Communication, collaboration and contagion: "Virtualisation" of anatomy during COVID‐19. Issue 1 (5th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Byrnes, Kevin G.; Kiely, Patrick A.; Dunne, Colum P.; McDermott, Kieran W.; Coffey, John Calvin
• Is Part Of: Clinical anatomy. Volume 34:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 82
• Page End: 89
• Publication Date: 2020-08-05
• Subjects: anatomy -- COVID‐19 in lieu of medicine -- embryology -- medical education -- medicine -- surgery; Anatomy -- Periodicals; Anatomy -- Periodicals; 611
• DOI: 10.1002/ca.23649
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0897-3806

Abstract

Abstract: COVID‐19 has generated a global need for technologies that enable communication, collaboration, education and scientific discourse whilst maintaining physical distance. University closures due to COVID‐19 and physical distancing measures disrupt academic activities that previously occurred face‐to‐face. Restrictions placed on universities due to COVID‐19 have precluded most conventional forms of education, assessment, research and scientific discourse. Anatomists now require valid, robust and easy‐to‐use communication tools to facilitate remote teaching, learning and research. Recent advances in communication, video conferencing and digital technologies may facilitate continuity of teaching and research activities. Examples include highly‐interactive video conferencing technology, collaborative tools, social media and networking platforms. In this narrative review, we examine the utility of these technologies in supporting effective communication and professional activities of anatomists during COVID‐19 and after.