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Surgery
Denise I. Garcia, Alexandria Pannuccio, Jose Gallegos, Donna Mullner, June Cameron, Rupak Mukherjee, Christian J. Streck, Andrea M. Abbott
Summary: This study aimed to improve resident satisfaction by involving residents in assessing and implementing wellness measures, and found that three interventions implemented led to improved perceptions of wellness opportunities, work/life balance satisfaction, and quality of life at 6 and 15 months postintervention. The results suggest that resident-driven wellness interventions can positively affect working conditions for residents.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Erin R. Ahart, Lisa Gilmer, Kelsey Tenpenny, Kelli Krase
Summary: To improve wellness among residents, many graduate medical education programs have implemented formal wellness curricula. This review of published literature assessed the core components of wellness curricula in graduate medical education programs. The study found that support from program leadership and opportunities for resident involvement are critical drivers of success. Most curricula included interventions related to both physical and mental health. Curricula including challenging components of professionalisation seemed to foster increased resident buy-in. The most frequently used curricular assessment tools were the Maslach Burnout Inventory and resident satisfaction surveys.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Thomas Y. Wong, Jennifer J. Huang, Jason C. Hoffmann, Jonathan A. Flug, Erin A. Cooke, Edwin F. Donnelly
Summary: This study evaluated radiology residency program and GME websites for information pertaining to resident wellness. Financial and clinical information was typically present for >50% of programs, but information regarding social initiatives was generally lacking.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jessica J. Lie, Caroline Huynh, Tracy M. Scott, Ahmer A. Karimuddin
Summary: The University of British Columbia's General Surgery Program addresses the challenges brought on by the pandemic by prioritizing the mental health of surgical residents in order to better serve patients and reduce health risks for residents. By optimizing resident wellness through efficiency in practice, fostering a culture of wellness, and enhancing personal resilience, the program aims to protect residents from the increased physical and mental health stress during this difficult time.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Gary Sutkin, Eliza B. Littleton, Louise Arnold, Steven L. Kanter
Summary: This study identified six intraoperative teaching strategies based on sociocultural learning theories which aim to improve resident surgical autonomy by assessing learner needs, providing in-the-moment coaching, and debriefing about successes and struggles.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Darci C. Foote, John N. Donkersloot, Gurjit Sandhu, Kathryn Ziegler, James Lau
Summary: The study utilized a modified Delphi technique to identify organizational factors impacting general surgery resident wellbeing and burnout. Top factors identified were compensation, vacation time, and autonomy, indicating areas for future research on resident wellbeing barriers and facilitators.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Neo Poyiadji, Chad Klochko, Jeff LaForce, Manuel L. Brown, Brent Griffith
Summary: The study evaluated the differential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on radiology resident imaging volumes, finding an overall 62.8% decline in imaging interpretation volume from pre-pandemic to intrapandemic periods. R1s and R2s experienced the greatest decline, with mammography, MRI, and nuclear medicine also significantly affected. During the pandemic, a total of 478 resident workdays were reassigned outside the radiology reading room.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jonathan Schaffir, Helen Kang Morgan, Rashmi Bhargava, Laura Baecher-Lind, Katherine T. Chen, Angela Fleming, Christopher Morosky, Celeste S. Royce, Shireen Madani Sims, Tammy Sonn, Alyssa Stephenson-Famy, Jill M. Sutton
Summary: This article discusses the labor and delivery floor as a unique learning environment that presents challenges to medical students and may negatively affect their evaluations of the obstetrics and gynecology clerkship. The article provides specific suggestions for improving undergraduate medical education in obstetrics, including student preparation, faculty development, nonphysician staff involvement, and patient education. Optimizing the learning environment in labor and delivery would enhance student experiences and perceptions of the specialty.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Elise Ameloot, Tijs Rotsaert, Thomas Ameloot, Bart Rienties, Tammy Schellens
Summary: This study investigates the impact of using learning analytics to support students' autonomy and competence needs in a blended learning environment. The findings show that teachers' adaptation based on learning analytics positively influences students' satisfaction with the adapted learning environment. However, students' basic psychological needs vary depending on the face-to-face workshop subject. The study emphasizes the importance of thoughtful blended learning course design and provides recommendations for effective learning analytics utilization in university settings.
COMPUTERS & EDUCATION
(2024)
Article
Orthopedics
Michael T. Nolte, Paul Tornetta, Samir Mehta, Brent A. Ponce, Gregory Grabowski, Norman S. Turner, Michael J. Spitnale, Monica Kogan
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on orthopaedic surgery residents, with challenges such as being deployed to nonorthopaedic care and concerns about family members getting sick. Most residents are comfortable with providing nonorthopaedic care, but they are very concerned about ensuring their own and their family's safety.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Weili Sheng, Xiaoming Kan, Bo Wen, Lin Zhang
Summary: In this study, a unique database of 1228 residential buildings in Hong Kong was constructed to investigate the impact of spatial features on electricity consumption in communal areas. Results showed that the electricity demand in Hong Kong residential buildings is related to building types and construction years.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Maya M. Hammoud, Nital P. Appelbaum, Paul M. Wallach, Heather L. Burrows, Komal Kochhar, Robin R. Hemphill, Michelle Daniel, Michael J. Clery, Sally A. Santen
Summary: The study found that nearly four in ten residents have experienced at least one incident of mistreatment, with female residents experiencing higher rates. The most common forms of mistreatment include public humiliation and offensive sexist remarks.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Nancy R. Fefferman, Michael P. Recht
Summary: To meet ACGME requirements, radiology residency programs need to have a core didactic curriculum for each subspecialty. Smaller programs with limited faculty face challenges in developing such curriculum. The success of core curriculum lecture series in cardiothoracic radiology and musculoskeletal radiology has led to the idea of creating a comprehensive curriculum series for all subspecialties. This paper describes the collaborative effort involved in building an online resident-focused core curriculum lecture series and discusses the barriers, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and outcomes of the project.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marilena Ianculescu, Elena-Anca Paraschiv, Adriana Alexandru
Summary: This paper introduces a system (RO-SmartAgeing) and a set of criteria for evaluating its impact on remote health monitoring for addressing MCI in elderly people. The system provides customized remote monitoring, health assessment, and assistance, can detect MCI early and follow its development, and supports independent living for the elderly. It is safe, comfortable, low cost, and privacy protected.
Article
Surgery
Daniel Brock Hewitt, Ryan J. Ellis, Jeanette W. Chung, Elaine O. Cheung, Judith T. Moskowitz, Reiping Huang, Ryan P. Merkow, Anthony D. Yang, Yue-Yung Hu, Mark E. Cohen, Clifford Y. Ko, David B. Hoyt, Karl Y. Bilimoria
Summary: The study found that surgical residents who frequently experience burnout and/or poor psychiatric well-being were more likely to self-report harmful medical errors. However, there was no significant increase in objectively measured postoperative outcomes for surgical patients treated in hospitals with overall higher rates of burnout or poor psychiatric well-being.