Sergio Carmona1, Nada Alayed2, Ali Al-Ibrahim2,3, Rohan D'Souza2. 1. Medical Informatics, Information Services, Sinai Health System, Toronto, Canada. 2. Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. 3. Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dammam Maternity and Children's Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to explore the potential of using instant messaging to enhance patient-care and physician-education in obstetric medicine and maternal-fetal medicine. METHODS: This retrospective study examined real-time correspondence between a closed group of maternal-fetal medicine physicians and fellows-in-training. Correspondence was grouped into four domains. Time to obtain a response and their utility was analysed. RESULTS: Over the two-year period, 41 international members contributed 534 clinically relevant messages (291 stems and 243 responses). Of these, 33% were advice seeking, 23.4% case-sharing, 35% educational content and 8.2% miscellaneous content. The median response time was 52 min, and 53% responded in less than 60 min. At least one response in each case influenced clinical management. CONCLUSION: Instant messaging is effective for real-time clinical collaboration and could serve as an important platform for enhancing management and continuing education for obstetric medicine and maternal-fetal medicine physicians. International societies should consider exploring this avenue further.
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to explore the potential of using instant messaging to enhance patient-care and physician-education in obstetric medicine and maternal-fetal medicine. METHODS: This retrospective study examined real-time correspondence between a closed group of maternal-fetal medicine physicians and fellows-in-training. Correspondence was grouped into four domains. Time to obtain a response and their utility was analysed. RESULTS: Over the two-year period, 41 international members contributed 534 clinically relevant messages (291 stems and 243 responses). Of these, 33% were advice seeking, 23.4% case-sharing, 35% educational content and 8.2% miscellaneous content. The median response time was 52 min, and 53% responded in less than 60 min. At least one response in each case influenced clinical management. CONCLUSION: Instant messaging is effective for real-time clinical collaboration and could serve as an important platform for enhancing management and continuing education for obstetric medicine and maternal-fetal medicine physicians. International societies should consider exploring this avenue further.
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