Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: With a global prevalence of around 10%, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine condition affecting women. Despite its prevalence, limited evidence exists around the condition and its impact on patients. Qualitative research provides insights into symptoms and experiences faced by women with PCOS that can affect management and compliance.Aim: A systematic review was undertaken to evaluate the current literature on ...

Introduction: National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends screening for emotional wellbeing as part of consultations for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Aim: We evaluated several dimensions of emotional wellbeing in people attending PCOS consultation with specialists in the UK and India.Methods: All people attending specialist clinics in a tertiary centre in the UK from October 2020 to September 2021 and in ...

Introduction: Existing educational resources for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have limited inclusion of patient perspectives. We invited women with PCOS to share their lived experiences to understand their perception and opinion on the current standard of care.Methodology: Women with PCOS aged 18-60 years were invited to complete an online survey in April and May 2021. The survey had open questions focused on their lived experiences with PCOS. Partic...

Introduction: Simulation via Instant Messaging - Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) is a simulation learning modality designed to recreate real-life clinical scenarios, in a safe environment to help improve participants’ confidence in solving such cases.Objective: To study SIMBA’s effectiveness in improving confidence in managing obesity-related cases and whether the country of residence and modality of attendance influence change in confidence.<p ...

Introduction: Simulation via Instant Messaging – Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) for Students is an online education model used to teach endocrine topics to pre-clinical medical and pharmacy students using simulated clinical cases delivered over WhatsApp. This study investigated the efficacy and acceptability of SIMBA for students compared with traditional small group teaching (SGT).Methods: The SIMBA sessions focussed on curriculum learning objectives a...

Introduction: Simulation via Instant Messaging -Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) is a virtual platform which simulates anonymised, real-life clinical cases to train healthcare professionals. Participants’ competence is assessed using an adapted version of the global rating scale (GRS) commonly used in medical schools.Aims: To compare GRS scores of participants according to country of residence and domains assessed as part of simulation.<p class="abste...

Introduction: Simulation via Instant Messaging – Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) is an online real-time simulation-based learning model which has proven to improve participants’ confidence in managing simulated cases in various conditions. Transitional endocrinology is a unique set of conditions which not only needs clinical skills but also requires excellent team working and communication skills. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of the SIMBA model in ...

Background: It is important to engage and encourage young adults from all economic backgrounds to pursue a career in science and medicine to create an equitable society. Several awareness campaigns are currently underway to improve the awareness and knowledge of various metabolic conditions to promote good lifestyle practices in adolescents. However, such opportunities do not seem to reach those from deprived areas. We conducted public engagement events on students’ attit...

Introduction: Various technological advances have infiltrated modern clinical practice. This is especially true for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). User-friendly and convenient smartphone applications like Dexcom and Freestyle Libre have positively contributed towards the control and monitoring of diabetes for patients across the globe. Simulation via Instant Messaging –Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) conducted a virtual training session for clinicians in ma...

Background: SIMBA is a simulation-based learning platform designed to increase clinicians’ confidence in managing various clinical scenarios. The restriction of face-to-face learning during the COVID-19 pandemic led to switching Simulation via Instant Messaging – Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) to entirely virtual sessions.Objective: To explore SIMBA’s effectiveness to sustain medical education in endocrinology during the pandemic.<p class=...