[Analysis of risk factors for dropping out of residency in orthopedics and trauma surgery].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, there are no data available on dropouts from residency programs and changes of clinic in orthopedics and trauma surgery (O&T). The aim of the study is to identify personal and structural risk factors leading to dropout or switching of postgraduate training in O&T in order to present solution strategies.

Methods

A nationwide anonymous online survey was conducted among residents in O&T in summer 2020. Official mail addresses were identified via the Traumanetzwerk© of the DGU and the German Hospital Federation (n = 2090). A questionnaire (51 questions) was administered using SurveyMonkey (San Mateo, CA, USA). All residents who worked in O&T for at least 1 month in the 6 years prior to the start of the survey (from 07/2014) were eligible to participate. A b

SUBMITTER: Brandt O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10520118 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature