A national survey of attitudes to research in Scottish General Surgery Trainees

Roxburgh, CS; Richards, CH; O’Neill, Sean M.; Ramsay, George; Velineni, Rahul; Robson, Andrew; Watt, D. W.; Mittapalli, Devender; Milburn, J. A.; Robertson, A.; Jamieson, Nigel B.

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“…In terms of perceived barriers, top-ranked themes were time constraints (strongly agree/agree (SA/A) = C: 70%, JD: 68%), and the amount of paperwork involved (C: 68%, JD: 58%), followed by other frequent hurdles such as lack of rewards/recognition (C: 40%, JD: 18%), research being perceived as challenging work (C: 27%, JD: 27%), work being not worth the effort (C: 17%, JD: 15%), unawareness of any ongoing projects (C: 20%, JD: 40%), and lack of interest (C: 12%, JD: 10%) (Figures 1, 2). These have been identified as common themes in studies by other specialities across the globe in various proportions [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. These are all challenges in themselves to conquer, due to busy clinical settings, inadequate staffing levels, and lack of research support staff.…”

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“…The study was approved by the T&O research department as a service evaluation and did not require ethical committee approval. The questions on barriers and solutions were templated based on previous research in this area in other specialties [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. This was initially piloted amongst junior doctors and consultants in the senior author's hospital.…”

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Perceived Barriers to Participation in Clinical Research Amongst Trauma and Orthopaedic Community: A Survey of 148 Consultants and Junior Doctors in Wales

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D’sa²,

Daud³

et al. 2021

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Background: Research has led to substantial improvement in health and quality of life. It is pertinent for doctors to participate in research to keep up with the advances of modern medicine and forms one of the seven pillars of clinical governance defined by the General Medical Council. However, clinicians face multiple barriers to participating in research. The objective of this study was to identify barriers in participation and to recommend solutions for better engagement in orthopaedic research. Methodology: Trauma and Orthopaedic consultants and junior doctors in Wales were asked to complete a web-based survey with 15 questions about barriers to participation and suggestions for increasing involvement in clinical research. Results: A total of 148 completed forms were received which included 60 consultants and 88 junior doctors. The response rate was 86%. The most frequently reported barriers to clinical research were time constraints, excess paperwork, lack of knowledge about research methods, and lack of awareness of ongoing research studies. Most participants were keen to be involved in research in the future. Majority responded that they would more likely take part in research activity if there were formal training sessions and more dedicated research sessions scheduled into their timetable. Need for more incentives and allocation of a research officer were other suggestions. Most orthopaedic staff recognised the relevance of research to their job/training. Conclusion: There are multiple perceived barriers to participating in research at all levels in the orthopaedic community; however, these could be mitigated by implementing simple measures.

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Perceived Barriers to Participation in Clinical Research Amongst Trauma and Orthopaedic Community: A Survey of 148 Consultants and Junior Doctors in Wales

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D’sa²,

Daud³

et al. 2021

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“…Roxburgh et al . 's survey in Scotland by Surgical Education boards looked at the attitudes towards research in general that trainees were strongly encouraged and expected to be actively involved. Kaderli et al .…”

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Surveys still teach vital non‐technical lessons in General Surgery

Hamilton

Young

2018

ANZ Journal of Surgery

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In general surgery, observational studies are disregarded and often seen as non-noteworthy research. We intend to defend the use of surveys in general surgery and colorectal surgery. This review highlights the historical importance and contemporary utility of surveys internationally and in our region, thus reminding Australasian surgeons and clinicians in numerous disciplines of the usefulness of this research tool. Well-constructed surveys often successfully capture qualitative data otherwise impossible to collect through randomized controlled trial. The results of these surveys may advise national policies and medical registration agencies thus having a direct influence on individuals and their public health. Samples from contemporary survey-based research publications from international and Australasian authors are used to illustrate some of the vital non-technical lessons learned in recent times. © 2018 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons ANZ J Surg 89 (2019) 159-164ANZJSurg.com

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“…This is true for many other low-and middle-income countries. 6,7 In our setting, once the undergraduate medical degree is awarded, there is a 12-month internship period during which there is exposure to the majority of specialties. This is usually followed by 1 to 2 years of clinical training in a major public hospitals in an area of their choosing before enrolling in a recognised postgraduate training program.…”

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Attitudes and Perceived Barriers to Research Among Residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Trinidad and Tobago: A National Multicenter Cross-sectional Study

Persad

Mehra

Harry

2023

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development

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OBJECTIVES High-quality research forms the basis of evidence-based practice and sets the foundation for trainees to develop critical thinking skills and approach clinical problems with an inquisitive mind. The attitudes to research however vary widely and there are significant barriers to conducting research relevant to each clinical discipline. Understanding both the attitudes of residents to research and the barriers to conducting research could allow for strategies to improve this core aspect of clinical development. This aim of this study was to characterise current attitudes and perceived barriers towards conducting research among residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Trinidad and Tobago. METHODS An online survey was sent to all residents in the four major public hospitals in Trinidad and Tobago. The 10-min previously piloted questionnaire contained questions related to demographics, career level, research experience, attitudes to research as well as perceived barriers to conducting research. RESULTS The response rate was 74% (48/65). Although most (77%) respondents were interested in performing research, lack of time (56%) and insufficient training in research (59%) were the main barriers. Lack of mentorship or supervision as well as departmental issues such as access to case notes, electronic databases and bureaucratic issues were also found to hamper a research-oriented environment. CONCLUSION For residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology, curricula revision is urgently required to include protected research time, training in research methodology, formal and dedicated research mentors in order to promote a research-oriented culture that ensures a greater understanding and output of research in this specialty.

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A national survey of attitudes to research in Scottish General Surgery Trainees

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Perceived Barriers to Participation in Clinical Research Amongst Trauma and Orthopaedic Community: A Survey of 148 Consultants and Junior Doctors in Wales

Perceived Barriers to Participation in Clinical Research Amongst Trauma and Orthopaedic Community: A Survey of 148 Consultants and Junior Doctors in Wales

Surveys still teach vital non‐technical lessons in General Surgery

Attitudes and Perceived Barriers to Research Among Residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Trinidad and Tobago: A National Multicenter Cross-sectional Study

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