Deutscher Rheumatologiekongress virtuell – erfolgreich tagen trotz Pandemie

Chehab, Gamal; Knitza, Johannes; Krotova, A.A.; Schneider, Matthias; Voormann, Anna; Schulze‐Koops, Hendrik; Specker, Christof

doi:10.1007/s00393-021-00997-2

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“…4,34 Although hybrid and virtual formats have already been successfully used in several fields, including surgery, dermatovenereology, and rheumatology, they have unexplored potential for further optimization and utilization. [36][37][38] It is important to consider digital inequalities and ensure that virtual conferencing opportunities are inclusive and accessible to all including those with limited access to technology, internet, and/or electricity.…”

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Reducing the Environmental Impact of Health Care Conferences: A Study of Emissions and Practical Solutions

Lichter,

Sabbagh,

Demeulenaere

et al. 2024

JCO Glob Oncol

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PURPOSE We aimed to examine the impact of different conference formats (in-person, virtual, and hybrid) of the ASCO conference on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to recommend sustainable options for future conferences. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study used data on the number of attendees, their departure locations, and the type of attendance (in-person v virtual) provided by ASCO between 2019 and 2022. The GHG emissions resulting from air and ground travel, remote connectivity, conference space utilization, hotel stays, distributed conference materials, and electricity use were estimated for each year. Emissions were stratified by attendee country of origin, type of attendance, and year. Simulations were conducted to evaluate how changes in conference size, location, and format impact emissions, as well as estimate the resulting mitigations from adopting the proposed changes. RESULTS The highest estimated GHG emissions, calculated in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e), were associated with the 2019 in-person conference (37,251 metric tons of CO2e). Although international attendees had the largest contribution to emissions in all years (>50%), location optimization models, which selected conference locations that most minimized GHG emissions, yielded only minimal reductions (approximately 3%). Simulations examining changes to the conference format, location, and attendance percentage suggested that hub-and-spoke, where multiple conference locations are selected by global region, or hybrid models, with both in-person and virtual components, are likely to cause the largest drops in emissions (up to 86%). CONCLUSION Using historical conference data, this study identifies key aspects that can be modified to reduce emissions and consequently promote more sustainable and equitable conference attendance. Hybrid conferences may be the best solution to maintain the networking opportunities provided by conferences while balancing out their environmental footprint.

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confidence: 99%

Reducing the Environmental Impact of Health Care Conferences: A Study of Emissions and Practical Solutions

Lichter,

Sabbagh,

Demeulenaere

et al. 2024

JCO Glob Oncol

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“…First, the speakers and audience members surveyed were largely satisfied in terms of statements (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8) pertaining to the journal club's format and delivery. Regarding statements (9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14) relating to the impact of the journal club, both the audience and speaking authors overall agreed on the impact the journal club had on their clinical practice or further research, and all those surveyed collectively agreed (statement 13) they would recommend the journal club to colleagues.…”

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“…Overall, the journal club combined elements of a synchronous journal club [10] and a "digital platform" approach [11] by providing links to publications for personal study ahead of time and creating a digital library for free on-demand viewing of past recordings. As suggested by Stefanoudis et al [12], wherein participants of a web-based German conference expressed their willingness to have the contents of the sessions permanently available for later viewing [13], this allowed interested individuals to explore and watch the KIJC sessions at a later time.…”

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Preliminary Evaluation of a Web-Based International Journal Club for Ketamine in Psychiatric Disorders: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Lindner,

Ebrahimi,

Kochanowicz

et al. 2023

JMIR Med Educ

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Background The use of novel rapid-acting antidepressants for psychiatric disorders is expanding. The web-based Ketamine and Related Compounds International Journal Club (KIJC) was created during the COVID-19 pandemic by UK academic psychiatrists and trainees for interested global professionals to discuss papers related to the topic of ketamine for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. The KIJC aimed to facilitate bidirectional discussions, sharing of ideas, and networking among participants. Objective The aim of this study is a preliminary evaluation of the journal club’s format for satisfaction and impact after the first year of running. Methods A website, email, and word of mouth were used for recruitment. The journal club was held twice per month using videoconferencing software in 3 parts: a 20-minute presentation, a 15-minute chaired question and answer session, and a 25-minute informal discussion with participants’ cameras on. The first 2 parts were recorded and uploaded to the website alongside links to the corresponding papers. In total, 24 speakers presented from 8 countries, typically within 2 (SD 2) months of publication. The average attendance was 51 (SD 20) audience members, and there were 63 (SD 50) views of each subsequent recording. Two anonymous web-based cross-sectional surveys were conducted from November 2021 to February 2022, one for speakers and another for audience members, separately. Various survey statements, 14 for speakers and 12 for the audience, were categorized according to satisfaction and impact, alongside obtaining participants’ primary career roles and requesting optional written feedback. Responses were compared between both groups and analyzed, including an inductive thematic analysis and a summary of lessons learned. Results A total of 30 survey responses were obtained, demonstrating overall agreement with the statements. In total, 12 (50%) out of 24 speakers and 18 (35%) out of an average of 51 (SD 20) audience members regarded the journal club’s format as satisfying and impactful. The majority (26/30, 87%) of respondents identified as clinicians (9/30, 30%), researchers (9/30, 30%), and clinician-researchers (8/30, 27%). Additionally, 11 (37%) of the 30 respondents also provided optional written feedback: 3 (10%) speakers and 8 (27%) audience members. From the written feedback, 5 main themes were derived: engagement with the journal club, desire for active participation, improving the platform, positive learning experiences, and suggestions for future sessions. Conclusions The journal club successfully reached its intended audience and developed into a web-based community. The majority of the participants were satisfied with the format and found it impactful. Overall, the journal club appears to be a valuable tool for knowledge sharing and community building in the field of ketamine use for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. A larger sample size and additional testing methods are required to support the generalizability of the journal club’s format.

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Value Proposition of the Radiology Professional Society Meeting

Cutts

Eisenberg

et al. 2023

Academic Radiology

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Deutscher Rheumatologiekongress virtuell – erfolgreich tagen trotz Pandemie

Cited by 5 publications

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Reducing the Environmental Impact of Health Care Conferences: A Study of Emissions and Practical Solutions

Reducing the Environmental Impact of Health Care Conferences: A Study of Emissions and Practical Solutions

Preliminary Evaluation of a Web-Based International Journal Club for Ketamine in Psychiatric Disorders: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Value Proposition of the Radiology Professional Society Meeting

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