Imagine IR symposium: a novel approach to the problem of interventional radiology awareness and understanding among medical students

Coupal, Tyler M.; Gopee-Ramanan, Prasaanthan; Martin, Jason; Kaicker, Jatin; Athreya, Sriharsha

doi:10.1016/j.jvir.2013.12.541

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“…Full text assessments were performed in the remaining 226 abstracts and 17 papers were included in the qualitative synthesis. A total of 3665 students were included across all the studies, except for two studies where no participant number was recorded [ 12 , 13 ]. A total of five were conference abstracts (abstract only) [ 10 , [12] , [13] , [14] , [15] ].…”

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“…Six studies used a combination of surveys, performance-based tests and feedback and one study was limited to the description of an e-learning platform for IR teaching [ 13 ]. Lastly, one study reported a symposium that had been repeated twice in an effort to develop interest in IR [ 12 ]. Due to the significant variation in the intervention types and reported outcomes measurements, results could not be unified under a single domain.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Based on the parameters assessed, 12 studies were classified as “high risk” for internal validity [ [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [12] , [13] , [14] , [15] , [16] , [17] , [18] ] and 5 as “low risk” [ [19] , [20] , [21] , [22] , [23] ]. Sixteen studies used a representative population of undergraduate students and were therefore considered as low risk for external validity.…”

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“…One study reported no performance improvement [ 20 ], whilst three studies reported a statistically significant increase in students’ motivation [ 16 , 19 , 22 ]. In two studies there were no performance or motivation outcome results reported [ 12 , 13 ].…”

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Are interventional radiology and allied specialities neglected in undergraduate medical education? A systematic review

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Theodoulou

et al. 2019

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

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ObjectivesMinimally invasive interventional approaches are gaining wider acceptance with several specialities incorporating such principles. Awareness and understanding of interventional principles require efficacious education and training methodologies. We performed a systematic review to identify all available interventional speciality learning modules or training opportunities available for undergraduate medical students. We also propose a standardised framework for relevant modules.MethodsWe searched PubMed and all Ovid databases with no language restriction for studies that report and evaluate interventional speciality educational modules or similar training initiatives. We followed a prospective protocol (PROSPERO registration: CRD42018110006). Internal and external validity of the included studies was assessed. Qualitative synthesis of data was performed to define performance improvement and/or motivation towards a career in an interventional speciality.ResultsOut of 6081 records, 17 studies met the inclusion criteria, 15 of which were focused on interventional radiology. More than half of studies (9/17) were surveys where student knowledge and interest were reported as poor. 5 out of 6 studies which assessed the effect of educational interventions concluded to improved knowledge or performance. Most surveys concluded that early exposure can increase interest towards such specialities, improve knowledge and relevant motivation.ConclusionsFew studies report teaching initiatives in interventional radiology and other interventional specialities, reflecting the poor relevant motivation and knowledge amongst medical students. Simple interventions e.g. introductory lectures and simulation sessions spark interest in students and also improve knowledge as proven in the case of interventional radiology. Standardisation of such efforts via a suggested framework, Strategy Development Framework for Interventional Radiology, can further optimise such outcomes.

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