Clyve Yu Leon Yaow1, Hao Ting Mok1, Cheng Han Ng1, M Kamala Devi2, Shridhar Iyer3, Choon Seng Chong4. 1. Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore. 2. Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore. 3. Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore. 4. Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore. Electronic address: choon_seng_chong@nuhs.edu.sg.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: General surgery residency training is academically rigorous, taxing and involves complex operative procedures. These trainings are synonymous with alarming burnout rates, high incidence of mistreatment reports and lower job satisfaction. Moreover, the established association between residents' levels of well-being and their capacity for empathy and patient care, emphasises the urgency to mitigate the negative connotations relating to surgical training. This systematic review aims to circumnavigate the multitude of problems faced by general surgical residents in training. STUDY DESIGN: Literature searches were conducted on electronic databases Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science Core Collection using specific search criteria. Studies that analyzed the difficulties faced by General Surgery residents were eligible for inclusion Qualitative analysis involved the derivation of analytical themes and grouping data extracted from the papers accordingly. RESULTS: After review of the full study texts, 19 studies met the inclusion criteria. The 3 main analytical themes identified were Problems regarding the Residency Programme, Work Associated Challenges, and Personal Concerns. Problems Regarding Residency Training was associated with residents' lack of experience. Work Associated Challenges highlighted problems with peer interactions, autocratic relationships, and communication with patients. Personal Concerns includes work-life balance, personal well-being and gender biases. CONCLUSION: This systematic review delves into several prevalent difficulties that general surgical residents face, ranging from work related issues to personal difficulties. The results of this review can be used to provide complementary supportive measures for general surgical residents.
BACKGROUND: General surgery residency training is academically rigorous, taxing and involves complex operative procedures. These trainings are synonymous with alarming burnout rates, high incidence of mistreatment reports and lower job satisfaction. Moreover, the established association between residents' levels of well-being and their capacity for empathy and patient care, emphasises the urgency to mitigate the negative connotations relating to surgical training. This systematic review aims to circumnavigate the multitude of problems faced by general surgical residents in training. STUDY DESIGN: Literature searches were conducted on electronic databases Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science Core Collection using specific search criteria. Studies that analyzed the difficulties faced by General Surgery residents were eligible for inclusion Qualitative analysis involved the derivation of analytical themes and grouping data extracted from the papers accordingly. RESULTS: After review of the full study texts, 19 studies met the inclusion criteria. The 3 main analytical themes identified were Problems regarding the Residency Programme, Work Associated Challenges, and Personal Concerns. Problems Regarding Residency Training was associated with residents' lack of experience. Work Associated Challenges highlighted problems with peer interactions, autocratic relationships, and communication with patients. Personal Concerns includes work-life balance, personal well-being and gender biases. CONCLUSION: This systematic review delves into several prevalent difficulties that general surgical residents face, ranging from work related issues to personal difficulties. The results of this review can be used to provide complementary supportive measures for general surgical residents.
Authors: Wilson Sim; Wen Hui Lim; Cheng Han Ng; Yip Han Chin; Clyve Yu Leon Yaow; Clare Wei Zhen Cheong; Chin Meng Khoo; Dujeepa D Samarasekera; M Kamala Devi; Choon Seng Chong Journal: PLoS One Date: 2021-08-31 Impact factor: 3.240
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