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Evidence-based surgery: knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers among surgical trainees
Rohin Mittal1, Benjamin Perakath
1Department of Surgery, Unit 5, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India. rohinmittal@gmail.com
Journal of Surgical Education
|November 2, 2010
Summary
Surgical trainees show positive attitudes towards evidence-based medicine (EBM) but face barriers like statistical understanding and resource access. Integrating EBM training into surgical curricula is recommended to improve practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is crucial for modern medical practice.
- Understanding surgical trainees' perspectives on EBM is vital for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess surgical trainees' knowledge and attitudes towards EBM.
- To identify perceived barriers hindering EBM implementation in surgical practice.
Main Methods:
- Modified McColl questionnaire and BARRIERS scale used.
- Administered to surgical trainees at a Continuing Surgical Education meeting.
- 110 surgical trainees from 22 medical colleges participated.
Main Results:
- Positive attitudes towards EBM reported, with perceived usefulness in patient care.
- Awareness of Cochrane database was moderate (64.3%), with low regular usage (35.7%).
- Key barriers included statistical analysis difficulty, inadequate facilities, and time constraints.
Conclusions:
- Surgical trainees possess a favorable attitude and some familiarity with EBM terms.
- Enhanced access to literature and formal EBM training, including statistics, are needed.
- Curriculum integration of EBM is recommended to promote its practice.