Dr. Mazur is a Professor of Radiation Oncology and Information & Library Science and Director of the Division of Healthcare Engineering at 大象传媒 Chapel Hill. His 2022 Innovation Pilot Award鈥檚 objective was to assess the impact of an immersive VR-based educational intervention on improving surgeons’ safety behaviors and their understanding of training concepts. The research involved a mixed methods approach, observing safety behaviors of 83 surgeons using the Teamwork Evaluation of Non-Technical Skills (TENTS) instrument. The VR intervention included a 45-minute immersive training session based on TeamSTEPPS principles, followed by debriefing sessions.

Findings indicated that the VR heightened participants鈥� awareness of how fatigue, dismissive communication, and team dynamics impact psychological safety in the operating room. By simulating real-world scenarios, it demonstrated how exhaustion and distractions compromise decision-making, how seemingly minor quips or sarcasm can erode team cohesion, and how validating trainee concerns fosters a culture of safety and respect. This reinforced the importance of clear, professional communication and proactive leadership in creating a supportive and effective surgical intervention.

The results were promising, with the VR-trained surgeons showing statistically significant improvements in 90% of the safety behaviors compared to those who did not undergo the intervention. These behavioral changes were attributed to the immersive experience and enhanced understanding of teamwork and communication concepts.

Dr. Mazur’s study underscores the potential of VR in healthcare education, demonstrating its effectiveness in fostering a culture of patient safety. While the findings are encouraging, further research with larger sample sizes is necessary to confirm the generalizability of these results.

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Rachini Moosavi, 大象传媒 Health Chief Analytics Officer

Becker’s Health IT recently investigated how 大象传媒 Health is advancing thoughtful use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve clinical practice and operational efficiency. The health system is now implementing AI technology to enhance workflows across the enterprise. Chief Analytics Officer Rachini Moosavi emphasized the partnership between people and technology, focusing on redesigning processes rather than maintaining traditional methods.

Key points from the article include:

• Strategic AI Solutions: Practical AI solutions are aligned with the health system’s strategic goals for the next few years.
• Gartner’s BOAT Concepts: The health system is incorporating Gartner’s business orchestration automation technologies to dive deeper into automation.
• 2025 Focus: The focus for 2025 includes “intelligent optimization and automation,” aiming to eliminate unnecessary processes and augment or automate where possible.
• Staff Empowerment: Emphasis on reducing staff burden and enhancing human-centric tasks, allowing staff to focus on work that requires human skills while automating simpler tasks.
• Collaborative Approach: Leadership involves staff in the redesign process to ensure effective implementation and gain buy-in, addressing any trepidation around AI and automation.

Ms. Moosavi acknowledged the rapid pace of change as a challenge but highlighted the excitement around building sustainable and future-proofed organizations. By involving team members in decision-making, 大象传媒 Health aims to create a technology-enabled workflow that benefits both staff and patients.

For more information, read the article on or listen to the of Ms. Moosavi at Becker’s Hospital Review.

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The study was published in the , Oct 2024 (Vol 36. 听Issue 4). It investigates the application of advanced AI technologies to improve decision-making and efficiency in neuroanesthesiology clinical scenarios.听听 The lead investigator is Dr. Samuel N. Blacker, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and former Physician Innovator at 大象传媒 Health Enterprises.听 Among the co-authors, were three 大象传媒 Health Enterprises teammates: Carol Lewis, Michael Zimmer, and Brad Wilson.

The study tested the ability of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to answer questions relevant to scenarios covered in three clinical guidelines published by the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC).

Four neuroanesthesiologists independently assessed whether ChatGPT could apply 52 high-quality recommendations (HQRs) included in the three SNACC guidelines. HQRs were deemed present in the ChatGPT responses if noted by at least three of the four reviewers. Reviewers also identified incorrect references, potentially harmful recommendations, and whether ChatGPT cited the SNACC guidelines.

The study concluded that ChatGPT should not currently be considered a reliable source of information for clinical decision-making. Future iterations of ChatGPT may refine algorithms to improve its reliability as a source of clinical information.

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Five projects were selected from the many applications received. The selected proposals demonstrated clear dedication to improving care for our patients and strengthening our health care system and meeting the mission of the 大象传媒 Center for Health Innovation.

The selected teams include:

A pilot feasibility study of a small group professional coaching intervention to decrease burnout and improve well-being among 大象传媒 Health physicians

PI:听 Katherine Chan, MD, MPH (Department of Urology)

A Specialized Feeding Clinic for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Partnership Between the 大象传媒 Pediatric Feeding Team and the 大象传媒 TEACCH漏 Autism Program

PI:听 Krisi Brackett, PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT听 (Rehab Services- 大象传媒 Feeding Team)
Co-PI:听 Carmen Caruthers, PhD, BCBA (Psychiatry-TEACCH)

Active Identification and Dedicated Outpatient Treatment for Recurrent C. difficile Infection

PI:听听 Thomas Holowka, MD, PhD (Division of Infectious Diseases)
Co-PI:听 Luther A. Bartelt, MD (Division of Infectious Diseases)

Applications of clinical microbial whole genome sequencing

PI:听 Tessa M. Andermann, MD, MPH (Division of Infectious Diseases)
Co-PI:听 David van Duin, MD, PhD (Division of Infectious Diseases)
Collaborators: Kevin Alby, PhD (McLendon Labs) Sarah Rutstein, MD, PhD (Division of Infectious Diseases)

INSIGHT (Intelligent, Safe, In-home Gravity Halo Traction),

PI:听 Sean Zeller, MBA, MSPO, CPO (Orthopedics / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Co-PI:听 Gregory Buckner, MSME, PhD (Biomedical Engineering 大象传媒/ NCSU)

鈥淲e are incredibly grateful to every applicant who took their time to submit a proposal for this year鈥檚 Awards,鈥� said Lesley Hall, Director of 大象传媒 Health Enterprises.听 鈥淭he selection process was exceptionally challenging due to the number and extraordinary quality of submissions we received. We saw many great applications that aimed to tackle a broad range of important health care challenges.听 The strength of the applicant pool demonstrates that 大象传媒 Health is leading the way when it comes to generating ideas for disruptive innovation within healthcare.鈥�

Descriptions of the听selected applications听from this and previous years can be found online.

We are very grateful to all of the 2024 applicants for their interest and dedication, and to the volunteer Innovation Pilot Award Review Committee.听 Congratulations to the 2024 award recipients!

Established by 大象传媒 Health Care and the 大象传媒, the Center for Health Innovation initiates, evaluates and supports the adoption of disruptive, patient-centered innovations in the delivery and financing of health care. The Center strives to provide rapid assessment, coordinated facilitation, program management, partnership development and funding for innovation.鈥�To learn more about the Center, visit听www.med.unc.edu/innovation.

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For his research year, Dr. Abumoussa built an iOS app to track the tip of an external ventricular drain (EVD) catheter in real time using only a single 3D printed object. The app performs all the steps of surgical navigation on standard iPhone and iPad Pros. The placement of EVDs and VPS are some of the most common, critical, and life-saving procedures performed by neurosurgeons. Errors and misplacement of these catheters can cause serious and even life-threatening consequences for patients.

Dr. Abumoussa鈥檚 goal is to reduce the cost and risk associated with caring for patients with complex hydrocephalus by improving the safety, reliability, and availability of navigational adjuncts for flexible endoscopy. This grant allows Dr. Abumoussa and his team to extend the capabilities of this technology to assist with the placement of ventricular catheters for complex hydrocephalus. 鈥淲e are so honored by this award and opportunity from the Peds Section and KLS Martin to extend our work,鈥� said Dr. Abumoussa. 鈥淲e believe this will address an important issue for our pediatric patients and their families.鈥�

Dr. Abumoussa is the principal investigator of the study. His co-principal investigators include 大象传媒 Health鈥檚 pediatric neurosurgeons Dr. Carolyn Quinsey and Dr. Scott Elton, Dr. Yueh Lee from 大象传媒 Health鈥檚 Department of Radiology, and Dr. Sivakumar Jaikumar at 大象传媒 Health Rex.

KLS Martin Group develops and markets medical technology solutions with a passion for surgical innovation and advancing patient treatment worldwide. The KLS Martin Innovations Challenge Award provides funding to support early work toward developing innovations that could one day be adopted by industry partners or result in new companies.

Text provided by: Makenzie Hardy, Marketing Coordinator, 大象传媒 Health Department of Neurosurgery with additions.

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