Factors Associated with Attrition and Performance Throughout Surgical Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attrition within surgical training is a challenge. In the USA, attrition rates are as high as 20-26%. The factors predicting attrition are not well known. The aim of this systematic review is to identify factors that influence attrition or performance during surgical training.

Method

The review was performed in line with PRISMA guidelines and registered with the Open Science Framework (OSF). Medline, EMBASE, PubMed and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for articles. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Pooled estimates were calculated using random effects meta-analyses in STATA version 15 (Stata Corp Ltd). A sensitivity analysis was performed including only multi-institutional studies.

Results

The search

SUBMITTER: Hope C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7773620 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature