Considerations for designing and implementing a surgical peer coaching program: an international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical peer coaching has been associated with high rates of practice change but remains largely unutilized. The purpose of this study was to survey surgeons internationally to investigate attitudes regarding peer coaching and to identify any international differences to inform the design of future coaching programs.

Methods

Practicing surgeons in general surgery or related subspecialties were eligible to participate. Invitations to complete the survey were distributed through 13 surgical associations, social media, and personal e-mail invitations. Responses were obtained between June 1st and August 31st, 2020.

Results

A total of 521 surveys were collected. The majority of participants practiced in North America (263; 50%) with remaining respondents from A

SUBMITTER: Valanci-Aroesty S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8497045 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature