Endocrine Abstracts

Background: September is celebrated as PCOS awareness month worldwide and is aimed at improving the lives of those with PCOS, promoting research, and strengthening advocacy efforts. While significant financial and human resources are invested in promotions during this month, to the best of our knowledge, there is no evidence to show the impact of this initiative. In our study, we evaluated the global digital impact of PCOS Awareness Month, tracking commonly used hashtags as su...

Introduction: Simulation via Instant Messaging – Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) is a simulation-based training model shown to have increased clinicians’ confidence in managing cases in diabetes and endocrinology, as well as sustained clinical knowledge.1 Traditional simulation models have typically focussed on a specific group of healthcare professionals. We evaluated if there is a difference in performance between different training groups during SIMBA.<p...

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 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: There is a differential clinical learning opportunity for healthcare professionals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to high-income countries (HICs). Barriers to learning include cost, time and accessibility. Simulation via Instant Messaging - Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) is a free virtual simulation-based model aimed at improving clinicians’ professional development, without compromising patient safety. The study compared the impact of SIMBA ...

Introduction: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy in women. Studies exploring the experiences of people with PCOS reveal inadequate patient access to information and limited insight into healthcare professionals’ (HCP) attitudes regarding the condition. Simulation via Instant Messaging-Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) is a virtual simulation platform proven to increase learners’ confidence in their approach to simulated cases with a high acce...

Introduction: Educational interventions for healthcare professionals (HCPs) in diabetes and endocrinology often limits patient and public involvement (PPI). We studied the effectiveness of Simulation via Instant Messaging-Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) as a tool to improve knowledge about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in HCP and women with PCOS. Additionally, we aimed to identify and reduce gaps in knowledge and expectations between HCP and women living with PCOS.<p class="...