean: 3.9), conducive to more free time (mean: 3.9), and a more comfortable medium for expressing opinions (mean: 3.5) and asking questions (mean: 3.6) compared with an in-person format. When stratified between training levels, the PGY 1-3 group reported more difficulties in exam preparedness (P = 0.05), motivation to study (P = 0.01) and less time-saving benefits (P = 0.05) with a virtual format than the PGY 4+ group. Lastly, respondents who had higher self-reported levels of multitasking were found to have lower mean Likert scale scores on all questions related to "time," "learning proficiency," and "collaboration" (P < 0.01). Conclusions A virtual and in-person hybrid approach toward plastic surgery education may be beneficial for encouraging flexibility. Our results demonstrate impairment with collaboration and learning proficiency with a virtual format, especially with increased multitasking, but increased comfort with expressing opinions and asking questions.
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- Jagmeet S Arora
- From the School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, Calif
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- From the School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, Calif
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, Calif
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, Calif
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Martin P, Tian E, Kumar S, Lizarondo L. A rapid review of the impact of COVID-19 on clinical supervision practices of healthcare workers and students in healthcare settings. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:3531-3539. [PMID: 35841328 PMCID: PMC9350200 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS To synthesize available data on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical supervision practices of healthcare workers and students in healthcare settings. DESIGN A quantitative rapid review of the literature. DATA SOURCES A search of MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Library and Scopus for English language papers published between December 2019 (initial onset of the pandemic) to March 2021. REVIEW METHODS Using the World Health Organization and Cochrane guidelines for rapid reviews, following an identification of relevant papers and data extraction, a narrative synthesis approach was used to develop themes. RESULTS Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Four themes identified from data synthesis were nature and extent of disruptions to clinical supervision, unmet need for psychological support, supervisors also need support and unpacking telesupervision. Findings highlight the extent and nature of disruption to clinical supervision at the point of care. Further information on factors that facilitate high-quality telesupervision have come to light. CONCLUSION The COVID-19 pandemic has placed tremendous burden on healthcare workers compromising their own health and well-being. It is essential to restore effective clinical supervision practices at the point of care, so as to enhance patient, healthcare worker and organizational outcomes into the post-COVID-19 pandemic period. IMPACT This review has provided initial evidence on the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical supervision of healthcare workers and students at the point of care. Available evidence indicates the urgent need to restore effective and high-quality clinical supervision practices in health settings. The review has highlighted a paucity of studies in this area, calling for further high-quality studies.
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- Priya Martin
- Faculty of Medicine, Rural Clinical SchoolThe University of QueenslandToowoombaQueenslandAustralia
- Health and Behavioural SciencesThe University of QueenslandToowoombaQueenslandAustralia
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- Allied Health and Human PerformanceUniversity of South AustraliaAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
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- Allied Health and Human PerformanceUniversity of South AustraliaAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
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Paskal AM, Jaremków P, Małyszczak P, Paskal W, Wójcik K, Opyrchał J, Paul MA. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on plastic surgery training in Europe. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2022; 75:1696-1703. [PMID: 34973932 PMCID: PMC8632853 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.11.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the functioning of global society and healthcare systems, including surgical departments. We aimed to assess alterations in plastic surgery training in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A 34-question survey was emailed in January and February 2021 to 54 National Associations of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons throughout European countries. The questions concerned the general profile of plastic surgery trainees, plastic surgery department, and training organization during the COVID-19 pandemic and its influence on respondents' health. The acquisition of responses was finalized at the end of February 2021. RESULTS All 71 of the respondents reported alterations in planned courses, workshops, and conferences. Organizational changes included team rotation 62%, followed by redeployment to another department 45.1%. Reduction in admissions to the plastic surgery departments was more significant during the 1stt wave than the 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemics. During the interim period, admission restrictions were proportional to the infection number. The most frequently reported surgical procedures performed were skin cancer surgeries, trauma, and burns (79%, 77%, and 77%). The majority, 62% of the respondents, noticed the negative impact of pandemics on training; 53.5% think their manual skills and clinical knowledge may deteriorate because of the pandemic. Respondents noticed that their mental (50.7%) and physical (32%) health worsened, along with feeling more stressed in general (57%). CONCLUSION The COVID-19 pandemic limited plastic surgery departments' activities and implementation of the plastic surgery training program in all European countries involved in our study.
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- Adriana M. Paskal
- Department of Plastic Surgery, T. Marciniaka Specialized Hospital, Gen. Augusta Emila Fieldorfa 2, Wroclaw 54-049, Poland,Corresponding author
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, T. Marciniaka Specialized Hospital, Gen. Augusta Emila Fieldorfa 2, Wroclaw 54-049, Poland
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, T. Marciniaka Specialized Hospital, Gen. Augusta Emila Fieldorfa 2, Wroclaw 54-049, Poland
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- Department of Methodology, Laboratory of Center for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, T. Marciniaka Specialized Hospital, Gen. Augusta Emila Fieldorfa 2, Wroclaw 54-049, Poland
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- Oncological and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, T. Marciniaka Specialized Hospital, Gen. Augusta Emila Fieldorfa 2, Wroclaw 54-049, Poland,Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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Ali SK, Shah J, Du K, Leekha N, Talib Z. Mental health disorders among post graduate residents in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0266570. [PMID: 35377909 PMCID: PMC8979452 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background
Healthcare workers, including residents, are prone to various mental health disorders especially given the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents, particularly, are already under undue stress due to their respective training program demands.
Methods
This cross-sectional, online survey-based study from August to November 2020 collected demographic and mental health measurements from all residents at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. The questionnaire investigated demographic variables, information regarding direct care of COVID-19 patients, prior history of mental health and mental health outcomes using the Patient Health Questionnaire, Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, Insomnia Severity Index, Impact of Event Scale–Revised Questionnaire and Stanford Professional Fulfillment Index Questionnaire.
Results
A total of 100 residents completed the survey (participation rate 77.5%). Participants were about equal in gender (women [53%]), with a median age of 31.28 years, and majority were single (66.7%). A total of 66 participants (66%) were directly engaged in COVID-19 care. Depression: 64.3%, anxiety: 51.5%, insomnia: 40.5%, distress: 35.4%, and burnout: 51.0% were reported in all participants. Statistical significance was found in median depression, professional fulfillment and interpersonal disengagement when comparing frontline resident directly involved in care of COVID-19 patient versus second line residents.
Conclusion
Residents directly involved with caring for COVID-19 patients had statistically higher incidences of depression and interpersonal disengagement and lower professional fulfillment compared to second line residents. Keeping in mind the limited resources in sub-Saharan Africa, urgent and geographically specific strategies are needed to help combat mental health disorders in this specific population.
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- Sayed K. Ali
- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
- Brain and Mind Institute, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Radiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Medical Education, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, CA, United States of America
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Talwar HS, Narain TA, Panwar VK, Mittal A, Mandal AK. A nationwide cross-sectional study to assess the impact of COVID-19 on surgical residency programs in India. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2021; 10:440. [PMID: 35071646 PMCID: PMC8719561 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_373_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic with its plenitude of hardships has been a challenge for residents in training. Besides the fear of contracting the disease, the complete reconfiguration of hospital services has severely affected the surgical residency programs across India. The current study highlights the lacunae that have arisen in the residency programs and design appropriate solutions to reframe the remaining part of the surgical training. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present study is an observational study based on a questionnaire survey done in November 2020 aimed at gauging the mood and perspective of residents across India pursuing surgical residency programs on how the pandemic has impacted various domains of their residency namely surgical training, clinical skills, research, academic curriculum, and mental health. The analysis was performed using an Internet-based program. RESULTS Seventy-eight percent of residents felt that they have lost crucial months of surgical training. Impact on clinical skills was reported by 73.9% of residents. Almost half of the residents (49.1%) believed that there has been a definite increase in research activities and 81.7% believed that the academic curriculum was affected during the past 6 months. Furthermore, 86% of respondents admitted to have had a profound impact on their mental health as a result of the pandemic. CONCLUSION Formulating reform policies in the current residency programs is paramount to train the current and future generation of surgeons. Whereas personal safety and wellness of the residents is paramount during these times, residency training via digital medical education and various other innovative ways needs to continue.
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- Harkirat Singh Talwar
- Department of Urology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Urology, University College London Hospital, NHS Foundation System, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Urology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Urology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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Brouwers J, De Leyn P, Depypere LP. Impact of the first COVID-19 wave on surgical training in Flanders: are we losing competence? Acta Chir Belg 2021; 123:221-230. [PMID: 34428131 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2021.1972588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously impacted the healthcare system and residency programs worldwide. Surgical residents were redeployed to COVID-19 units, whereas education and scientific didactics were reduced. The aim of this study is to identify the impact of COVID-19 on Flemish surgical residents' education, personal life and volume of performed surgeries. METHODS A cross-sectional retrospective survey on educational and personal impact during the first COVID-19 wave was administered anonymously to all surgical residents in Flanders. A quantitative comparison of performed surgeries during this period and the same period a year earlier was conducted. RESULTS A total of 193 surgical residents (46%) completed the survey. 63% of residents were no longer admitted to multidisciplinary oncologic meetings and 107 (55%) residents had no longer any scientific theoretical meetings at all. Almost one in two residents (46%) indicated more than 50% reduction in time in the operating theater and one in three (31%) residents were involved in care for COVID-19 positive surgical patients. Seventy-eight percent of the residents experienced a negative impact on their surgical training and 41% experienced a negative influence on their private situation. Performed surgical cases during the COVID-19 period were on average 40% less for second, third- and fourth-year residents. CONCLUSION Surgical residents perceived a high negative impact on personal and professional lives during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Flanders. Education and training programs were cancelled and volume of performed surgeries decreased tremendously. Policymakers and surgical program coordinators should ensure surgical education during further evolution of this and future pandemics.
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- Jonas Brouwers
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Leuven Institute for Health Care Policy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Center for surgical competence, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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BACKGROUND Secondary cleft rhinoplasty presents some of the most challenging cases of both cosmetic and functional nasal deformities. Understanding the anatomy and growth abnormality seen with the cleft nasal deformity helps to tailor surgical management. This article seeks to expand on the application of current concepts in secondary rhinoplasty for unilateral cleft lip nasal deformity. METHODS The authors review nasal analysis in the cleft rhinoplasty patient and provide the surgical management for each aspect in the secondary cleft rhinoplasty. RESULTS The secondary rhinoplasty was divided into seven areas: piriform hypoplasia, septal reconstruction, dorsal reshaping, tip reshaping, tip projection, alar reshaping, and alar repositioning. Surgical management for each is provided. CONCLUSION Secondary cleft rhinoplasty requires an understanding of the structural dysmorphology, and the use of cosmetic, functional, and secondary rhinoplasty techniques for its successful management.
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Ponce Beti MS, Pereyra Ferrero R, Bono GM, Panichelli L, Liaño JE, Palacios Huatuco RM. Surgical education in the COVID-19 era: What did the general surgery residents' report in Argentina leave us? Part 2. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 68:102684. [PMID: 34394923 PMCID: PMC8351256 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Social distancing to curb the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted medical and surgical education. This health crisis led us to raise doubts, controversies, and dilemmas in health care in general, and in surgery in particular, understanding that residents are possibly as or more vulnerable than all health professionals. During the 32nd International Congress of General Surgery in Cordoba, which was the first general surgery congress held in Argentina during 2021; The Association of Residents and Concurrent Surgery of Cordoba presented its official report about the current challenges faced by residents during their surgical training.
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- María S Ponce Beti
- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Militar Regional Córdoba, Av. Cruz Roja Argentina 1174, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Av. Naciones Unidas 346, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- Department of General Surgery, Instituto Médico Río Cuarto, Hipólito Yrigoyen 1020, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Av. Naciones Unidas 346, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- Department of General Surgery, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- Department of General Surgery, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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Plastic Surgery amidst the Pandemic: The New York University Experience at the Epicenter of the COVID-19 Crisis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 148:133e-139e. [PMID: 34076624 PMCID: PMC8238436 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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The coronavirus disease of 2019 pandemic became a global threat in a matter of weeks, with its future implications yet to be defined. New York City was swiftly declared the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States as case numbers grew exponentially in a matter of days, quickly threatening to overwhelm the capacity of the health care system. This burgeoning crisis led practitioners across specialties to adapt and mobilize rapidly. Plastic surgeons and trainees within the New York University Langone Health system faced uncertainty in terms of future practice, in addition to immediate and long-term effects on undergraduate and graduate medical education. The administration remained vigilant and adaptive, enacting departmental policies prioritizing safety and productivity, with early deployment of faculty for clinical support at the front lines. The authors anticipate that this pandemic will have far-reaching effects on the future of plastic surgery education, trends in the pursuit of elective surgical procedures, and considerable consequences for certain research endeavors. Undoubtedly, there will be substantial impact on the physical and mental well-being of health care practitioners across specialties. Coordinated efforts and clear lines of communication between the Department of Plastic Surgery and its faculty and trainees allowed a concerted effort toward the immediate challenge of tempering the spread of coronavirus disease of 2019 and preserving structure and throughput for education and research. Adaptation and creativity have ultimately allowed for early rebooting of in-person clinical and surgical practice. The authors present their coordinated efforts and lessons gleaned from their experience to inform their community’s preparedness as this formidable challenge evolves.
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Reply: The COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Medical Students and Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants. Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 148:155e-156e. [PMID: 34100850 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Seifman MA, Fuzzard SK, To H, Nestel D. COVID-19 impact on junior doctor education and training: a scoping review. Postgrad Med J 2021; 98:466-476. [PMID: 33688067 DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-139575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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COVID-19 has had a significant impact on healthcare resources and the medical workforce. Clinically-based medical education is the principal source of learning, and this has been profoundly impacted by restrictions due to COVID-19. It follows that junior medical staff and their education would be significantly impacted due to the altered volume and breadth of their clinical exposure. Some literature has been published regarding the impact to medical training during COVID-19. This study sought to review junior medical staff perceptions and their reported impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their education and training.Nine databases (three Ovid MEDLINE databases, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Educational Resources Information Centre and PsychINFO) were searched for studies published in 1 January 2020 through 24 August 2020. Via a scoping review protocol, an iterative process was used to perform the identification, review and charting analysis of the reported outcomes and themes. Descriptive analysis was performed using quantitative and qualitative methods.Of the 25 343 sources identified, 32 were included in the review. There were studies published from nearly all continents, predominantly in surgical journals, with a wide spread of specialties. Themes identified included the current impact of the pandemic in relation to continuation of and modifications to training programmes, as well as the future impact due to training requirements and career progression.Junior medical staff report that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on their education and training. Whether the changes imposed by the pandemic on education are temporary measures or permanent fixtures, and whether standards of competence may be impacted, is not yet known. This scoping review forms a basis for further investigation in the field.
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- Marc Adam Seifman
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Unit, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia .,Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Unit, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Northern Health Research and Education, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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- Surgery-Austin Health Precinct, The University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Fiest KM, Parsons Leigh J, Krewulak KD, Plotnikoff KM, Kemp LG, Ng-Kamstra J, Stelfox HT. Experiences and management of physician psychological symptoms during infectious disease outbreaks: a rapid review. BMC Psychiatry 2021; 21:91. [PMID: 33568141 PMCID: PMC7875435 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03090-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians experienced unprecedented levels of burnout. The uncertainty of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic along with increased workload and difficult medical triage decisions may lead to a further decline in physician psychological health. METHODS We searched Medline, EMBASE, and PsycINFO for primary research from database inception (Medline [1946], EMBASE [1974], PsycINFO [1806]) to November 17, 2020. Titles and abstracts were screened by one of three reviewers and full-text article screening and data abstraction were conducted independently, and in duplicate, by three reviewers. RESULTS From 6223 unique citations, 480 articles were reviewed in full-text, with 193 studies (of 90,499 physicians) included in the final review. Studies reported on physician psychological symptoms and management during seven infectious disease outbreaks (severe acute respiratory syndrome [SARS], three strains of Influenza A virus [H1N1, H5N1, H7N9], Ebola, Middle East respiratory syndrome [MERS], and COVID-19) in 57 countries. Psychological symptoms of anxiety (14.3-92.3%), stress (11.9-93.7%), depression (17-80.5%), post-traumatic stress disorder (13.2-75.2%) and burnout (14.7-76%) were commonly reported among physicians, regardless of infectious disease outbreak or country. Younger, female (vs. male), single (vs. married), early career physicians, and those providing direct care to infected patients were associated with worse psychological symptoms. INTERPRETATION Physicians should be aware that psychological symptoms of anxiety, depression, fear and distress are common, manifest differently and self-management strategies to improve psychological well-being exist. Health systems should implement short and long-term psychological supports for physicians caring for patients with COVID-19.
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- Kirsten M Fiest
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary & Alberta Health Services, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, T2N4Z6, Canada.
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, T2N4Z6, Canada.
- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N4Z6, Canada.
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- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N4Z6, Canada
- School of Health Administration, Faculty of Health and Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, 5850 College Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary & Alberta Health Services, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, T2N4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary & Alberta Health Services, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, T2N4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary & Alberta Health Services, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, T2N4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary & Alberta Health Services, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, T2N4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary & Alberta Health Services, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, T2N4Z6, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, T2N4Z6, Canada
- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N4Z6, Canada
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The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on Maxillofacial Surgery Training in Portugal: The Resident’s Perspective. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2021. [PMCID: PMC7879161 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2021.02.003] [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] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Palacios Huatuco RM, Liaño JE, Moreno LB, Ponce Beti MS. Analysis of the impact of the pandemic on surgical residency programs during the first wave in Argentina: A cross - sectional study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 62:455-459. [PMID: 33532065 PMCID: PMC7843101 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.01.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Introduction COVID – 19 emerged as a global pandemic in 2020 and affected the teaching methods at all levels. Surgical education has also been significantly affected by this pandemic, but the effect remains unknown. We developed a survey in order to obtain more information on how this pandemic affected the training and education of surgical residency programs. Material and methods Cross-sectional study. We surveyed 195 residents of various surgical programs, from August 20th to September 30th, 2020, in Córdoba, Argentina. The effect of the COVID – 19 pandemic was analyzed on surgical training, on the academic program, and professional burnout. Results The volume of surgical cases performed during the pandemic decreased dramatically, affecting mainly residents of lower years. Comparing the number of cases (>7) that residents carried out per week (Pre pandemic vs pandemic), we found that PGY – 1: 47% vs 9%; p = 0.01 and PGY – 2: 46% vs 8%; p = 0.03. 83.2% reported that the impact of the pandemic affected their surgical training negatively and 45% were not adequately trained to carry out their surgical activity in the residency program. On the other hand, 71.3% affirmed that this health emergency allowed them to dedicate more time to the development of their academic training. Conclusion This is the first cross – sectional survey study that shows the impact of the pandemic on surgical residences during the first wave in Argentina. Surgical training performed by residents had a negative impact. First cross-sectional survey study showing the impact of the pandemic on surgical residences in Argentina. The effect on surgical training, academic program, and professional exhaustion was evaluated. The majority of residents considered a negative impact on their surgical training. The impact of COVID-19 was positive in the educational program.
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- René M Palacios Huatuco
- General Surgery Service, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- General Surgery Service, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- General Surgery Service, Nuevo Hospital San Roque, Bajada Pucará 1900, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- General Surgery Service, Hospital Militar Regional Córdoba, Cruz Roja Argentina 1174, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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Polujanski S, Schindler AK, Rotthoff T. Academic-associated emotions before and during the COVID-19-related online semester - a longitudinal investigation of first-year medical students. GMS JOURNAL FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION 2020; 37:Doc77. [PMID: 33364356 PMCID: PMC7740038 DOI: 10.3205/zma001370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Background: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students have been confronted with an online semester. Because of the special requirements, online teaching can trigger negative emotions, which can have an unfavourable impact on the learning process and which therefore need to be regulated. This study investigates academic-associated emotions and the regulation of those emotions both before (December 2019) and during (June 2020) the online semester for first-year medical students. Methods: Questionnaire data (t1=Dec 2019; t2=Jun 2020) regarding academic-associated emotions and emotion regulation, taken from a longitudinal research project (Experienced Learning Medicine Augsburg; ELMA) at the University of Augsburg, was used. At t2, the students were also asked, as future physicians, to name their three most significant emotions regarding their studies, taking into account the COVID-19 situation. Results: Longitudinal analyses (Wilcoxon tests) showed few changes in academic-associated emotions. The emotions happy (r=.32) and proud (r=.33) increased significantly with moderate effects at the online semester. There also was an increased, but still low suppression of emotions (r=.22) at t2. The future physicians were most often curious, grateful and afraid about their medical studies with regard to the COVID-19 situation. Overall, medical studies were more often associated with positive than negative emotions during the online semester. Conclusions: The results show that the online semester did not have any worrying impacts on academic-associated emotions and emotion regulation. There was even some indication that students might benefit from online teaching formats.
