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ArticleWorld neurosurgery: X2024

Post-pandemic paradigm shift toward telemedicine and tele-education; an updated survey of the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on neurosurgery residents in United States.

Esmaeil Mohammadi, Lonnie Smith, Ali F Khan, Benjamin Lee, Oslin Spencer, Fauziyya Muhammad, Lance M Villeneuve, Ian F Dunn, Zachary A Smith

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Article in World neurosurgery: X, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Esmaeil MohammadiDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Lonnie SmithDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Ali F KhanDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Benjamin LeeDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Oslin SpencerDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Fauziyya MuhammadDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Lance M VilleneuveDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Ian F DunnDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Zachary A SmithDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center · US

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No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Several strategies were implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic to enhance residency training and patient care. Objective: This study aims to assess the post-pandemic landscape of neurosurgical training and practice. Method: A survey consisting of 28 questions examining the challenges faced in neurosurgery and the adaptive measures was conducted among US neurosurgery residents from May 2022 to May 2023. Results: This study encompassed 59 neurosurgical residents, predominantly male (72.9%) and in later years of training (66.1%) and were distributed across 25 states. Telemedicine and tele-education were pivotal during the pandemic, with virtual lecture series, standalone lectures, and virtual discussions highly favored. Remote didactic learning increased for nearly half of the residents, while 54.2% resumed in-person instruction. Telemedicine was deemed effective by 86.4% for evaluating neurosurgical patients. Access to teaching environments was restricted for 61.0% of residents, impacting their training. The pandemic significantly influenced elective surgeries, with complete cancellations reported by 42.4%. Reduced faculty engagement was noted by 35.6% of residents, while 47.5% reported a negative impact on the overall resident experience. The majority (76.3%) considered changes to their training reasonable given the global health situation. Conclusions: Strategies implemented during the peak of the pandemic remain crucial in shaping neurosurgery training. Telemedicine has become indispensable, with widespread adoption. Tele-education has also expanded, providing additional learning opportunities. However, traditional didactic courses and hands-on experiences remain essential for comprehensive training. Balancing technology-driven methods with established approaches is crucial for optimizing neurosurgical education and maintaining high-quality patient care.

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Covid-19NeurosurgeryResidencyTele-educationTelemedicine

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PMID38497059
PMCPMC10937949
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