The impact of COVID-19 on Canadian urology residents

Chan, Ernest; Stringer, Leandra; Wang, Peter Zhan Tao; Davé, Sumit; Campbell, Jeffrey

doi:10.5489/cuaj.6713

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“…Urology residency programs cancelled most educational/scientific in-person activities and developed a number of online educational programs including case based discussion and journal club web meetings, subspeciality web conference, pre-recorded video lectures, online courses and online general urology department grand rounds. (7, 14) Furthermore, local, national, and international societies have implemented various educational activities such as webinars with ample access to participants that have also contributed to mitigate residents’ educational curtailment(6, 15, 16).…”

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Impact of COVID-19 on education, health and lifestyle behaviour of Brazilian urology residents

Prezotti

Henriques

Favorito

et al. 2021

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ObjectivesTo evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical and surgical practice, educational activities, health and lifestyle behavior of Brazilian urology residents.Materials and MethodsA web-based survey was sent to 468 Brazilian urology residents from postgraduate years (PGY) 3 to 5 to collect data on clinical practice and training after 4 months of COVID-19. We also assessed health-related and behavior changes, rate of infection by SARS-CoV-2, deployment to the front line of COVID-19, residents’ concerns, and access to personal protective equipment (PPE).ResultsMassive reductions in elective and emergency patient consultations, diagnostic procedures and surgeries were reported across the country, affecting PGY 3 to 5 alike. Most in-person educational activities were abolished. The median damage to the urological training expected for 2020 was 6.0 [3.4 -7.7], on a scale from 0 to 10, with senior residents estimating a greater damage (P< 0.001). Educational interventions developed included online case-based discussions, subspeciality conferences and lectures, and grand rounds. Most senior residents favored extending residency to compensate for training loss and most younger residents favored no additional training (p< 0.001). Modifications in health and lifestyle included weight gain (43.8%), reduced physical activity (68.6%), increased alcoholic intake (44.9%) and cigarette consumption (53.6%), worsening of sexual life (25.2%) and feelings of sadness or depression (48,2%). Almost half were summoned to work on the COVID-19 front-line and 24.4% had COVID-19. Most residents had inadequate training to deal with COVID-19 patients and most reported a shortage of PPE. Residents’ concerns included the risk of contaminating family members, being away from residency program, developing severe COVID-19 and overloading colleagues.ConclusionsCOVID-19 had a massive impact in Brazilian urology residents’ training, health and lifestyle behavior, which may reflect what happened in other medical specialties. Studies should confirm these findings to help developing strategies to mitigate residents’ losses.

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Impact of COVID-19 on education, health and lifestyle behaviour of Brazilian urology residents

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Henriques

Favorito

et al. 2021

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“…18 Especially for the more senior trainees who would not want to lose operative skills gained through years of practice, simulation can help maintain these competencies for progression towards CCT. 19 The JCST have published a statement discussing the importance of continuing professional development throughout the COVID-19 crisis. 20 Opportunities for training and development are abundant as the medical community continues to learn how to manage patients with COVID-19.…”

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The effects of COVID-19 on training within urology: Lessons learned in virtual learning, human factors, non-technical skills and reflective practice

Fonseka

Ellis

Salem

et al. 2020

Journal of Clinical Urology

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed training and recruitment in urology in unprecedented ways. As efforts are made to ensure trainees can continue to progress, lessons can be learned to improve training and urological practice even after the acute phase of the pandemic is over. Novel methods of education through virtual learning have burgeoned amidst the social distancing the pandemic has brought. The importance of training in human factors and non-technical skills has also been brought to the fore while operating under the constraints of personal protective equipment and working in new teams and unfamiliar environments. This paper critically appraises the available evidence of how urological training has been affected by COVID-19 and the lessons we have learned and continue to learn going forward. Level of Evidence: Not Applicable.

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“…7,8 These are being incorporated into some Canadian teaching programs, allowing opportunities for CPD certification as well. 5,6 Investment by and increasing experience of educators may see new or innovative teaching strategies arise.…”

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“…4 This includes the use of online platforms such as Zoom, for didactic learning and journal clubs, and the promulgation of online lecture series hosted through several institutions. 5,6 There is little clarity on the best approach however multiple modalities are being used to continue and enhance resident education. Our study captures how Canadian urology residency programs have adapted their educational approaches, and departmental procedures.…”

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Early adaptation of urology residency educational programs during COVID-19 clinical and gathering restrictions

Gabara¹,

Visram²,

Leveridge

2020

CUAJ

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The impact of COVID-19 on Canadian urology residents

Cited by 12 publications

References 16 publications

Impact of COVID-19 on education, health and lifestyle behaviour of Brazilian urology residents

Impact of COVID-19 on education, health and lifestyle behaviour of Brazilian urology residents

The effects of COVID-19 on training within urology: Lessons learned in virtual learning, human factors, non-technical skills and reflective practice

Early adaptation of urology residency educational programs during COVID-19 clinical and gathering restrictions

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