Self-directed Learning in Otolaryngology Residents' Preparation for Surgical Cases. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2017 Apr;126(4):296-303
Date
02/09/2017Pubmed ID
28176544DOI
10.1177/0003489417691300Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85015192263 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 9 CitationsAbstract
OBJECTIVES: To characterize the nature of surgical preparation among otolaryngology residents nationwide, determine the self-rated effectiveness and efficiency of case preparation practices, and identify potential means for educational improvement.
METHODS: A survey examining the study objectives was developed and distributed to otolaryngology residents nationwide. Survey response data were submitted to descriptive analysis and comparative analyses between junior and senior residents. Literature regarding case preparation among otolaryngology residents was reviewed.
RESULTS: Among 108 resident respondents, the most commonly used resources included textbooks (86.1%), surgical education websites (74.1%), and surgical atlases (66.7%). Time was the primary limitation (cited by 84.3%) and convenience the predominant factor influencing resource selection (92.5%). On a 5-point Likert scale, mean scores regarding effectiveness and efficiency of case preparation were 3.53 ± 0.68 and 3.19 ± 0.88, respectively. Senior residents compared to junior residents were more likely to rate their preparation as effective (3.75 ± 0.54 vs 3.40 ± 0.72, P = .008) and efficient (3.45 ± 0.85 vs 3.03 ± 0.86, P = .02).
CONCLUSION: Otolaryngology residents do not consistently rate their case preparation as effective or efficient. While there appears to be progress in self-directed learning throughout residency, room for improvement remains, with potential avenues for such improvement explored here.
Author List
Jabbour J, Bakeman A, Robey T, Jabbour NAuthor
Thomas C. Robey MD Professor in the Otolaryngology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Atlases as TopicClinical Competence
Cross-Sectional Studies
Humans
Internet
Internship and Residency
Learning
Otolaryngology
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
Surveys and Questionnaires
Textbooks as Topic
Time Factors