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Do trainees feel that they belong to a team?
1Health Education England Wessex, Otterbourne, Hampshire, UK.
The Clinical Teacher
|May 19, 2017
Summary
Medical trainees generally feel part of a team, but shift work can fragment teams, impacting patient care and training. Fostering supportive teams is crucial for junior doctors in evolving healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Management
- Team Dynamics
Background:
- Postgraduate medical education is reorganizing, moving from traditional models to increased reliance on shift work.
- The significance of teamwork in clinical settings is recognized, yet research on trainee team integration is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how medical and surgical trainees perceive their integration into clinical teams under current working patterns.
- To identify factors influencing team cohesion and support for trainees.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews with fifteen medical and surgical trainees across the UK.
- Thematic analysis using an inductive qualitative approach to analyze interview data.
Main Results:
- Trainees generally felt part of a team, though this varied by post and the team's structure, which has shifted from traditional 'Firms'.
- Shift work was found to fragment teams, negatively affecting patient care and training.
- The team is vital for trainee education, support, and well-being.
Conclusions:
- Supportive team environments are crucial for trainee education and well-being, especially with increasing demands for shift work.
- Addressing the impact of shift patterns on team cohesion is essential to support the next generation of doctors.
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