The phenomenal progression of technology has led to an age of powerful devices always connected through social media as well as advanced simulation and augmented reality tools. Training and education have often struggled to keep up with these technological improvements. Nevertheless, neurosurgical trainees have been recently exposed to new tools during their training such as anatomy 3D printed models or augmented reality apps. Pandemic limitations have also boosted the exploitment of online education resources in conjunction with the rising role of social media in both publishing and case discussion.
The aim of this issue is to explore the newest strategies and challenges in neurosurgical training and education. Specifically, we are interested in the latest strategies in improving surgical skills through the use of modern technologies as well as in the role of social media and online resources to improve education in neurosurgery. Validation, implementation, reliability and cost-effectiveness issues of these new strategies are also challenges to be addressed. The final goal is to have a collection of papers showcasing up-to-date tools for neurosurgical training and education to guide both students and academic tutors for the years to come.
In this special issue, we are interested in Original articles, Reviews and Technical notes about different aspects of modern and future training and education in neurosurgery like:
1) Training models.
2) Simulation tools.
3) Augmented reality.
4) Social media.
5) E-learning.
Papers may be a presentation of a tool, of a training program or of a methodology aimed at improving the training of young neurosurgeons. Articles may also focus on the role of a social media strategy or, in general of e-learning, in the education and dissemination of neurosurgical knowledge. Commentaries on reliability and economical issues, with a particular focus on low income settings are also welcomed.
The phenomenal progression of technology has led to an age of powerful devices always connected through social media as well as advanced simulation and augmented reality tools. Training and education have often struggled to keep up with these technological improvements. Nevertheless, neurosurgical trainees have been recently exposed to new tools during their training such as anatomy 3D printed models or augmented reality apps. Pandemic limitations have also boosted the exploitment of online education resources in conjunction with the rising role of social media in both publishing and case discussion.
The aim of this issue is to explore the newest strategies and challenges in neurosurgical training and education. Specifically, we are interested in the latest strategies in improving surgical skills through the use of modern technologies as well as in the role of social media and online resources to improve education in neurosurgery. Validation, implementation, reliability and cost-effectiveness issues of these new strategies are also challenges to be addressed. The final goal is to have a collection of papers showcasing up-to-date tools for neurosurgical training and education to guide both students and academic tutors for the years to come.
In this special issue, we are interested in Original articles, Reviews and Technical notes about different aspects of modern and future training and education in neurosurgery like:
1) Training models.
2) Simulation tools.
3) Augmented reality.
4) Social media.
5) E-learning.
Papers may be a presentation of a tool, of a training program or of a methodology aimed at improving the training of young neurosurgeons. Articles may also focus on the role of a social media strategy or, in general of e-learning, in the education and dissemination of neurosurgical knowledge. Commentaries on reliability and economical issues, with a particular focus on low income settings are also welcomed.