Gender Disparities Among Burn Surgery Leadership

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 674-680 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anisha Konanur ◽  
Francesco M Egro ◽  
Caroline E Kettering ◽  
Brandon T Smith ◽  
Alain C Corcos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Junior Faculty ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Gender Disparities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Burn Unit ◽  
Burn Surgery

Abstract Gender disparities have been described in the plastic surgery and general surgery literature, but no data have been reported in burn surgery. The aim of this study is to determine gender disparities among burn surgery leadership. A cross-sectional study was performed. Burn surgeons included were directors of American Burn Association (ABA)-verified burn centers, past presidents of the ABA, and International Society for Burn Injuries (ISBI), and editors of the Journal of Burn Care & Research, Burns, Burns & Trauma, Annals of Burns & Fire Disasters, and the International Journal of Burns and Trauma. Training, age, H-index, and academic level and leadership position were compared among surgeons identified. Among the 69 ABA and ISBI past presidents, 203 burn journals’ editorial board members, and 71 burn unit directors, females represented only 2.9%, 10.5%, and 17%, respectively. Among burn unit directors, females completed fellowship training more recently than males (female = 2006, male = 1999, P < .02), have lower H-indexes (female = 8.6, male = 17.3, P = .03), and are less represented as full professors (female = 8.3%, male = 42.4%, P = .026). There were no differences in age, residency, research fellowship, or number of fellowships. Gender disparities exist in burn surgery and are highlighted at the leadership level, even though female surgeons have a similar age, residency training, and other background factors. However, gender diversity in burn surgery may improve as females in junior faculty positions advance in their careers.

541 Gender Disparities Among Burn Surgery Leadership

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S108-S109
Author(s):  
Francesco M Egro ◽  
Anisha Konanur ◽  
Caroline E Kettering ◽  
Alain C Corcos ◽  
Guy M Stofman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Diversity ◽  
National Level ◽  
Junior Faculty ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
Gender Disparities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Burn Unit ◽  
Burn Surgery

Abstract Introduction Gender disparities have been described in the plastic surgery and general surgery literature, but no data has been reported in burn surgery. The aim of this study is to determine gender disparities among burn surgery leadership. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed. Burn surgeons included were directors of American Burn Association (ABA)-verified burn centers, past presidents of the ABA and International Society for Burn Injuries (ISBI), and editors of the Journal of Burn Care & Research, Burns, Burns & Trauma, Annals of Burns & Fire Disasters, and the International Journal of Burns and Trauma. Training, age, H-index, and academic level and leadership position were compared among surgeons identified. Results Among the 69 ABA and ISBI past presidents, 203 burn journals’ editorial board members, and 71 burn unit directors, females represented only2.9 percent, 10.5 percent, and 17 percent, respectively. Among burn unit directors, females completed fellowship training more recently than males (female = 2006, male = 1999, p < 0.02), have lower H-indexes (female = 8.6, male = 17.3, p = 0.03), and are less represented asfull professors (female = 8.3 percent, male = 42.4 percent, p = 0.026). There were no differences in age, residency, research fellowship, or number of fellowships. Conclusions Gender disparities exist in burn surgery and are highlighted at the leadership level, even though female surgeons have a similar age, residency training and other background factors. However, gender diversity in burn surgery may improve as females in junior faculty positions advance in their careers. Applicability of Research to Practice Gender disparities are a significant issue in burn leadership, which needs further discussion at national level and should be addressed more proactively through programs that emphasize leadership opportunities and mentorship for women.

Interdisciplinary Representation of Burn Surgery Journal and Society Leadership

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline E Kettering ◽  
Sarah P Erpenbeck ◽  
Guy M Stofman ◽  
Jenny A Ziembicki ◽  
Francesco M Egro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Advanced Degrees ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Major Burn ◽  
Burn Surgery

Abstract Burn care is a complex craft that requires an interdisciplinary approach. It includes a diverse array of specialty providers to provide holistic, specialized care to burn victims. This study aims to evaluate the diverse array of subspecialties involved in burn surgery journal and society leadership. A cross-sectional study was conducted in July 2019 by examining the characteristics of society and journal leaders. Current governance and committee members of the American Burn Association (ABA) and International Society of Burn Injuries (ISBI) were determined, as well as the editors of five major burn journals. Information gathered included occupation, advanced degrees obtained, and type of residency training. Of 384 editorial board members identified, 76% were physicians (n = 291), with specialties including burn surgery (n = 208, 54%) and anesthesiology (n = 22, 6%). Among nonphysicians (n = 78, 20%), 76% were medical researchers (n = 59), 8% physical therapists (n = 6), and 5% nurses (n = 4). Looking at ABA and ISBI governance (n = 29), 82% were physicians (n = 24). Nonphysician ABA and ISBI leaders were nurses (n = 2, 7%) and occupational therapists (n = 2, 7%). Of 467 identified ABA and ISBI committee members, half were physicians (n = 244, 52%). There was a wide array of nonphysician occupations among committee members, from nurses (n = 99, 21%), to occupational therapists (n = 25, 5%), and even firefighters (n = 6, 1%). Burn surgery journal and society leadership reflect the interdisciplinary nature of burn care by including an array of subspecialties. Yet, physicians tend to dominate academic burn leadership in comparison to other disciplines, highlighting the need for more nonphysician representation in leadership positions.

A Qualitative Survey Study of United States Burn Units: Pathways to a Career in Burn Surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 595-600
Author(s):  
Francesco M Egro ◽  
Erica D Johnson ◽  
Elizabeth M Kenny ◽  
Aaron M Foglio ◽  
Brandon T Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Burn Unit ◽  
Burn Units ◽  
Burn Surgery

Abstract With current changes in training requirements, it is important to understand the venues in the United States for a general surgery (GS) and plastic surgery (PS) resident interested in pursuing a burn surgery career. The study aims to evaluate the pathways to a career in burn surgery and the current state of leadership. A cross-sectional study was conducted between August and September 2017. A 12-question survey was sent to all burn unit directors in the United States, asking about their background, who manages various aspects of burn care and the hiring requirements. Responses were received from 55 burn unit directors (47% response rate). Burn units are lead most commonly by physicians who received GS training (69%), but the majority either did not undergo fellowship training (31%) or completed a burn surgery fellowship (29%). While surgical care (GS = 51%, PS = 42%) and wound care (GS = 51%, PS = 42%) were predominantly managed by GS- or PS-trained burn teams, management of other aspects of burn care varied depending on the institution, demonstrating that a shift in burn care management. The desired hiring characteristics, including GS (67%) or PS residency (44%) and a burn surgery (55%), trauma surgery (15%), or critical care (44%) fellowship. Directors’ training significantly influenced their preferences for hiring requirements. While leadership in burn surgery is dominated by GS-trained physicians, the surgical and wound care responsibilities are shared among PS and GS. Although one third of current directors did not undergo fellowship training, aspiring surgeons are advised to obtain a burn surgery and/or critical care fellowship.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on residency and fellowship training programs in Saudi Arabia: A nationwide cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 127-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ameera Balhareth ◽  
Mohammed Abdulrazzaq AlDuhileb ◽  
Fozan A Aldulaijan ◽  
Mohammed Yousef Aldossary
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Gender Disparities in Latent Tuberculosis Infection in High-Risk Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e110104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Ying Ting ◽  
Shiang-Fen Huang ◽  
Ming-Che Lee ◽  
Yung-Yang Lin ◽  
Yu-Chin Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Gender Disparities ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals DETERMINATION OF THE COMBINED WIDTH OF MAXILLARY ANTERIOR TEETH USING INNERCANTHAL DISTANCE WITH RESPECT TO AGE GENDER AND ETHINICITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (Suppl-1) ◽  
pp. S164-69
Author(s):  
Naseer Ahmed ◽  
Maria Shakoor Abbasi ◽  
Danish Azeem Khan ◽  
Shiza Khalid ◽  
Warda Jawed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Gender Disparities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Weak Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between inner canthal distance and maxillary anterior teeth width withrespect to age, gender and ethnicity. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, from Aug 2019 to Jan 2020. Methodology: One hundred participants from both genders with full permanent dentition, no interdental space or pathology and facial symmetry were included in this study. The measurements were carried out with digital Vernier caliper. SPSS-25 was used for statistical analysis. Results: The mean ± SD of inner canthal distance and width of maxillary anterior teeth were 2.99cm ± 0.46and 3.82cm ± 0.35 respectively. A significant difference was found between gender (p=0.037) and inner canthaldistance. The maxillary anterior teeth width and inner canthal distance varies amongst different ethnicities(p=0.01). The inner canthal distance does not vary with advancing age (p=0.87) whereas width of maxillaryanterior teeth varies (p=0.04). A weak correlation value of 0.47 was found between inner canthal distance andmaxillary anterior teeth width. Conclusion: This research suggests that there is a weak relationship between inner canthal distance and maxillary anterior teeth width. Therefore, a multiplication ratio of 1.27 is advised to get combined mesiodistal width of maxillary anterior teeth. Additionally, the value of both differs in various local ethnicities. Inner canthal distance does not vary with age though has significant gender disparities while maxillary anterior teeth width remains constant.

Superstition, Misconceptions, and Magical Beliefs in Burns Patients—A Cross-Sectional Study of 100 Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 652-656
Author(s):  
Suvashis Dash ◽  
Vamseedharan Muthukumar ◽  
Shardendu Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Care Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Common Phenomenon ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Food Category ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Superstitious Beliefs ◽  
Magical Beliefs

Abstract Superstitious beliefs have been frequently encountered in our day-to-day practices among patients and caretakers. Though this is a common phenomenon, there is a paucity of data pertaining to these beliefs due to various reasons. Many of these beliefs are deep engraved into the culture and mindsets of the population. This is an observational study performed in Tertiary burn care center in India during period October 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019. Data from 100 patient units were collected through a set of questionnaires given to each of patient and their caregivers/family members and responses were collected and analyzed. In the food category of superstitions, there was a thought that white colored foods had to be avoided to avoid pus discharge and wound healing in 60% of the response; eating pomegranate or drinking the juice of pomegranate improves the hemoglobin in 80% of the response. Wearing various colored strings in various parts of the body seemed to be a dominant practice in 85% of the responses, wearing the hair with origin from human, donkeys, horses, and various animals was practiced in 45% of people and wearing peacock feathers was seen in 40% of patients. About 95% of the patients thought adversely to the idea of bathing or even contact of the water with the wounds. This study is an attempt to analyze the different parameters of superstition, misconception, and magical beliefs.

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