ArticleVeterinary surgery : VS2021
Reshaping surgical specialist training in small animal surgery during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Remote active surveillance following tibial plateau leveling osteotomy: a preliminary study of patellar tendinitis in dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Education and Training Adaptations for Health Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review of Lessons Learned and Innovations.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Reshaping surgical specialist training in small animal surgery during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.Veterinary surgery : VS · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo assess the perceived effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on small animal surgical specialist training, among trainees and supervisors and to propose changes, based upon the results, that could be incorporated into training programs. STUDY
designAnonymous online questionnaire survey. SAMPLE POPULATION: Eighty-one eligible responses were collected in September 2020, including 52 European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) residents and 29 ECVS Diplomates acting as supervisors.
methodsDescriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Fisher's exact test was used to test for significance.
resultsA reduction in surgical case load was reported by 82% (n = 66/81) of respondents, with 82% (n = 54/66) of those believing that COVID-19 had a mild-to-moderate impact on training. Compared to supervisors, residents were less likely to feel that appropriate guidance, a safe working environment, and measures to preserve training had been provided (p < .01). Only 45% (n = 22/49) of residents reported confidence with performing teleconsultations. Ninety percent (n = 73/81) of respondents considered online "case presentations" and "edited surgical video footage" as a positive ancillary tool.
conclusionCOVID-19 has resulted in a reduction in case load and training for the majority of residents. A discrepancy between the opinions of residents and supervisors was noted on various aspects of COVID-19 related effects. IMPACT: Open communication, as well as the use of additional training tools through digital platforms may help to preserve safe and effective training during times of decreased clinical activity. While this study has focused on surgical specialist training, the results could be applied to other disciplines.
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