Welcome to GlobalSurg 2 – data collection now open!

January Newsletter

The Global Surgical Outcomes Collaboration

GlobalSurg II data collection is now open
Data collection for GlobalSurg II is now beginning
We look forward to your data being uploaded into REDCap

Protocol Summary Slides & SSI Training Module Now available
To help you participate in GlobalSurg II successfully, additional training slides for the protocol are now available on the website
http://globalsurg.org/globalsurg-ii-protocol-training-slides/
The GlobalSurg II training module is also now available on the website
http://globalsurg.org/globalsurg-2-training-module/These training materials have been designed to help you participate in GlobalSurg II and we strongly encourage all collaborators to work through the slides and SSI exercise. At the end of the SSI module there is an opportunity to complete an online form as evidence that you have completed the module.Please also visit the GlobalSurg II protocol page where you will find the protocol plus additional support documents including a data definitions dictionary and a one page data collection form that can be downloaded and printed for paper-based data collection.
http://globalsurg.org/globalsurg-2-protocol/

Data collection for GlobalSurg II can begin now – please ensure you register the study with your hospital for audit / R&D / IRB approval as appropriate. 

GlobalSurg Research Skills Webinar – now available online.
Thank you to everyone who joined the recent GlobalSurg Research Skills webinar held in conjunction with IFMSA. If you were unable to join the event live or would like a refresher, a video of the webinar is now available via the link below and will be available on the GlobalSurg website shortly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmNZGclXMtw