Image guidance system use amongst Canadian otolaryngologists: a nationwide survey

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dc.contributor.authorMcHugh, T.
dc.contributor.authorSommer, D. D.
dc.contributor.authorThambooTewfik, A. M.
dc.contributor.authorSmith, K. A.
dc.contributor.authorMcHugh, Tobial
dc.date.accessioned2022-07-01T03:37:02Z
dc.date.issued2022-06-13
dc.date.updated2022-07-01T03:37:03Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background The use of image guidance systems has gained widespread acceptance as an adjunctive tool for endoscopic sinus surgery. However, the accessibility and usage of this technology is variable across hospitals in Canada. Study objective The aim of this study is to investigate the availability, usage, and related issues surrounding the use of image guidance systems in endoscopic sinus surgery across Canadian otolaryngology practice settings. Methods An online survey was electronically distributed to practicing otolaryngologists across Canada. The survey contained 27 questions pertaining to the availability, usage, barriers and overall experience of image guidance systems. Results The survey was electronically sent to a total of 654 Canadian otolaryngologists of which 158 responded (response rate 24.2%). Image guidance was available to 56.3% of respondents. Of the respondents without access to IGS, 85.5% indicated they would use it if it was available. Financial (capital cost) was identified as the most important barrier in obtaining IGS by 76.3% of respondents. Conclusion Over half of Canadian otolaryngologists have access to IGS with over 85% of those without access interested in using it if it was made available. A multitude of different factors contribute to this disparity. We hope that the results of this study will help support Canadian otolaryngologists to access IGS. Graphical Abstract
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. 2022 Jun 13;51(1):27
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40463-022-00581-x
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/36592
dc.language.rfc3066en
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
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dc.titleImage guidance system use amongst Canadian otolaryngologists: a nationwide survey
dc.typeJournal Article
local.author.affiliationRady Faculty of Health Sciencesen_US
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