Catherine A. Matthews, MD, FACS, FACOG, FPMRS presented “Managing Screen Time Isn’t Just for Kids: Tips to Break the Spell” during the 11th Urology Today Conference on October 29, 2023.
How to cite: Matthews, Catherine A. “Managing Screen Time Isn’t Just for Kids: Tips to Break the Spell.” October 29, 2023. Accessed Aug 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/managing-screen-time-isnt-just-for-kids-tips-to-break-the-spell/
Managing Screen Time Isn’t Just for Kids: Tips to Break the Spell – Summary
Catherine A. Matthews, MD, FACS, FACOG, FPMRS, addresses the pressing issue of excessive screen time, emphasizing its impact on adults as well as children. She discusses the physical and psychological consequences of prolonged screen use, including eye strain, disrupted sleep patterns, decreased physical activity, and increased stress and anxiety, and provides practical strategies to mitigate these negative effects.
Dr. Matthews also discusses the psychological impact of screen time, noting that excessive use is linked to higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, and provides encouraging solutions to alleviate these symptoms.
About The 11th Urology Today Conference:
Presented by chair Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS, the 11th Urology Today conference was designed to keep urologists, urologic oncologists, and other healthcare providers educated on the most pertinent issues in urology practices. Areas of focus included urologic oncology, men’s health and reconstruction, female urology, pediatric urology, kidney stones and related conditions, and methods of providing the best care amidst the required logistics of the business side of medicine.
For further educational activities from this conference, visit our collection page.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Matthews is Professor of Urology and Gynecology at Wake Forest Baptist Health where
she serves as the Fellowship Director and Co-Director of the joint service line for Female
Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Matthews is passionate about patient care
and medical education and has received numerous awards for outstanding clinical service as
well as a multitude of local and national teaching awards. Dr. Matthews is the Chair of the
Education Committee for the International Urogynecology Association and serves as a
national board examiner for Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is frequently invited to lecture
and perform live surgery at conferences nationally and internationally. Dr. Matthews’
research areas include outcomes of prolapse repair; fecal incontinence; bladder pain
syndrome and stem cell therapy for urinary and bowel incontinence and has contributed
almost 100 publications to the peer-reviewed literature.
