Highlights
- •Surgical staff and medical student interactions are crucial for interpersonal dynamics.
- •Majority of staff are unaware of what medical student education comprises of.
- •Experienced staff were less likely to feel that students compromised patient safety.
Abstract
Background
The operating room (OR) is a complex environment for medical students. Little is known
about the OR staff's perception of medical students.
Methods
We utilized an embedded mixed methods design to characterize surgical staff perceptions
of students at an academic institution. We surveyed 408 OR nursing/technician staff
with 16 follow-up interviews.
Results
139 respondents. 91.3% reported having daily-to-weekly interactions with medical students.
Yet, only 37.9% agreed that “patient care is better when medical students are part
of the team.” 25.2% felt confident that they knew what a student's education entails
outside the OR. 93.5% agreed that interprofessional training between physicians and
OR staff should be included in educational programs. 54% agreed that their responsibilities
include medical student training in the OR setting.
Conclusions
Despite an overall desire for teamwork, this study highlights a lack of knowledge
of each others' roles. To improve OR culture and team dynamics, concerted efforts
need to be made around interprofessional training.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: March 14, 2023
Accepted:
March 13,
2023
Received in revised form:
February 4,
2023
Received:
December 23,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
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