Minimally Invasive Therapy and Allied Technologies : new solutions to old problems

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On the advantages and disadvantages of virtual continuing medical education: a scoping review

“…A majority of articles reported an advantage of VCME being convenience 29 - 31 (38%, n = 107), including ease of access (e.g., ability to access the program anywhere with an enabled device, regardless of geographic location), 10 , 15 , 23 , 32 - 93 reduced travel (time, distance), 10 , 15 , 33 , 34 , 39 , 53 , 54 , 58 , 70 , 82 , 91 , 94 - 113 and scheduling flexibility. 32 - 34 , 39 , 40 , 44 - 46 , 49 , 51 , 52 , 61 , 63 , 64 , 69 , 75 , 81 , 83 , 88 , 92 , 94 , 97 , 98 , 106 , 113 - 132 This data was gathered through surveys (e.g., questionnaires, evaluation forms) ( n = 57); focus groups ( n = 1); interviews ( n = 5); a combination of surveys, focus groups and/or interviews, ( n = 6); general feedback (e.g., comments from participants) ( n = 3); data analysis (e.g., using analytics to measure participation and engagement) ( n = 1); or feedback from VCME organizers ( n = 5).…”

“…The second most reported advantage was favourable learning formats 94 (33%, n = 92), including the qualities of being self-directed/self-paced; 33 , 34 , 48 , 59 , 61 , 64 , 72 , 73 , 85 , 92 , 97 , 113 , 115 , 125 , 130 , 134 - 142 , 120 , 122 , 123 , 143 , 144 interactive; 6 , 10 , 29 , 32 , 39 , 41 , 43 - 45 , 57 , 69 , 72 , 88 , 94 , 97 , 99 , 101 , 102 , 105 , 106 , 115 , 118 , 130 , 136 , 142 , 145 - 152 engaging; 10 , 32 , 93 , 102 , 143 , 153 user-friendly; 44 , 59 - 61 , 9...…”

“…Subsequent advantages were effectiveness at improving the (short-term) knowledge and clinical practices of participants 6 - 8 , 32 - 34 , 42 - 44 , 49 , 61 , 66 , 68 , 69 , 76 , 85 , 88 , 93 , 95 , 107 , 115 , 117 , 128 , 131 , 133 , 134 , 137 , 139 , 142 - 144 , 147 , 150 , 153 , 155 , 158 , 159 , 169 , 181 , 186 , 197 , 199 - 227 (25%, n = 70); and cost-effectiveness 107 , 112 , 130 , 144 , 188 , 192 , 219 , 225 (21%, n = 59), such as low costs to implement the program, 29 , 39 , 45 , 56 , 90 , 98 , 104 , 106 , 113 , 119 ,…”

“…The second most reported disadvantage was poor design (19%, n = 53), including lack of interaction (between learner and facilitator or between learners); 34 , 51 , 59 , 67 , 70 , 77 , 79 , 84 , 88 , 90 , 104 , 112 , 123 , 135 , 142 , 168 , 208 , 216 , 224 , 239 , 243 , 251 - 256 lack of active participation; 33 , 125 , 159 , 232 , 237 , 257 , 258 logistical issues (e.g., microphone and camera placement, unmuted microphones) 36 , 58 , 59 , 110 , 174 , 232 , 236 , 259 and technology-related logistical issues (e.g., site blocked by institution); 31 , 33 , 59 , 60 , 108 , 117 , 149 , 177 , 187 , 202 , 228 , 259 not user-friendly; 34 , 59 , 66 , 149 , 208 , ...…”

“…Other reported disadvantages were lack of sufficient technological (e.g., computer, Internet) skill 34 , 45 , 51 , 59 , 60 , 70 , 72 , 73 , 106 , 125 , 148 , 150 , 155 , 178 , 208 , 243 , 261 , 262 (6%, n = 18) and lack of time 59 , 60 , 70 , 72 , 75 , 118 , 125 , 150 , 155 , 161 , 193 , 208 , 224 , 240 , 257 , 261 , 263 (6%, n = 16). In one of these studies in which there were more female than male general practitioners, many participants reported being able to access VCME from home but finding it difficult to find time while balancing family responsibilities.…”