Evaluation of Operating Room Learning Environment for UAE Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents Using STEEM.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The quality of the learning environment in the operating room (OR) is vital for the training of surgical residents. Tools with validity evidence exist to measure resident perceptions of the operative learning environment, yet to date no studies have assessed this environment for obstetrics and gynecology residency programs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Objective

We explored perceptions of obstetrics and gynecology residents regarding their operative learning environment in 2 hospitals in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Methods

Our cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 using the validated Surgical Theater Educational Environmental Measure (STEEM) questionnaire for trainee assessments in the OR learning environment. The 4 STEEM subscales measure teaching and train

SUBMITTER: Al Ramsi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6697277 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature