Www.Neocirc.Org Is A Useful Multidisciplinary Knowledge Resource For Neonatal Circumcision Providers

You have accessJournal of UrologyPediatric Urology III (MP47)1 Sep 2021MP47-16 WWW.NEOCIRC.ORG IS A USEFUL MULTIDISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE RESOURCE FOR NEONATAL CIRCUMCISION PROVIDERS Max Maizels, Max Maizels, Emily Blum, Edwin A. Smith, Paola Fliman, Elizabeth Goetz, and Walid Farhat Max MaizelsMax Maizels More articles by this author , Max MaizelsMax Maizels More articles by this author , Emily BlumEmily Blum More articles by this author , Edwin A. SmithEdwin A. Smith More articles by this author , Paola FlimanPaola Fliman More articles by this author , Elizabeth GoetzElizabeth Goetz More articles by this author , and Walid FarhatWalid Farhat More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002068.16AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: On average, 5% of boys having neonatal circumcision have surgical repair of complications. Such repairs cause parents unexpected financial and emotional burdens as well as drain our healthcare system. As there has not yet been a systematic effort to reduce the incidence of complications, our research is to reduce this incidence. We begin by hypothesizing that complications are rooted in differences in circumcision knowledge across specialties. Therefore, we built a model, www.NeoCirc.org, to promote consistency in knowledge, shared it online across multiple specialties, and tested it for usefulness. Usefulness, defined broadly, is user opinions which regard model content is beneficial. METHODS: Model design and build began by holding focus groups with multidisciplinary circumcision providers who gave data by survey. We combined survey data with authors’ opinions to create www.NeoCirc.org. The model presents knowledge interactively as a single method, applicable to diverse clamp types. The knowledge is applied before (i.e., assess anatomy for clearance), at (i.e., mark the circumcision site), and after (i.e., provide home care instructions) circumcision. Finally, model was launched and its usefulness assessed by survey (Likert rating). RESULTS: Design/Build. Beginning in April, 2020 we acquired 46 focus group members specializing in: Pediatrics/Neonatology (24). Obstetrics (14), and Pediatric Urology (8). They contributed insights and assessed model content as “very valuable”: before (19/19), at (22/31), and after circumcision (21/27). Launch. There were 332 users who made 747 logins to access content: pediatricians (482), obstetricians (122), pediatric urologists (112), nurses (21) and trainees (10). Of this group 66/332 (20%) provided opinions on model usefulness from specialists in: Pediatrics (31), Obstetrics (24), Family Practice (6), or Urology (5). They indicated the model benefited them as it: was “effective” (63/66), made understanding of circumcision “significantly better” (62/65), and was worthy so “would recommend to a colleague” (63/66). This represents an overall usefulness of 95% (188/197). CONCLUSIONS: www.NeoCirc.org is a new resource of knowledge important to circumcision providers across multiple disciplines. Model usefulness is shown in that 95% of responses indicate benefit: effective learning tool, increases understanding, and would recommend. We expect sharing this model will promote consistency in knowledge across specialties and thereby systematically lead to reduce incidence of complications. Source of Funding: none © 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 206Issue Supplement 3September 2021Page: e829-e830 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Max Maizels More articles by this author Max Maizels More articles by this author Emily Blum More articles by this author Edwin A. Smith More articles by this author Paola Fliman More articles by this author Elizabeth Goetz More articles by this author Walid Farhat More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Loading ...