Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the otolaryngology residency training program in a university-based hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the otolaryngology residency training program in Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University.

Methods

Conducted from October 2021 to January 2022, this cross-sectional survey included all residents, residents who graduated in 2021, and the attending staff. One form was sent to both resident groups for self-assessment and another form to the attending staff for resident assessment. The survey questions were about attitude toward COVID-19 service, knowledge, outpatient department service, surgical skills, and burnout assessment using the Maslach Burnout Inventory.

Results

This study included 17 residents and 9 attending staff members. COVID-19 indeed had affected the clinical and surgical tra

SUBMITTER: Bunnag K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9742510 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature