Prevalence and Reliability of Self-Reported Authorship Disclosures in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

2009 ◽  
Vol 141 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil Bhattacharyya ◽  
Harrison W. Lin
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Conflict Of Interest ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Academic Center ◽  
Subsequent Publication ◽  
Reporting Discrepancies ◽  
Time Of Presentation

OBJECTIVE: Determine reliability of self-reported authorship disclosures of potential conflicts of interest in American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF)–sponsored presentations and publications. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING: Retrospective cohort study at academic center. METHODS: Presenters' self-reported disclosures made at the AAO-HNSF annual meeting for calendar years 2006 and 2007 were tabulated. Subsequent publications related to these presentations in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery were analyzed with respect to disclosures revealed at the time of publication. Discrepancies between annual meeting disclosures and publication print disclosures were identified according to author and presentation/paper. Reliability statistics were computed to determine consistency of disclosure reporting and an analysis of potential conflicts of interest according to discrepancies was performed. RESULTS: Five hundred seventy-eight presenters' disclosures were identified at the annual meeting level, which ultimately led to 153 journal publications. A total of 51 authors (8.8%) with disclosure reporting discrepancies were identified (32 authors: one discrepancy; 11 authors: two discrepancies; eight authors: three or more discrepancies). Overall, a mean of 0.14 discrepancies per author (95% confidence interval: 0.10–0.19 discrepancies) was noted. Analyzed by publication, 39 papers (25.5%) contained one or more disclosure discrepancies among authors, ranging from one discrepancy (11.8% of papers) to nine discrepancies (0.7%), with an average of 2.1 authorship disclosure discrepancies per paper. CONCLUSIONS: A significant percentage of authors' disclosures differ between time of presentation and subsequent publication within otolaryngology. Although valid reasons for these discrepancies may exist, analysis of these discrepancies is important for conflict-of-interest determination.

‘From Felix to the helix, and from the cradle to the grave – Semon's contribution to thyroid surgery’, Royal Society of Medicine, 1 November 2019, London, UK

2020 ◽  
Vol 134 (5) ◽  
pp. 381-386
Author(s):  
J C Watkinson
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Conflict Of Interest ◽  
Thyroid Surgery ◽  
Royal Society ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
History Of ◽  
President Elect

Mr President, Mr President Elect, Fellows and Members, Ladies and Gentleman, it is a pleasure to address the Section of Laryngology this morning and deliver the 94th Semon Lecture. I would like to thank the Semon Committee for their kind invitation. My lecture will discuss Sir Felix Semon (the man himself), highlight the history of head and neck surgery, and then discuss the requirements of a modern-day thyroid surgeon. I have no conflict of interest and nothing to declare.

Assessing the Practice Characteristics of Otolaryngology Same-Day Appointments in an Academic Center

2020 ◽  
pp. 019459982094249
Author(s):  
Katie Geelan-Hansen ◽  
Vega Were ◽  
Kleve Granger ◽  
Dwight Jones
Keyword(s):  
Access To Care ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Appointment Scheduling ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Urgent Care ◽  
Practice Characteristics ◽  
Academic Center ◽  
Day Clinic ◽  
The Impact

Objectives to Examine the practice characteristics of same-day clinic appointments and the use of same-day appointment scheduling to provide access to care in an otolaryngology–head and neck surgery clinic. Methods Retrospective chart review of same-day clinic appointments from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2018, in patients aged >19 years at a single academic center. Demographic data, diagnoses, procedures completed, and operations completed were analyzed. Results There were 2696 visits by 2324 patients during the 3-year study period. More men than women (57% vs 43%) made same-day appointments. The mean age was 50.7 years (range, 19-99 years). Sinonasal and otologic diagnoses were the most frequently coded. A total of 1452 procedures were completed on the day of the visit, and 239 operations were completed as a result of the visit. Overall, a broad spectrum of otolaryngology care was delivered within the organizational new patient access goals. Discussion Access to otolaryngology–head and neck surgery care can be challenging. Many patients will seek care when they feel they need it, and patient conditions can change unexpectedly. Offering same-day scheduling can allow patients timely health care and appropriate care. Implications for Practice Same-day appointment scheduling can provide access to care and urgent care for patients. The department of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery has been able to maintain a high rate of providing new patient appointments within 10 days with this method. Further considerations for the impact of same-day scheduling on no-show rates and patient satisfaction can be evaluated.

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