An Analysis of Participant Preferences Regarding Virtual Versus In-person Format of Orthopaedic Surgery Educational Materials in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev
; 8(3)2024 Mar 01.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The University of California, San Francisco Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology Surgical Management and Reconstructive Training (SMART) course has instructed orthopaedic surgeons from low-resource countries on soft-tissue reconstruction. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the course was conducted in-person; however, it was transitioned to a virtual format during the pandemic. The aim of this study was to determine participant preferences regarding a virtual or in-person SMART course format.METHODS:
Survey data were collected via e-mail after each SMART course using RedCap or Qualtrics. Statistical analyses were conducted using Stata.RESULTS:
There were 247 survey respondents from 44 countries representing all world regions, with Africa (125, 51%) the most represented. Of those who attended both an in-person and virtual course, most (82%) preferred the in-person format. In addition, all measured course outcomes were significantly better for participants attending the in-person course. The most common reason for not attending an in-person course was the cost of travel (38, 51%).DISCUSSION:
This study demonstrated a preference toward in-person learning for the SMART course. In addition, those surgeons participating in the in-person course endorsed increased positive outcomes from the course. Increased emphasis should be placed on in-person surgical skills training for low-resource surgeons.
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Ortopedia
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Procedimientos Ortopédicos
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J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev
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2024
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