Vascular e-Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The EL-COVID Survey.
Ann Vasc Surg
; 77: 63-70, 2021 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1377660
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has radically changed the possibilities for vascular surgeons and trainees to exchange knowledge and experience. The aim of the present survey is to inventorize the e-learning needs of vascular surgeons and trainees as well as the strengths and weaknesses of vascular e-Learning.METHODS:
An online survey consisting of 18 questions was created in English, with a separate bilingual English-Mandarin version. The survey was dispersed to vascular surgeons and trainees worldwide through social media and via direct messaging from June 15, 2020 to October 15, 2020.RESULTS:
Eight hundred and fifty-six records from 84 different countries could be included. Most participants attended several online activities (>4 n = 461, 54%; 2-4 n = 300, 35%; 1 n = 95, 11%) and evaluated online activities as positive or very positive (84.7%). In deciding upon participation, the topic of the activity was most important (n = 440, 51.4%), followed by the reputation of the presenter or the panel (n = 178, 20.8%), but not necessarily receiving accreditation or certification (n = 52, 6.1%). The survey identified several shortcomings in vascular e-Learning during the pandemic limited possibility to attend due to lack of time and increased workload (n = 432, 50.5%), no protected/allocated time (n = 488, 57%) and no accreditation or certification, while technical shortcomings were only a minor problem (n = 25, 2.9%).CONCLUSIONS:
During the COVID-19 pandemic vascular e-Learning has been used frequently and was appreciated by vascular professionals from around the globe. The survey identified strengths and weaknesses in current e-Learning that can be used to further improve online learning in vascular surgery.
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Specialties, Surgical
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Vascular Diseases
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Vascular Surgical Procedures
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Education, Medical, Graduate
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COVID-19
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Learning
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann Vasc Surg
Journal subject:
Vascular Diseases
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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