Telemedicine in research and training: spine surgeon perspectives and practices worldwide.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To utilize a global survey to elucidate spine surgeons' perspectives towards research and resident education within telemedicine.

Methods

A cross-sectional, anonymous email survey was circulated to the members of AO Spine, an international organization consisting of spine surgeons from around the world. Questions were selected and revised using a Delphi approach. A major portion of the final survey queried participants on experiences with telemedicine in training, the utility of telemedicine for research, and the efficacy of telemedicine as a teaching tool. Responses were compared by region.

Results

A total of 485 surgeons completed the survey between May 15, 2020 and May 31, 2020. Though most work regularly with trainees (83.3%) and 81.8% agreed that telemedi

SUBMITTER: Shafi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7820826 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature