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Closing the Gap in Global Neurosurgical Education via Online Conference: A Pre-Covid Survey.
Article in Cureus, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Overcoming barriers to neurosurgical care with technology and innovation.BMC global and public health · 2026Review
- Novel approaches to empowering health workforce: a scoping review.Human resources for health · 2026Article
- Virtual educational meetings and activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: Egyptian oncologists' experience.Ecancermedicalscience · 2021Article
- COVID-19 and neurosurgical training and education: an Italian perspective.Acta neurochirurgica · 2020Article
- A Systematic Review on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Neurosurgical Practice and Indian Perspective.Asian journal of neurosurgeryReview
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Abstract
Introduction A reliable network for peer review and feedback can lead to an increase in knowledge and improving patient care. As opportunities to participate in online continuing medical education (CME) increase, there is a reduction in the worldwide knowledge gap often due to a lack of resources to attend conferences and advanced training in person. Methods A total of 64 participants completed a 10-item anonymous online questionnaire to assess how their knowledge and applied practical skills improved by participating in online conferences, and whether this education modality adequately addresses challenges for countries with limited access to conferences or training. Results While an overall positive response toward this mode of neurosurgical education was expected, interesting insights were gained from the short-answer section, demonstrating a direct influence on clinical practice through online conference participation. Conclusion While limited in size, the study results support the expectation of a positive attitude toward neurosurgical e-learning, which translates directly to improving patient care and lessening the worldwide gap in neurosurgical education.
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