The Impact of Short, Structured ENT Teaching Interventions on Junior Doctors' Confidence and On-Call Preparedness: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) presentations are common across the UK healthcare system and are often managed initially by junior doctors on call. Short, structured teaching interventions (e.g., boot camps and simulation workshops) have been introduced to improve confidence and preparedness. This review evaluated evidence published since 2015 on such ENT teaching interventions for junior doctors, examining effectiveness, study design, and outcome measures.

Methods

Five databases were searched (January 2015-July 2025). Eligible studies assessed ENT-specific courses for junior doctors and reported outcomes on confidence, preparedness, knowledge, or performance. Study quality was appraised using the Medical Education Research Study Instrument (MERSQI). Owing

SUBMITTER: Al-Khafaji MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12652132 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature