The use of progestin subdermal implants in the management of endometriosis-related pain symptoms and quality of life: a systematic review.

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the evidence for the use of progestin subdermal implants for the treatment of endometriosis-related pain symptoms and quality of life.

Methods: A literature search of PubMed, Ovid (MEDLINE and EMBASE), and Web of Science was performed from inception to December 2020. In addition, a targeted search of cited references was also performed.

HPV vaccination in male physicians: A survey of gynecologists and otolaryngology surgeons' attitudes towards vaccination in themselves and their patients.

Objective: Attitudes and barriers towards HPV vaccination were explored in a population of male surgeons in Gynecology and Otolaryngology in Ontario, Canada.

Materials/methods: An internet-based survey was distributed to male residents and physicians affiliated with the departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Otolaryngology at six Ontario universities. The survey consisted of 16 questions (3 demographic, 3 workplace exposure, 6 regarding personal vaccination, and 3 regarding patient vaccination).

Development of a Night Float Call Model for Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residency: The Process and Residents' Perceptions.

The 2013 pan-Canadian consensus Report on Resident Duty Hours identified that traditional 24-hour duty periods pose risks to the well-being of residents and should be avoided. In anticipation of duty-hour restrictions, the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residency Program at the University of Toronto developed and implemented a night float (NF) call model over a three-year span. Quarterly resident surveys have consistently shown that the NF system is preferred to traditional 24-hour call and has resulted in reduced fatigue and improved continuity of patient care.

Learning From Experience: Qualitative Analysis to Develop a Cognitive Task List for Vaginal Breech Deliveries.

Objective: Achieving clinical competence in managing safe vaginal breech delivery (VBD) is challenging in contemporary obstetrics. Novel educational strategies are required, as exposure of obstetric trainees to VBD remains limited. The aim of this study was to identify the verbal and non-verbal skills required to manage VBD through filmed demonstration by experts.

Learning From Experience: Development of a Cognitive Task List to Perform a Safe and Successful Non-Rotational Forceps Delivery.

Objective: Increased rates of delivery by Caesarean section have resulted in a reduction in rates of instrumental deliveries. This has led to a new educational challenge for teaching and development of skills. In teaching trainees, there are subconscious tasks that the supervising staff may not review because they are automatic.

Learning From Experience: Qualitative Analysis to Develop a Cognitive Task List for Kielland Forceps Deliveries.

Objective: Fetal malposition is a common indication for Caesarean section in the second stage of labour. Rotational (Kielland) forceps are a valuable tool in select situations for successful vaginal delivery; however, learning opportunities are scarce. Our aim was to identify the verbal and non-verbal components of performing a safe Kielland forceps delivery through filmed demonstrations by expert practitioners on models to develop a task list for training purposes.

Learning from experience: development of a cognitive task-list to assess the second stage of labour for operative delivery.

Objective: Ensuring the availability of operative vaginal delivery is one strategy for reducing the rising Caesarean section rate. However, current training programs appear inadequate. We sought to systematically identify the core steps in assessing women in the second stage of labour for safe operative delivery, and to produce an expert task-list to assist residents and obstetricians in deciding on the safest mode of delivery for their patients.