Mobile app technology is associated with improved otolaryngology resident in‐service performance

Kuperstock, Jacob E.; Horný, Michal; Platt, Michael P.

doi:10.1002/lary.27299

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“…They found that app usage was associated with an improvement on overall in‐service score. Furthermore, increased app use was associated with progressive score improvement per minute of use . As more and diverse apps are developed, they will likely continue to impact and change the educational landscape.…”

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Integrative resident education curriculum to adapt to the modern otolaryngology trainee

Moskowitz

Hsueh

2019

The Laryngoscope

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Objectives/Hypothesis To examine the perspectives of current otolaryngology–head and neck surgery residents and faculty members on educational formats and approaches. To assess the effects of a novel integrative educational curriculum for residents by examining results from the otolaryngology training examination (OTE). We hypothesized that altering the current curriculum to accentuate resident participation would result in improved performance on the OTE. Study Design Prospective cohort study. Methods We conducted a study from June 2015 to July 2018. All faculty attendings and residents were asked to participate in the study and were included. A novel educational curriculum founded on the principles of experiential learning and utilizing the PulseQD app to facilitate collaborative learning was implemented. The results of a questionnaire distributed within the department and yearly OTE scores were collected. Results Residents and faculty attendings reported comparable exposure to educational formats throughout their training, although residents had more experience with flipped classroom settings. Both groups had similar attitudes toward the importance and effectiveness of educational opportunities. There was a statistically significant improvement in OTE scores in each of the 2 years after implementation of the educational changes (P = .0296 and P = .00237, respectively), with all current residents improving their scores on the most recent OTE. Conclusions Through implementation of this integrative educational curriculum our residents showed significant improvement in OTE scores. Our results suggest that this type of curriculum, which combines a variety of approaches including a flipped classroom model with active participation and integrates app technology, can improve resident performance on educational assessments. Level of Evidence 2 Laryngoscope, 130:615–621, 2020

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Integrative resident education curriculum to adapt to the modern otolaryngology trainee

Moskowitz

Hsueh

2019

The Laryngoscope

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“…Due to the ubiquitous availability of mobile devices, using mobile phones for teaching and learning in clinical medicine is a novel idea in recent years . A previous study had shown the use of mobile technology aided knowledge learning and improved examination performance for otolaryngology residents . In dermatology, dermoscopy pictures are suitable for phone wallpapers due to their clear and attractive appearance.…”

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Smartphone wallpapers for dermoscopy training in medical students and residents

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Background Several dermoscopy training programs have found the accuracy of dermoscopy examination depends on adequate training of practitioners. Smartphones are readily available and time-efficient tools for dermoscopy training.Aim To evaluate the learning efficacy of utilizing dermoscopy smartphone wallpapers to train medical students, PGY (postgraduate year)-1 trainees, and junior dermatological residents without prior dermoscopy training. Methods We designed smartphone wallpapers with dermoscopy pictures and features of several common melanocytic and nonmelanocytic conditions. Pretests and posttests were performed before and after a 10-day-long smartphone wallpaper training program to evaluate their diagnostic accuracy using dermoscopy images.Results Significant progressions were noted between the pretest and posttest scores both in the nonmelanocytic (P < 0.001) and the melanocytic (P = 0.003) sections. Medical students and PGY-1 trainees demonstrated more significant improvement in nonmelanocytic lesions, compared to dermatology residents. Residents of dermatology showed more progression in the melanocytic section than nonresidents.Limitations There were limited participants. The frequency and time allotted by each participant in perusing the wallpapers were variable. Further study of the application on clinical practice is still needed.Conclusion Smartphone wallpapers training improves dermoscopic interpretation significantly in medical students, PGY-1 trainees, and dermatological residents. The background knowledge of dermatology has an effect on the degree of improvement in the training course. Subjects and methodsThe dermoscopy training program is divided into two sections, nonmelanocytic and melanocytic. Design of dermoscopic smartphone wallpapersOne to nine wallpapers were designed for each diagnosis according to the variation and specificity of its dermoscopic features.The smartphone wallpapers contained clear dermoscopic ª

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“…Orthopedic surgeons, otolaryngologists, and obstetricians/gynecologists recently showed improved performance on in-service examinations with the integration of spaced repetition learning. 9 , 10 Still, many other surgical specialties, including plastic surgery, have yet to explore this model. And no formal spaced repetition education models have been produced for mass consumption by all trainees in any of the surgical fields.…”

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Creating a Spaced Repetition Model to Supplement Education in Plastic Surgery

Koenig

Henderson

Brooke

2022

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Summary: Plastic surgery encompasses a wide spectrum of material involving comprehensive anatomy, physiology, microbiology, biomaterials, complex surgical techniques, and many nonsurgical interventions. The core disciplines overlap extensively with the foundational knowledge of many other surgical specialties. With the ever-expanding knowledge base required to become a competent plastic surgeon, spaced repetition is a means to optimize learning in plastic surgery and help trainees master new concepts while retaining other facts that are easily forgotten. Platforms for spaced repetition are user-friendly and can be synchronized between devices to streamline progress and make efficient use of the limited free time that exists throughout the workday. Flashcard decks can be imported to these platforms to follow a spaced repetition algorithm. Currently, no publicly available comprehensive deck exists for education in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Creation of flashcard decks covering lectures, textbooks, or old examination questions can reinforce the foundational concepts of our field. Additionally, there is potential to improve resident performance on the Plastic Surgery In-service Training Examination. Once created, this comprehensive flashcard deck can be distributed to plastic surgery residency programs to pave the way for a uniform curriculum.

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Mobile app technology is associated with improved otolaryngology resident in‐service performance

Abstract: 4. Laryngoscope, 2018.

Cited by 15 publications

References 23 publications

Integrative resident education curriculum to adapt to the modern otolaryngology trainee

Integrative resident education curriculum to adapt to the modern otolaryngology trainee

Smartphone wallpapers for dermoscopy training in medical students and residents

Creating a Spaced Repetition Model to Supplement Education in Plastic Surgery

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