Training in obstetric anal sphincter injuries in Australia and New Zealand: A survey of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists trainees

Background Training in obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) in Australia and New Zealand relies upon consultant teaching and has not previously been assessed. Aims The aims of this study are to establish if training in OASIS is consistent and optimal in Australia and New Zealand and to evaluate...

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Published in:Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology 2022-04, Vol.62 (2), p.250-254
Main Authors: Young, Rebecca, Nippita, Tanya A. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anal Canal - injuries
Australia
Cesarean Section
credentialing
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
New Zealand
obstetric anal sphincter injuries
Pregnancy
survey
trainee
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Summary:Background Training in obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) in Australia and New Zealand relies upon consultant teaching and has not previously been assessed. Aims The aims of this study are to establish if training in OASIS is consistent and optimal in Australia and New Zealand and to evaluate trainee perspectives on supervision and teaching, along with confidence in repairing OASIS. Materials and Methods A descriptive cross‐sectional study was performed. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists trainees were sent a 21‐question survey. The survey was distributed to 725 trainees, and 132 trainees provided complete responses (18.2%). The main outcome measures were (i) comparison of confidence in performing a caesarean section versus OASIS repair and (ii) descriptive analysis of views towards training and suggestions for improvement. Results Trainees were significantly more confident in performing a caesarean section independently compared to OASIS repair (P 
ISSN:0004-8666
1479-828X
DOI:10.1111/ajo.13437