Digital tools for ambulatory surgery patient surveillance and beyond…

Raspado, O.

doi:10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2021.01.005

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“…Not long ago, innovative digital solutions initially found their way into medicine, blazingly fast revolutionizing all different healthcare sectors as exemplarily classified by the World Health Organization [ 7 , 8 ]. As experience has shown, there is a considerable market for digital solutions in surgery, especially day case surgery, and perioperative care [ 9 ]. Especially dealing with the recent COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2022 with a disruption of the until then known thoracic surgical service, a temporary transformation of the health care system to a predominantly remote organization to guarantee patient care, has emphasized the importance of Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery: a survey among the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Mayer,

Sotiropoulos,

Novoa

et al. 2024

Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery

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OBJECTIVES Digital transformation has drastically changed the surgical sector, but few is known about its impact on thoracic surgical practice. The aim of this paper is to report the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) survey results, assessing the impact of and the need for Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery. METHODS A 23-item survey was designed by the ESTS Digital Transformation Working Group to assess the impact of and the need for Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery. All ESTS members (1668) were invited to complete the survey between 13 March and 21 May 2022 anonymously. Data analysis was descriptive calculating frequencies and percentages. Group comparison was done using chi-square test. RESULTS The response rate was 6.3%. Surgeons from 26 European countries participated of which more than 80% were based in academic hospitals. The impact of digital transformation was rated very important (43.8%) and fundamental (22.7%) in more than two-thirds of the cases, regardless of surgeons’ age. None of the participants felt that digital transformation was of no importance and more than 85% had implemented digital platforms in their direct patient care. Almost 90% of the surgeons, currently not using digital platforms for training and education, would consider introducing them. About 70% were at least ‘somewhat satisfied’ with their current engagement in Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery. CONCLUSIONS Digital transformation seems to play a major role across European Thoracic Surgery departments in direct patient care, professional networking and surgical training. However, overall satisfaction with the current status of Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery was rather reserved, implying the need to increase the implementation of digital solutions in the latter.

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Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery: a survey among the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Mayer,

Sotiropoulos,

Novoa

et al. 2024

Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery

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“…The business edition of WhatsApp messenger, designed with professionals in mind, is recommended for these activities. Furthermore, the platform plays a crucial role in the monitoring of post-operative patients, surveillance, and remote monitoring and consultation[ 33 - 35 ]. In EDs, WhatsApp allows orthopaedic consultants to evaluate patient data remotely, offering medical decisions without the immediate physical presence of the consulting physician[ 36 ].…”

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Advancing orthopaedic trauma care through WhatsApp: An analysis of clinical and non-clinical applications, challenges, and future directions

Saini,

Jeyaraman,

Jeyaraman

et al. 2024

World J Orthop

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The integration of WhatsApp, a widely-used instant messaging application (IMA), into the realm of orthopaedics and trauma surgery has emerged as a significant development in recent years. This paper explores the multifaceted role of WhatsApp in orthopaedics, focusing on its clinical and non-clinical applications, advantages, disadvantages, and future prospects. The study synthesizes findings from various research papers, emphasizing the growing reliance on mobile technology in healthcare. WhatsApp’s role in orthopaedics is notable for its ease of use, real-time communication, and accessibility. Clinically, it facilitates triage, teleconsultation, diagnosis, treatment, patient advice, and post-operative monitoring. Non-clinically, it supports telemedicine, teleradiology, virtual fracture clinics, research, and education in orthopaedic surgery. The application has proven beneficial in enhancing communication among healthcare teams, providing quick responses, and motivating junior physicians. Its use in educational settings has been shown to improve learner’s understanding and patient care. However, the use of WhatsApp in orthopaedics is not without challenges. Risks include the potential spread of misleading information, privacy concerns, and issues with image quality affecting diagnosis and treatment decisions. The paper acknowledges the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and the need for oversight measures to ensure content accuracy. Looking forward, the potential of WhatsApp and similar IMAs in orthopaedics lies in their ability to streamline data collection and retrieval, improve doctor-patient communication, and address challenges like bureaucratic red tape and limited resources. The paper suggests that future orthopaedic practice, particularly in emergency departments, will increasingly rely on such technologies for efficient patient management. This shift, however, must be approached with an understanding of the ethical, legal, and practical implications of integrating social media and mobile technology in healthcare.

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