Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthopaedic and trauma surgery training in Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on orthopaedic and trauma surgery training in Europe by conducting an online survey among orthopaedic trainees.

Methods

The survey was conducted among members of the Federation of Orthopaedic and Trauma Trainees in Europe (FORTE). It consisted of 24 questions (single-answer, multiple-answer, Likert scales). Orthopaedic trainees' demographic data (six questions), clinical role changes (four questions), institutional changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic (nine questions), and personal considerations (five questions) were examined.

Results

Three hundred and twenty-seven trainees from 23 European countries completed the survey. Most trainees retained their customary clinical

SUBMITTER: Megaloikonomos PD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7372204 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature