Educational feedback in the operating room: a gap between resident and faculty perceptions

Abstract Background Immediate feedback regarding performance in the operating room remains a key component of resident education. The aim of this study was to assess resident and faculty perceptions regarding postoperative feedback. Methods Anonymous surveys were distributed to residents and faculty...

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Published in:The American journal of surgery 2012-08, Vol.204 (2), p.248-255
Main Authors: Jensen, Aaron R., M.D., Med, Wright, Andrew S., M.D, Kim, Sara, Ph.D, Horvath, Karen D., M.D, Calhoun, Kristine E., M.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical Competence
Education
Faculty, Medical
Feedback
General aspects
General Surgery - education
Health participants
Humans
Internship and Residency
Medical sciences
Operative performance
Perceptions
Polls & surveys
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Studies
Surgery
Surgical resident education
Survey
Surveys and Questionnaires
Washington
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Summary:Abstract Background Immediate feedback regarding performance in the operating room remains a key component of resident education. The aim of this study was to assess resident and faculty perceptions regarding postoperative feedback. Methods Anonymous surveys were distributed to residents and faculty members. Questions addressed the timing, amount, and specificity of feedback; satisfaction; and the definition and importance of feedback. Additional questions regarded the importance and frequency of feedback in 7 specific areas of surgical competency. Results Resident satisfaction with timing, amount, and specificity of feedback was significantly lower than faculty satisfaction. Perceptions of the importance of feedback for each of the 7 specific areas did not differ. Faculty members' perceptions on the frequency of feedback were higher than residents' perception in all competencies of feedback (5-point scale, all P values = .001). Conclusions There are significant differences between resident and faculty perceptions regarding postoperative feedback. Although faculty members believed they delivered appropriate amounts of timely, quality feedback, this perception was not shared by residents.
ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.08.019