New generation of paediatricians in the health care system: are paediatric residents ready to manage children without supervision? A survey using respiratory infections as a model.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To measure the perceived autonomy level in managing lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) among paediatric residents and to compare perceived autonomy with the assessments by tutors who directly supervise and evaluate residents DESIGN/SETTING: A survey on managing LRTIs was distributed among all Italian paediatric residents and tutors via Google Forms between January 1 and 31, 2024.Participants, residents and tutors were classified according to their training year and clinical setting: primary care paediatrics (PCP), emergency department (ED) and hospital ward (HW).

Outcome

Perceived autonomy of paediatric residents in managing LRTI in different settings; overall perceived autonomy and interest in employment.

Results

A total of 391 questionnaires were

SUBMITTER: Del Bene M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306233 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature