Endobronchial and transbronchial biopsy experience: A U nited K ingdom survey

BackgroundTrainees are performing fewer bronchoscopies as a result of the increased use of endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration. Workforce planning and changes in trainee working patterns may also have compounded this situation. We investigated current trends in endobronc...

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Published in:Thoracic cancer 2017-07, Vol.8 (4), p.291-295
Main Authors: Fallon, Janet, Medford, Andrew R.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Confidence
Consultants
Maternity & paternity leaves
Physicians
Seniority
Skills
Supervision
Teaching hospitals
Trends
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Summary:BackgroundTrainees are performing fewer bronchoscopies as a result of the increased use of endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration. Workforce planning and changes in trainee working patterns may also have compounded this situation. We investigated current trends in endobronchial biopsy (EBB) and transbronchial biopsy (TBB) training and competency in respiratory trainees and consultants across the United Kingdom.MethodsWe performed a national survey and received 131 online responses from 58 consultants and 73 registrars across 13 United Kingdom deaneries.ResultsA significant proportion (31%) of consultants, more than half of which were new consultants, had performed
ISSN:1759-7706
1759-7714
DOI:10.1111/1759-7714.12439