Endocrine Abstracts

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

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: 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) 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...

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic restricted face-to-face teaching leading to increased use of virtual learning platforms. Launched in 2019, Simulation via Instant Messaging – Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) delivers simulation-based learning to increase clinicians’ confidence in managing various clinical scenarios.Objective: To explore SIMBA’s effectiveness to sustain medical education in endocrinology during the pandemic.<p class="abstext...