Andreas Proske1, Björn-Christian Link2, Frank Beeres2, Sven Nebelung3, Bernd Füchtmeier4, Matthias Knobe2. 1. Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Sportmedizin, Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder Regensburg, Prüfeningerstraße 86, 93049, Regensburg, Deutschland. andreas.proske@barmherzige-regensburg.de. 2. Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Luzern, Schweiz. 3. Institut für diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland. 4. Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Sportmedizin, Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder Regensburg, Prüfeningerstraße 86, 93049, Regensburg, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Postgraduate medical education in trauma and orthopedic surgery residents largely relates to learning and teaching surgery. During this crucial stage of surgical development some of the didactic challenges are caused by heterogeneous and contradictory expectations of trainees and trainers alike. So how do residents prepare for emergency surgery? To date there is neither an expert consensus nor scientific investigations in the clinical context on this topic. METHODS: Between February and April 2015 questionnaires were issued to all physicians active in the field of trauma and orthopedic surgery within the Trauma Network East Bavaria (27 clinics, 255 physicians). The participants were asked to rate the importance of certain elements functioning in the preparation of two emergency operations using a Likert scale. The intensity with which residents generally realize these elements of preparation was also documented. The aim was to objectify if and to what extent the presumed normal practices diverge from clinical reality. RESULTS: A total of 150 questionnaires were analyzed (return rate 59%). Discussion with the consultant (85.3%, n = 128), examination of the patient (80.0%, n = 120), surgical approach (76.0%, n = 114) and study of patient files (68.0%, n = 102) were considered to be the most important elements; however, many of the participants admitted that these elements of preparation are not sufficiently performed. CONCLUSION: The personal preparation of residents for an emergency operation should be classified as extremely important; however, the requirements and reality do not seem to hold true in the clinical environment. This seems to be most likely due to structural and organizational issues.
BACKGROUND: Postgraduate medical education in trauma and orthopedic surgery residents largely relates to learning and teaching surgery. During this crucial stage of surgical development some of the didactic challenges are caused by heterogeneous and contradictory expectations of trainees and trainers alike. So how do residents prepare for emergency surgery? To date there is neither an expert consensus nor scientific investigations in the clinical context on this topic. METHODS: Between February and April 2015 questionnaires were issued to all physicians active in the field of trauma and orthopedic surgery within the Trauma Network East Bavaria (27 clinics, 255 physicians). The participants were asked to rate the importance of certain elements functioning in the preparation of two emergency operations using a Likert scale. The intensity with which residents generally realize these elements of preparation was also documented. The aim was to objectify if and to what extent the presumed normal practices diverge from clinical reality. RESULTS: A total of 150 questionnaires were analyzed (return rate 59%). Discussion with the consultant (85.3%, n = 128), examination of the patient (80.0%, n = 120), surgical approach (76.0%, n = 114) and study of patient files (68.0%, n = 102) were considered to be the most important elements; however, many of the participants admitted that these elements of preparation are not sufficiently performed. CONCLUSION: The personal preparation of residents for an emergency operation should be classified as extremely important; however, the requirements and reality do not seem to hold true in the clinical environment. This seems to be most likely due to structural and organizational issues.
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Access routes; Communication; Postgraduate medical education; Preparation for surgery; Ward rounds
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