scholarly journals 1326 Otorhinolaryngology Education and Training Innovation: A Literature Review of the Academic Year 2019-2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
J O'Hanlon ◽  
J McKenna ◽  
J Chan
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Surgical Simulation ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
And Training

Abstract Aim We aimed to summarise the literature on educational research and training in otorhinolaryngology during the academic year of 2019-2020. Method A literature search was conducted on Medline, Embase and Cochrane in accordance with PRISMA guidelines for ““(ENT or otorhino* or otolaryngo* or (ear, nose, and throat)) and (educat* or train or training or teach*)””. The search was conducted independently on 13/09/20 by two authors (JOH, JM), any discrepancy was further reviewed by a third author (JC). All original research papers published between 2019-2020 were included. Results 68 papers were included in our study. Educational research this year shifted focus on how to combat the negative impact of COVID-19 on otorhinolaryngology teaching. Although many of the interventions created for postgraduate and undergraduate education have not been formally assessed, virtual electives for medical students were found to increase interest and knowledge in the specialty. Surgical simulation represented the most common teaching method reported aside from COVID-19. 3D models were used for emergency training with an aim to increase trainee exposure to an anterior neck abscess, retrobulbar haematoma and paediatric tracheostomy. 3D models were positively rated for face and content validity and gave statistically significant improvements in confidence for trainees. Conclusions The otorhinolaryngology training in 2019-2020 has changed massively due to the pandemic. Improving on virtual learning and adapting simulation training are the key to maintain a positive learning environment for medical students and doctors in the short term. Research on the effect of COVID-19 on otorhinolaryngology education and training will be the focus in 2021.

The Resource Costs of Maintaining Learner Utilization of a Simulation Center During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 000313482110586
Author(s):  
Anastasios T. Mitsakos ◽  
Eftechios Xanthoudakis ◽  
William Irish ◽  
Walter C. Robey ◽  
Rebecca M. Gilbird ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Subgroup Analysis ◽  
Simulation Training ◽  
Surgical Simulation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Third ◽  
Contact Hours ◽  
Simulation Center ◽  
Academic Year

Background Despite advances in online education during the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on surgical simulation remains unclear. The aim of this study was to compare the costs and resources required to maintain simulation training in the pandemic and to evaluate how it affected exposure of medical students to simulation during their surgical clerkship. Methods The number of learners, contact hours, staff hours, and costs were collected from a multi-departmental simulation center of a single academic institution in a retrospective fashion. Utilization and expenditure metrics were compared between the first quarter of academic years 2018-2020. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate potential differences between overall resource utilization before and during the pandemic, and subgroup analysis was performed for the resources required for the training of the third-year medical students. Results The overall number of learners and contact hours decreased during the first quarter of the academic year 2020 in comparison with 2019 and 2018. However, the staff hours increased. In addition, the costs for PPE increased for the same periods of time. In the subgroup analysis of the third-year medical students, there was an increase in the number of learners, as well as in the staff hours and in the space required to perform the simulation training. Discussion Despite an increase in costs and resources spent on surgical simulation during the pandemic, the utilization by academic entities has remained unaffected. Further studies are required to identify potential solutions to lower simulation resources without a negative impact on the quality of surgical simulation.

Essentials for Education and Training for Tomorrow's Physicians

2017 ◽  
pp. 230-252
Author(s):  
Timothy Edward A. Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Current Approach ◽  
Changing Times ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
And Training

Education and training of medical students and postgraduate residents must undergo a critical review in light of the changing times and attitudes. The demands of life in general are enough to provide significant stressors for today's students in addition to coping with pressures of balancing passing exams with meeting the expectations of family and instructors. This chapter will highlight the realities of the effect of the pressures of study on the students' mental health and well-being. It will then describe several changes that can be made to the way medical students are trained which then shifts the focus to personal growth and development and away from the traditional goals of knowledge, skills and competencies for the goal of passing the exams. In the end, this chapter will challenge readers and institutions to pause and reconsider the current approach to training of medical students.

Medical students’ perceptions and expectations regarding digital health education and training: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1357633X2093243
Author(s):  
Sisira Edirippulige ◽  
Sophie Gong ◽  
Malshi Hathurusinghe ◽  
Sarah Jhetam ◽  
Jasmine Kirk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Perceptions And Expectations ◽  
And Training

Introduction Digital health – the convergence of digital technologies within health and health care to enhance the efficiency of health-care delivery – is fast becoming an integral part of routine medical practice. The integration of digital health into traditional practice brings significant changes. Logic dictates that for medical practitioners to operate in this new digitally enabled environment, they require specific knowledge, skills and competencies relating to digital health. However, very few medical programmes in Australia and globally include digital health within their regular curriculum. This pilot study aimed to explore medical students’ perceptions and expectations of digital health education and training (ET). Methods An online survey and focus groups were used to collect information about medical students’ perceptions and expectations relating to digital health and ET relating to this field within the medical programme at the University of Queensland. Sixty-three students took part in the survey, and 17 students were involved in four focus groups. Results Most participants had no formal ET in digital health. Most participants ( n = 43; 68%) expressed a willingness to learn about digital health as part of their medical programme. Discussion Primarily, knowledge- and practice-related factors have motivated students to learn about digital health. The analysis of focus group data identified two superordinate themes: (a) drivers of digital health ET and (b) expectations relating to digital health ET. Students agreed that digital health is a relevant field for their future practice that should be taught as part of their regular curriculum.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of telemedicine education and training of French medical students and residents

2020 ◽  
pp. 1357633X2092682
Author(s):  
Sarina Yaghobian ◽  
Robin Ohannessian ◽  
Thomas Iampetro ◽  
Isabelle Riom ◽  
Nathalie Salles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
National Scale ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Regulatory Changes ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Video Consultation ◽  
And Training ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction Telemedicine is a remote medical practice that is progressively expanding in France. In 2018, regulatory changes authorised telemedicine to become part of daily clinical practice. Telemedicine education and training (ET), however, has not been widespread, despite its integration in the medical curriculum since 2009. The objective of this study was to examine the self-perceived knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) and ET of telemedicine ET from medical students and residents in France. Methods A national survey was distributed online (15 December 2018 to 3 March 2019) to approximately 135,000 medical students and residents in medical schools ( n = 38). The survey consisted of a total of 24 binary and Likert-scale questions covering telemedicine ET and KAP. Results In total, 3,312 medical students and residents completed the survey. Synchronous video consultation was the most well-known telemedicine activity (86.9%); asynchronous tele-expertise was the least recognised (40.3%). Most respondents (84.8%) stated they were not familiar with telemedicine regulations. The relevance of telemedicine for improving access to care was acknowledged by 82.8% of students and residents; 14% of respondents stated they had previously practised telemedicine during their studies; 14.5% stated they had received telemedicine ET; however, 97.9% stated they were not sufficiently trained. Discussion This is the first national scale study on telemedecine ET by medical students and residents, to date. Despite positive attitudes, participants were found to have limited telemedicine ET, knowledge and practices. The demand for telemedicine ET is increasing. Such studies that incorporate the perspectives of medical students and residents may strengthen the implementation of telemedicine ET in the future.

Digital Design and 3D Printing of Aortic Arch Reconstruction in HLHS for Surgical Simulation and Training

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 454-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Chen ◽  
Chin Siang Ong ◽  
Nagina Malguria ◽  
Luca A. Vricella ◽  
Juan R. Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Aortic Arch ◽  
Surgical Simulation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Digital Design ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Aortic Arch Reconstruction ◽  
Arch Reconstruction ◽  
And Training

Purpose: Patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) present a diverse spectrum of aortic arch morphology. Suboptimal geometry of the reconstructed aortic arch may result from inappropriate size and shape of an implanted patch and may be associated with poor outcomes. Meanwhile, advances in diagnostic imaging, computer-aided design, and three-dimensional (3D) printing technology have enabled the creation of 3D models. The purpose of this study is to create a surgical simulation and training model for aortic arch reconstruction. Description: Specialized segmentation software was used to isolate aortic arch anatomy from HLHS computed tomography scan images to create digital 3D models. Three-dimensional modeling software was used to modify the exported segmented models and digitally design printable customized patches that were optimally sized for arch reconstruction. Evaluation: Life-sized models of HLHS aortic arch anatomy and a digitally derived customized patch were 3D printed to allow simulation of surgical suturing and reconstruction. The patient-specific customized patch was successfully used for surgical simulation. Conclusions: Feasibility of digital design and 3D printing of patient-specific patches for aortic arch reconstruction has been demonstrated. The technology facilitates surgical simulation. Surgical training that leads to an understanding of optimal aortic patch geometry is one element that may potentially influence outcomes for patients with HLHS.

Perspectives of Future Physicians on Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness: Challenges of Building a Capable and Sustainable Auxiliary Medical Workforce

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 210-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather E. Kaiser ◽  
Daniel J. Barnett ◽  
Edbert B. Hsu ◽  
Thomas D. Kirsch ◽  
James J. James ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Pandemic Influenza ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Disaster Medicine ◽  
Public Health Preparedness ◽  
Web Based ◽  
And Training

ABSTRACTBackground: Although the training of future physicians in disaster preparedness and public health issues has been recognized as an important component of graduate medical education, medical students receive relatively limited exposure to these topics. Recommendations have been made to incorporate disaster medicine and public health preparedness into medical school curricula. To date, the perspectives of future physicians on disaster medicine and public health preparedness issues have not been described.Methods: A Web-based survey was disseminated to US medical students. Frequencies, proportions, and odds ratios were calculated to assess perceptions and self-described likelihood to respond to disaster and public health scenarios.Results: Of the 523 medical students who completed the survey, 17.2% believed that they were receiving adequate education and training for natural disasters, 26.2% for pandemic influenza, and 13.4% for radiological events, respectively; 51.6% felt they were sufficiently skilled to respond to a natural disaster, 53.2% for pandemic influenza, and 30.8% for radiological events. Although 96.0% reported willingness to respond to a natural disaster, 93.7% for pandemic influenza, and 83.8% for a radiological event, the majority of respondents did not know to whom they would report in such an event.Conclusions: Despite future physicians' willingness to respond, education and training in disaster medicine and public health preparedness offered in US medical schools is inadequate. Equipping medical students with knowledge, skills, direction, and linkages with volunteer organizations may help build a capable and sustainable auxiliary workforce. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2009;3:210–216)

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Medical Students in Portugal

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 986
Author(s):  
Ricardo Campos ◽  
Vânia Pinto ◽  
Daniela Alves ◽  
Celina Pires Rosa ◽  
Henrique Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Academic Year

(1) Background: The purpose of this article is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of medical students in Portugal in the period after returning to face-to-face classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, in the 2020/2021 academic year. (2) Methods: We conducted an observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study, between December 2020 and February 2021 with a representative sample of Portuguese medical students (n = 649), applying an anonymous questionnaire which was composed by a sociodemographic characterization, The Brief Symptoms Inventory–18, The Fear of COVID-19 Scale and the Negative Impact Assessment Scale. For statistical processing, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS ©) was used. (3) Results: 65.3% of participants said that self-perceived relevant anxiety symptoms, and around 10% said that they had a physical or a mental illness diagnosis. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were found for Fear of COVID-19, Somatization, Anxiety and Overall Mental Health, indicating that women, students from the 1st and last years of training had higher scores. Age, year of training, Fear of COVID-19 and Negative Impact of COVID-19 were significant predictors of overall mental health. (4) Conclusion: In our sample of Portuguese medical students, age, year of training, but mostly fear of COVID-19 and the negative impact of COVID-19 contributed to mental health symptoms.

Thinking and Suggestions on Engineering Mechanics Teaching Based on “Education and Training Program of Excellent Engineer”

2012 ◽  
Vol 591-593 ◽  
pp. 2251-2253
Author(s):  
Jie Li Duan ◽  
Yu Hua Lu ◽  
Zhou Yang
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Engineering Mechanics ◽  
And Training

Engineering Mechanics is an important specialized fundamental course for engineering specialties. In this paper, some thinking and suggestions combining with previous teaching experience were presented, In order to adapt to the demand of “Education and Training Program of Excellent Engineer”and raise high quality professional personnel. In the paper, authors carried out discussions focusing on the following aspects: enhancing teachers practice and exercise, innovation of content of courses, and improvement of teaching method and students’ participating in practice. Authors expect their ideas may arouse peers’ discussions and enough attention, Finally it may make a contribution to training excellent engineers.

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