393 Opportunities to Improve the Pan-Surgical Intercollegiate Elogbook: A National, Cross-Specialty Scoping Survey. (12th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: James, T; Glasbey, J
• Is Part Of: British journal of surgery. Volume 108:Supplement 6(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-10-12
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.851
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1323

Abstract

Abstract: Aim: The Pan-surgical Intercollegiate eLogbook represents the world's largest repository of training and operative data. ASiT have recently published concerns from a nationwide survey demonstrating widespread inaccuracies in eLogbook operative case reporting. This study aimed to add to this work by identifying opportunities to improve the way eLogbook data is used and interpreted. Method: An online, self-administered, voluntary questionnaire was created on Google Forms (Google Inc, Menlo Park, CA) to explore patterns of use of the eLogbook, and highlight areas for improvement. The survey was disseminated to surgical trainees across the UK and Ireland using specialty networks and deanery training forums. Results: Fifty trainees across the country from all ten surgical specialties completed the questionnaire. 54% of respondents reported using the Mobile eLogbook Application to record procedural data and 62% reported doing this on the same day of the procedure. 52% reviewed their eLogbook data less frequently than monthly. Just 16% thought the current presentation of eLogbook data were 'very useful' or 'useful'. 72% were happy to record more detailed procedural data. 88% were interested in anonymously comparing procedural data with peers, and four-fifths reported that hospital or regional level data would influence their application choices. 96% reported that access to trainer's supervision data would influence planning of their daily clinical activity. Conclusions: This survey has identified several solutions for improving engagement and utility of the Intercollegiate eLogbook. Trainees report a desire to access enhanced analysis of individual, local, regional and national operative data.