Italian Neurosurgical Residents' Experience with Research Activities: A National Survey.
Academic medicine
Career
Neurosurgery
Research
Residency
Survey
Journal
World neurosurgery
ISSN: 1878-8769
Titre abrégé: World Neurosurg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101528275
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
10 2020
10 2020
Historique:
received:
27
03
2020
revised:
11
06
2020
accepted:
13
06
2020
pubmed:
26
6
2020
medline:
31
3
2021
entrez:
26
6
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
In parallel with the progress in neurosurgery, improvements in residents' training strategies have been reported. Increasing focus has been placed on residents' participation in research. Previous studies analyzed neurosurgery residents' contributions to research activities, time dedicated to research, and outcomes. However, few studies investigating these aspects outside the United States are present in the literature. A 3-section survey was sent to neurosurgery residents in Italy to determine the current opinion, perceptions, and experiences in the research field. A review of the pertinent literature was carried out. Ninety-seven responding residents (response rate of 41.5%) self-reported an average time spent on research of 9.7 ± 11.4 hours/week. In decreasing frequency, residents were working on retrospective cohort studies (27.5%), case reports (21.7%), case series (15.5%), prospective cohort studies (13.4%), and others (16.4%). The most commonly reported factors promoting interest in research were interaction with peers (76.3%), mentorship (70.1%), and conference exposure (52.6%). Reported strategies of program support were heterogeneous with a prevalence for established collaborative agreements (59.8%) and the presence of a study coordinator (37.1%). The most frequently cited limiting factors were regulatory paperwork (70.1%), call schedule (60.8%), and lack of participating students/residents (57.7%). By describing the current status of Italian residents' participation in research, we provide additional insight into factors supporting research involvement and existing barriers. Strategies for improvement at national and departmental levels are suggested. We encourage further investigations in other countries, to provide useful information in a worldwide framework.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
In parallel with the progress in neurosurgery, improvements in residents' training strategies have been reported. Increasing focus has been placed on residents' participation in research. Previous studies analyzed neurosurgery residents' contributions to research activities, time dedicated to research, and outcomes. However, few studies investigating these aspects outside the United States are present in the literature.
METHODS
A 3-section survey was sent to neurosurgery residents in Italy to determine the current opinion, perceptions, and experiences in the research field. A review of the pertinent literature was carried out.
RESULTS
Ninety-seven responding residents (response rate of 41.5%) self-reported an average time spent on research of 9.7 ± 11.4 hours/week. In decreasing frequency, residents were working on retrospective cohort studies (27.5%), case reports (21.7%), case series (15.5%), prospective cohort studies (13.4%), and others (16.4%). The most commonly reported factors promoting interest in research were interaction with peers (76.3%), mentorship (70.1%), and conference exposure (52.6%). Reported strategies of program support were heterogeneous with a prevalence for established collaborative agreements (59.8%) and the presence of a study coordinator (37.1%). The most frequently cited limiting factors were regulatory paperwork (70.1%), call schedule (60.8%), and lack of participating students/residents (57.7%).
CONCLUSIONS
By describing the current status of Italian residents' participation in research, we provide additional insight into factors supporting research involvement and existing barriers. Strategies for improvement at national and departmental levels are suggested. We encourage further investigations in other countries, to provide useful information in a worldwide framework.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32585387
pii: S1878-8750(20)31363-2
doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.06.105
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
e101-e110Informations de copyright
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