Research activities and critical appraisal skills among Saudi orthopedic residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical research is a central part of any residency training. In view of the new Saudi orthopedic committee promotion regulation that mandates each resident to participate in a research project, the challenges that stand in the way of completion of substantial research within surgical residency must be investigated. The aim of this study was to assess the practice, attitudes, perception, and limitations associated with research among residents in the Saudi orthopedic program in the central region.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted between June and July 2020 using an online-based survey. The total number of study participants was 128 orthopedic residents out of the 191 residents enrolled in the central region program. Data were analyzed, and descriptive

SUBMITTER: Al-Mohrej OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8173921 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature