Evidence-based medicine training in general surgery in the United Kingdom: an exploratory snapshot survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aims to identify UK general surgical trainees' perceptions, attitudes, and perceived barriers to EBM training and assessment so that interventions by general surgery educators to improve integration of EBM are informed by stakeholder data.

Method

A mixed-method survey was developed by adapting the validated McColl and BARRIERS questionnaires, informed by a scoping review and focus group discussions. Ethical approval was obtained (University of Sheffield - 056808). The survey was distributed through social media, surgical society newsletters, and deanery mailing lists, adhering to the CHERRIES checklist.

Results

The survey yielded 101 responses, 53 of which were complete (65% male, 35% female). A quarter of the 53 respondents did not hold higher acad

SUBMITTER: Tokidis E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12799627 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature