scholarly journals Physician perceptions of stress and telemedicine

2021 ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
Jenna Gumma ◽  
Katelyn Klimowich ◽  
Juming Pan ◽  
Philip Collins ◽  
Danielle Cooley
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Prior Experience ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Family Physicians ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Physician Perceptions ◽  
Virtual Visits ◽  
Improve Health

Introduction: Telemedicine is an emerging field in which physicians can interact electronically with patients to improve health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telemedicine has grown exponentially. As physicians work to provide equally high-quality care for their patients remotely, their experiences must be considered. Methods: This study utilized an online anonymous survey of physicians to assess their satisfaction, comfort level and student involvement when using telemedicine for patient care. Results: Overall, physicians’ experiences with the integration of telemedicine into their practices varied based on gender, the presence of medical students, age and prior experience with telemedicine. Physicians are more comfortable with telemedicine now than they had been prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and physicians who had prior experience were less likely to find it stressful to incorporate. Physicians in both the youngest (30–39 years old) and oldest (60 and older) categories reported the highest levels of satisfaction with telemedicine. Female physicians indicated they will be more likely to incorporate more telemedicine into practice in the future, beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the specialties surveyed, family physicians report the lowest levels of comfort and satisfaction with telemedicine. Conclusion: Physician respondents of this survey provided valuable data on the perceptions of the widespread incorporation of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research can follow which physicians choose to keep telemedicine integrated into their practices and how the demand for these virtual visits may change in the coming months.

Improving the Effectiveness of Consumer Health IT

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-28
Author(s):  
Teresa Zayas-Cabán ◽  
Kevin J. Chaney
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Healthcare Research ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Health It ◽  
High Quality ◽  
It Applications ◽  
Improved Design ◽  
Improve Health

Many of the most successful health information technology (IT) applications have made it easier for clinicians to provide high-quality care to patients. However, despite the demonstrated effectiveness of consumer health IT applications to improve health outcomes, their uptake lags. Improved design of consumer health IT applications may enable broader acceptance and increase use. Thus, a project supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) was conducted to uncover design methods used in other industries that might be extended to the design of consumer health IT applications. This paper summarizes the findings from that project.

Pilot Project: Does formal bedside training of medical students with a FAST exam increase their knowledge and comfort level with ultrasound use in a community family medicine practice setting?

POCUS Journal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-17
Author(s):  
Rimi Sambi, MD ◽  
Heather Sawula, MD ◽  
Brent Wolfrom, MD ◽  
Joseph Newbigging, MD
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Fast Exam

As point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) becomes increasingly popular and a standard of care in many clinical settings, the interest for integration in medical undergraduate curriculum is also growing [1]. This project aims to assess whether formal bedside Focused Abdominal Scan for Trauma (FAST) exam training of medical students increases their knowledge and comfort with the use of bedside ultrasound in a family medicine setting at Queen’s University. Third year medical students (n=18) were recruited to participate in a training session involving a 1-hour online video and 2-hour hands-on session. Knowledge based surveys were completed before and after the training. A survey was completed 4 months after the teaching session evaluating knowledge retention, comfort, and application of skills. Student knowledge of PoCUS and FAST increased and was maintained (pre-training 56%±20%, post-training 82%±10%, p<0.001). Self-evaluation of comfort performing a FAST examination (5-point Likert scale) similarly increased post-training session (pre-training 1.4±0.8, post-training 3.8±0.9, p<0.005), but decreased 4 months later (3±1.2, p<0.005). Students in this study were unanimously interested in ultrasound training and the methods used effectively increased theoretical knowledge and comfort with use. Students did not retain their comfort levels with FAST exam 4 months after the training session, nor did they have the opportunity to utilize the skills learned. Further evidence is required to identify the applicability of these results to undergraduate curriculum development.

scholarly journals Predictors of Manual Dexterity in Simulation-Based Cataract Surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. e239-e243
Author(s):  
Laura Palazzolo ◽  
Anna Kozlova ◽  
John J. Laudi ◽  
Allison E. Rizzuti
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Prior Experience ◽  
Musical Instruments ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Surgical Simulator ◽  
Technical Ability ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
And Training

Abstract Introduction The aim of this study is to determine if prior experience with fine motor hobbies influences a surgeon-in-training's performance on a cataract surgical simulator. Materials and Methods Medical students (n = 70) performed navigation, forceps, and capsulorhexis simulations using the Eyesi Ophthalmosurgical Simulator. Participants were surveyed regarding fine motor hobby experiences, including musical instruments, video games, sewing, knitting, origami, painting, crafting, jewelry making, drawing, and extracurricular dissection. Results Medical students with extracurricular dissection experience, including work in research laboratories involving microscopic animal dissection, did significantly better on the forceps simulator task (p = 0.009). Medical students with drawing experience performed better on capsulorhexis (p = 0.031). No other fine motor hobbies were significant for improving simulator scores. Conclusion Drawing and extracurricular dissection lend to improved technical ability on the cataract surgical simulator. This research continues the conversation regarding fine motor hobbies that correlate with microsurgical ability and adds to the growing area of research regarding the selection and training of ophthalmology residents.

Process and outcomes in general practice consultations: Problems in defining high quality care

1995 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 969-975 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen R. Winefield ◽  
Timothy G. Murrell ◽  
Julie Clifford
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Care

scholarly journals Influencing factors for high quality care on postpartum haemorrhage in the Netherlands: patient and professional perspectives

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mallory D. Woiski ◽  
Evelien Belfroid ◽  
Janine Liefers ◽  
Richard P. Grol ◽  
Hubertina C. Scheepers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Postpartum Haemorrhage ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Care ◽  
Professional Perspectives

Teledermatology Can Produce High-Quality Care at Low Cost

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 209-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keng Chen ◽  
Stephen Shumack ◽  
Richard Wootton
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Care

Further steps to define and deliver high quality care for care clusters: the mental health care clusters and pathways website

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-13
Author(s):  
Michael Clark ◽  
Clare Hilton ◽  
Wendy Shiels ◽  
Carole Green ◽  
Christina Walters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Care

Psychosocial Beliefs of Medical Students Planning to Specialize in Family Medicine

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 987-992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred W. Markham ◽  
James J. Diamond
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Family Physicians ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Further Training ◽  
Senior Year ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Fourth Year Medical Students ◽  
Belief Scale

The psychosocial orientation of fourth-year medical students planning careers in family medicine was compared to those selecting other specialities using the Physician Belief Scale. This scale has shown that practicing family physicians have a greater psychosocial orientation than those in other specialities such as internal medicine. The current study was done to see whether students choosing family medicine already have this greater orientation before they begin training as residents. 664 fourth-year medical students received surveys during their senior year and 378 (57%) returned completed surveys. Female students had a significantly greater psychosocial orientation than their male peers, but there were no significant differences between students planning residencies in family medicine and those selecting other residencies. The greater orientation of family doctors would appear to be a product of further training and experience either during residency or later during the actual practice of family medicine.

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