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- Sabine Polujanski
- Universität Augsburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Lehrstuhl für Medizindidaktik und Ausbildungsforschung, DEMEDA, Augsburg, Germany
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- Universität Augsburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Lehrstuhl für Medizindidaktik und Ausbildungsforschung, DEMEDA, Augsburg, Germany
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- Universität Augsburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Lehrstuhl für Medizindidaktik und Ausbildungsforschung, DEMEDA, Augsburg, Germany
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Sharma D, Bhaskar S. Addressing the Covid-19 Burden on Medical Education and Training: The Role of Telemedicine and Tele-Education During and Beyond the Pandemic. Front Public Health 2020; 8:589669. [PMID: 33330333 PMCID: PMC7728659 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.589669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Medical students are the future of sustainable health systems that are severely under pressure during COVID-19. The disruption in medical education and training has adversely impacted traditional medical education and medical students and is likely to have long-term implications beyond COVID-19. In this article, we present a comprehensive analysis of the existing structural and systemic challenges applicable to medical students and teaching/training programs and the impact of COVID-19 on medical students and education. Use of technologies such as telemedicine or remote education platforms can minimize increased mental health risks to this population. An overview of challenges during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic are also discussed, and targeted recommendations to address acute and systemic issues in medical education and training are presented. During the transition from conventional in-person or classroom teaching to tele-delivery of educational programs, medical students have to navigate various social, economic and cultural factors which interfere with their personal and academic lives. This is especially relevant for those from vulnerable, underprivileged or minority backgrounds. Students from vulnerable backgrounds are influenced by environmental factors such as unemployment of themselves and family members, lack of or inequity in provision and access to educational technologies and remote delivery-platforms, and increased levels of mental health stressors due to prolonged isolation and self-quarantine measures. Technologies for remote education and training delivery as well as sustenance and increased delivery of general well-being and mental health services to medical students, especially to those at high-risk, are pivotal to our response to COVID-19 and beyond.
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- Divyansh Sharma
- Pandemic Health System REsilience PROGRAM (REPROGRAM) Global, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Neurovascular Imaging Laboratory, Clinical Sciences Stream, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Pandemic Health System REsilience PROGRAM (REPROGRAM) Global, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Neurovascular Imaging Laboratory, Clinical Sciences Stream, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Liverpool Hospital and South West Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), Sydney, NSW, Australia
- NSW Brain Clot Bank, NSW Health Statewide Biobank and NSW Health Pathology, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Yan M, Cantwell SR, Mason M, Mardini S, Bakri K, Harless CA. Impact of COVID-19 on a plastic surgery residency education program: Outcomes of a survey. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 74:644-710. [PMID: 33158782 PMCID: PMC7604070 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Maria Yan
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Huamanchumo-Suyon ME, Urrunaga-Pastor D, Ruiz-Perez PJ, Rodrigo-Gallardo PK, Toro-Huamanchumo CJ. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general surgery residency program in Peru: A cross-sectional study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2020; 60:130-134. [PMID: 33133592 PMCID: PMC7585630 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background General surgey is a specialty of high demand and relevance. We aimed to collect the opinions of the residents and their tutors and heads of department, regarding the impact that this COVID-19 pandemic is having - and will probably have - on the training of future general surgeons in Peru. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in Lima, Peru. We surveyed residents of general surgery, as well as their tutors and heads of surgery departments from 14 Peruvian hospitals. Results The impact of COVID-19 was considered severe in approximately 60% of first-year residents, 100% of second-year residents, 40% of third-year residents and about 80% of attending physicians. The 68.8% of the residents considered that the loss of surgical training opportunities during the pandemic would negatively affect their job performance. In addition, as of 03/16/2020, no residents had performed more than 25 elective surgeries, trauma surgeries or laparoscopic procedures. All the participants (including tutors and heads of departments) highlighted the need to extend the residency period. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the training of the general surgery residents. Deficiencies need to be identified in order to evaluate extending the period of the medical residency program in Peru.
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- Clínica Avendaño, Lima, Peru.,Universidad Católica Los Ángeles de Chimbote, Instituto de Investigación, Chimbote, Peru
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Kapila V, Corthals S, Langhendries L, Kapila AK, Everaert K. The importance of medical student perspectives on the impact of COVID-19. Br J Surg 2020; 107:e372-e373. [PMID: 32687601 PMCID: PMC7404729 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- V Kapila
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Catholic University of Leuven (KUL), Belgium
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital (UZ) Brussels, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Urology, University Hospital (UZ) Ghent, Belgium
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