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ArticleJournal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery

Hybrid Conferences in the Post-COVID-19 Era: Time Yet for a Paradigm Shift for Medical Associations.

Dinesh Kumar Devaraj, Shyamanta Barua, Neeta Karal Nair, Raghunatha R Reddy, Namitha Chathra, Aruna Devi, Dipak Kumar Agarwal, Savitha Somaiah, P Jagadish

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Article in Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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2.8field-weighted citation impact, top 9% of its field
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Dinesh Kumar DevarajDr Dinesh's Skin & Hair Clinic, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Shyamanta BaruaDepartment of Dermatology, Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam, India.
Neeta Karal NairDr Dinesh's Skin & Hair Clinic, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Raghunatha R ReddyRoots Skin Institute of Dermatological Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Namitha ChathraDepartment of Dermatology, P.E.S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Aruna DeviEssence Skin Clinic, Guwahati, Assam, India.
Dipak Kumar AgarwalDepartment of Dermatology & Venereology, Gauhati Medical College & Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India.
Savitha SomaiahRoots Skin Institute of Dermatological Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
P JagadishCuticare Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Dr. A. Ramachandran's Diabetes Hospitals · INSkin Health Institute · AUAssam Don Bosco University · INBangalore Diabetes Centre · INGauhati Medical College and Hospital · IN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Since the first COVID-19 lockdown in India was declared, all scientific conferences and related activities have been conducted in online formats (1). The ACS(I) [Association of Cutaneous Surgeons (India)] conducted its Annual National Conference called ACSICON-2021 for over 1150 delegates in mid-2021 in a hybrid mode. ACS(I) was one of the first organizations to embrace the hybrid conferencing strategy in the post-COVID-19 era in India. However, while meeting feedback and testimonials are typically gathered, there is very little public data documenting conference attendees' viewpoints. The goal of this research study was to look at the viewpoints of medical conference attendees (such as physicians and medical professionals) on hybrid conferencing as a future trend, the danger of infectivity and transmissibility of COVID-19 during and after the event, the effectiveness of stringent safety protocols and vaccination in preventing the disease and thereby assess the feasibility of hybrid conference as the most convenient mode of learning interaction in the current COVID-19 era and also Post COVID-19 era. Materials and Methods: The physical attendees were surveyed post-ACSICON 2021 conference online, using a mixed-methods technique. Attendees were given a 16-point questionnaire using Google Forms that covered subjects including the COVID-19 preventive procedure, immunization status, infection rates during and after the conference, and overall satisfaction with the hybrid conference. A total of 231 people were sent the survey questionnaire. Results: Only 0.4% ( Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic's scope has forced a paradigm change in medical practice and research (1). ACSICON 2021 is an example of how, with careful organization, strict implementation of meticulous preventive procedures, and strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocol, medical conferences may be held without danger of infection and its transmission. Given the pace with which vaccinations are being administered, a new reality in which technology and live networking intersect via hybrid conferences will result in a more engaging and adaptable medical conference experience. In the long run, this can bring about a significant shift in the conduct of scientific meetings to best suit delegates' needs and conveniences.

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