The Impact on Urology Residents’ Learning of Social Media and Web Technologies after the Pandemic: A Step Forward through the Sharing of Knowledge
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
3. Results
3.1. Social Media (SoMe) and Residents Learning
3.2. Smart Technologies for Residents’ Teaching
3.3. The Impact of Medical/Scholar Apps for Medical and Surgical Training
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- Education and validated knowledge:
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- Structured evaluation:
- (3)
- Curriculum/Organization
4. Discussion
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Smart Technology | Key Message | Examples |
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Webinars | Provide interactive learning experiences that enable engagement with experts and peers, ability to ask questions and to receive real-time feedback | European Association of Urology (EAU) American Urological Association (AUA) Canadian Urological Association (CUA) British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) |
Podcasts | Offer convenient and accessible learning resources with possibility to learn on-the-go and access expert insights, case discussions, and updates on the latest studies | Urology Care Podcast The Modern Urologist AUA University AUA Inside Tract BJUI—BJU International EAU Podcasts |
Pre-recorded Surgical Videos | Improve surgical technique and decision-making by detailed visualizations of surgical procedures, tips, and tricks from experts | Websurg European school of Urology (ESU) Surgery in Motion |
Mobile Apps | Access to educational resources and tools on-the-go, such as surgical videos, risk calculators, case studies, and guidelines | eUROGEN UrologyMatch Mobile EAU Guidelines app AUA Guidelines app EAU NMIBC Risk Calculator |
Educational Platforms | Comprehensive and flexible learning experience by offering access to a wide range of educational resources, online courses, and assessments | EAU e-learning Urology Match Medscape Urology |
Name | Country | Content | Evidence |
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Urology Med [38] Version: 2023.3.22 | Ireland | Urology reading material Clinical cases Self-assessment Checklist for procedures/activities | Download numbers App store rating |
Society for Improving Medical Professional Learning (SIMPL) app [39,40] Version: 2.5.3 | USA | Feedback System for urologic surgery via App | Survey during implementation |
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GeSRu App Version 2.1 | Logbook for surgical procedures, instruction videos |
GeSRu Hodentumor App Version 1.0 | Classification, staging recommendation, and aftercare for testicular cancer |
GeSRu Uro Emergency Version 1.0 | Knowledge database for urological emergencies |
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Rodler, S.; Bujoreanu, C.E.; Baekelandt, L.; Volpi, G.; Puliatti, S.; Kowalewski, K.-F.; Belenchon, I.R.; Taratkin, M.; Rivas, J.G.; Veccia, A.; et al. The Impact on Urology Residents’ Learning of Social Media and Web Technologies after the Pandemic: A Step Forward through the Sharing of Knowledge. Healthcare 2023, 11, 1844. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11131844
Rodler S, Bujoreanu CE, Baekelandt L, Volpi G, Puliatti S, Kowalewski K-F, Belenchon IR, Taratkin M, Rivas JG, Veccia A, et al. The Impact on Urology Residents’ Learning of Social Media and Web Technologies after the Pandemic: A Step Forward through the Sharing of Knowledge. Healthcare. 2023; 11(13):1844. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11131844
Chicago/Turabian StyleRodler, Severin, Cristina Eliza Bujoreanu, Loic Baekelandt, Gabriele Volpi, Stefano Puliatti, Karl-Friedrich Kowalewski, Ines Rivero Belenchon, Mark Taratkin, Juan Gomez Rivas, Alessandro Veccia, and et al. 2023. "The Impact on Urology Residents’ Learning of Social Media and Web Technologies after the Pandemic: A Step Forward through the Sharing of Knowledge" Healthcare 11, no. 13: 1844. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11131844