IC 23: Supporting Children with Neuromuscular Spinal Deformity Needing Scoliosis Surgery: a Team Approach

Learning Objectives:
1) Identify modifiable risk factors, including cardiac, pulmonary, nutritional, musculoskeletal and psychosocial , and necessary evaluation and treatments before undergoing high-risk spine surgery
2) Understand how a dedicated multidisciplinary team involved throughout the pre-, intra- and post-operative periods improves patient and family satisfaction, optimal utilization of healthcare dollars, and outcome
3) Understand and integrate how protocol-based care in spine surgery may lead to reduced complications and better outcomes with reduced length of stay and improve overall patient outcomes
4) Discuss how shared decision making and adequate preparation of the family before surgery, through the intraoperative and postoperative care improves outcomes.

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* 1. Please indicate your opinion about each of the following statements.

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The course followed description in the program.
The course began on time and was well paced.
The faculty communicated clearly and effectively.
The course used practical examples to teach points.
The faculty involved participants in the course.
The faculty allowed enough time for questions.
The course met its objectives as stated in the program.
The information presented will help me accomplish my professional responsibilities.
The course has given me a basis for making changes in my practice.

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* 2. Did this course have a commercial bias?

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* 3. Should the Academy repeat this course next year?

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* 4. Please suggest any topics of interest for a future course.

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* 5. General comments:

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