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Benefits, disadvantages and challenges of virtual conferencing in the COVID-19 era: Adjusting to the new normal
Ogunmodede, J A; Ogunmodede, A J; Buhari, O I N; Dele-Ojo, B F; Omotoso, A B; Agede, O A; Omotoso, A B O.
  • Ogunmodede, J A; Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
  • Ogunmodede, A J; Department of Behavioural sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. Ilorin. NG
  • Buhari, O I N; Department of Behavioural sciences, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
  • Dele-Ojo, B F; Department of Medicine, Ekiti state University, Ado-Ekit. Ado-Ekiti. NG
  • Omotoso, A B; Department of Behavioural sciences, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
  • Agede, O A; Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
  • Omotoso, A B O; Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
Research Journal of Heath Sciences ; 10(2): 162-167, 2022. figures, tables
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1370656
ABSTRACT

Objective:

The COVID-19 pandemic has had tremendous effect on the medical and scientific community. Measures instituted to curb the spread of the disease such as physical distancing and ban on large gatherings have significantly altered conferencing activities of medical professional associations. With no end in sight to the pandemic, it is certain that medical professional associations may have to make do with purely virtual or hybrid conferencing for some time to come. The objective of this paper is to highlight the benefits, disadvantages and challenges of virtual conferencing

Methods:

We searched Pubmed, Embase, Scopus, and AJOL databases from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 for publications describing the benefits, disadvantages and challenges of virtual conferencing during the pandemic. This, together with authors' experience formed the resource base for this work.

Conclusion:

We propose ways the scientific community in Nigeria can maximize the virtual conferencing while the pandemic lasts. We also advocate increased discussion about how to improve the virtual conferencing culture and the development of guidelines for purely virtual or hybrid scientific conferences
Objectif de l'étude La pandémie de COVID-19 a eu un effet considérable sur la communauté médicale et scientifique. Les mesures instituées pour freiner la propagation de la maladie, telles que l'éloignement physique et l'interdiction des grands rassemblements, ont considérablement modifié les activités de conférence des associations professionnelles médicales. Sans fin en vue de la pandémie, il est certain que les associations professionnelles médicales devront se contenter de conférences purement virtuelles ou hybrides pendant un certain temps encore. L'objectif de cet article est de mettre en évidence les avantages, les inconvénients et les défis de la conférence virtuelle. Méthodes de l'étude Nous avons effectué des recherches dans les bases de données Pubmed, Embase, Scopus et AJOL du 1er janvier 2021 au 31 décembre 2021 pour trouver des publications décrivant les avantages, les inconvénients et les défis des conférences virtuelles pendant la pandémie. Ceci, combiné à l'expérience des auteurs, a constitué la base de ressources pour ce travail.

Conclusion:

Nous proposons des moyens pour que la communauté scientifique du Nigéria puisse maximiser les conférences virtuelles pendant la durée de la pandémie. Nous préconisons également une discussion accrue sur la manière d'améliorer la culture des conférences virtuelles et l'élaboration de lignes directrices pour les conférences scientifiques purement virtuelles ou hybrides
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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Disease Transmission, Infectious / Pandemics / Social Media / Personal Protective Equipment / Physical Distancing / COVID-19 Type of study: Qualitative research Language: English Journal: Research Journal of Heath Sciences Year: 2022 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Department of Behavioural sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital/NG / Department of Behavioural sciences, University of Ilorin/NG / Department of Medicine, Ekiti state University, Ado-Ekit/NG / Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin/NG / Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Ilorin/NG

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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Disease Transmission, Infectious / Pandemics / Social Media / Personal Protective Equipment / Physical Distancing / COVID-19 Type of study: Qualitative research Language: English Journal: Research Journal of Heath Sciences Year: 2022 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Department of Behavioural sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital/NG / Department of Behavioural sciences, University of Ilorin/NG / Department of Medicine, Ekiti state University, Ado-Ekit/NG / Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin/NG / Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Ilorin/NG