Perceptions of final-year UKZN medical students about anaesthesia as a specialty choice

Gqiba, AL; Gopalan, P D; Evans, C.D.

doi:10.1080/22201181.2017.1321862

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“…3,5,6,[11][12][13]16 In addition, studies performed solely among medical students showed that anaesthesiology was infrequently indicated as a career choice, which was attributed to insignificant exposure during undergraduate training. 14,15,17,21,22 Increasing undergraduate exposure to anaesthesiology should be considered to improve the visibility of the discipline among medical students.…”

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“…A study conducted among medical students in 2017 at a South African university found that anaesthesiology was ranked fourth in popularity as a future career. 17 The study also revealed that increasing exposure to anaesthesiology at an undergraduate level can improve the perceptions of medical students. 17 Another study found that lifestyle factors are important when considering a specialty as a career.…”

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“…17 The study also revealed that increasing exposure to anaesthesiology at an undergraduate level can improve the perceptions of medical students. 17 Another study found that lifestyle factors are important when considering a specialty as a career. 18 Gardner et al 9 found that anaesthesiology is chosen as a career because of its academic appeal or career opportunities.…”

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Career choice of anaesthetists in a department of anaesthesiology at a tertiary institution in South Africa

Manjooran

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Perrie

et al. 2021

Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia

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Background: Choosing a career in anaesthesiology depends on factors that are inherent to the profession as well as factors related to the individual. Awareness of these factors is necessary for recruitment based on the needs of the specialty and the expectations of the individual.Methods: A prospective, contextual, descriptive study design was conducted using convenience sampling. A self-administered questionnaire was used to describe the factors associated with choosing anaesthesiology as a career. This questionnaire was obtained from the USA and was modified for the South African context. It was used with permission from the original authors. The questionnaire was completed by anaesthetists at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. The results of the questionnaire were described as categorical data and chi-squared tests were used for comparisons. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Anaesthesiology was chosen as a career by 38.5% of participants while working as a medical officer. The main factor that influenced this choice was dealing with one patient at a time, which was chosen by more than half of the participants. Of the 130 participants, 94.6% were satisfied with their career choice and 89.2% would choose anaesthesiology as a career again. Conclusion:The three-to-five-year period after medical school is crucial for doctors to develop an interest in anaesthesiology. The main factor that influenced them to choose anaesthesiology as a career, was dealing with one patient at a time and most participants were satisfied with their career choice of anaesthesiology. This information can guide recruitment into anaesthesiology, especially among medical students. This study provides a foundation for further research to investigate these factors, as well as possible reasons for gender differences (which were not explored in this study).

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Career choice of anaesthetists in a department of anaesthesiology at a tertiary institution in South Africa

Manjooran

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Perrie

et al. 2021

Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia

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Capacity of Anesthesiology Residency Programs in Four East African Countries: Can Supply Meet the Demand?

Nekyon,

Mung’ayi,

Kasumba

et al. 2024

Anesthesia &Amp; Analgesia

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BACKGROUND: By 2015, 4 East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi) had identified a deficit in the number of anesthesiologists, with a mean density of 0.30 physician anesthesia providers (PAP) per 100,000 population, which was significantly lower than the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) recommended minimum of 5.0/100,000 population. This workforce shortfall has been recognized as 1 factor that may negatively affect surgical outcomes. This survey sought to assess the capacity of anesthesia residency programs to meet recommended human resource standards in these countries. METHODS: This retrospective cross-sectional study surveyed heads of anesthesia departments, principals of medical colleges that host residency programs and registrars of national medical councils in 4 East African countries. A descriptive analysis of the infrastructural characteristics, human resources, cost of training, enrollment, and output from the programs over 5 years (2015–2020) was conducted. The growth in the number of registered PAP and trends in workforce density were determined. The 2020 needs deficit was calculated based on the WFSA benchmark, and the projected workforce needs in 2030 were estimated based on the population growth trajectory. RESULTS: There were 7 accredited university-based anesthesia residency programs in 2020, with median (range) enrollment and graduation rates of 10.5 (2–18) and 5.5 (0–13) residents/country/year, respectively. Enrollment was unstable with some countries having years with no enrollment at all. Only 1 country had new programs planned. There was a median resident to supervisor ratio of 1.44 (0.89–7):1 and 50.3 (21.4–100)% of residency training supervisors had no academic faculty appointment. The median university tuition was $1677 (600–6165)/year. The number of PAP increased in all 4 countries median 5-year growth of 79.3 (22.7–150)%, with minimal impact on the low workforce density, median of 0.23 (0.04–0.35)/100,000 in 2020. The median deficit in PAP in 2020 was an estimated 1410 (589–2499) PAP, with a median need for 1763 (763–2911) new specialists per country by 2030. CONCLUSIONS: The PAP workforce deficits significantly outstripped the annual output of all residency programs. Anesthesia societies need to raise awareness about this deficit and engage policymakers to increase investment in anesthesia training, including providing scholarships and employment of PAP in training institutions. Integrating nonuniversity-based residency programs may support an increased output. The attainability of the 2030 workforce goals will need review. National strategies are needed to increase the total anesthesia workforce, which includes nonphysician anesthesia providers (NPAPs) as part of the task-sharing framework.

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A survey of the perceptions and knowledge of anaesthesia and anaesthetists among Grade 12 learners in four Johannesburg districts

Talane,

Mamoojee,

Madima

2023

Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia

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Perceptions of final-year UKZN medical students about anaesthesia as a specialty choice

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Career choice of anaesthetists in a department of anaesthesiology at a tertiary institution in South Africa

Career choice of anaesthetists in a department of anaesthesiology at a tertiary institution in South Africa

Capacity of Anesthesiology Residency Programs in Four East African Countries: Can Supply Meet the Demand?

A survey of the perceptions and knowledge of anaesthesia and anaesthetists among Grade 12 learners in four Johannesburg districts

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