Evaluation of a Prehospital Rotation by Senior Residents: A Web-Based Survey.

Area of Science:

• Emergency Medicine
• Medical Education

Background:

• Prehospital emergency medicine's value is typically measured by patient outcomes.
• Prehospital rotations may offer unique skill development opportunities for senior residents.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the perceived added value of prehospital rotations compared to other rotations for senior residents.
• To assess resident satisfaction with prehospital rotations and supervision.

Main Methods:

• Web-based questionnaires were distributed to senior residents from September 2011 to August 2020.
• Analysis included 91 completed surveys, with a 71.5% response rate.
• Subgroup analysis examined differences based on residency specialty (anesthesiology, emergency medicine, internal medicine).

Main Results:

• The majority of residents found prehospital rotations more beneficial for acquiring technical and non-technical skills than other rotations.
• Anesthesiology residents reported lower perceived benefits in pharmacological knowledge and confidence in managing emergencies.
• Overall resident satisfaction with the rotation and supervision was assessed.

Conclusions:

• Prehospital rotations are perceived as beneficial for skill acquisition by most senior residents.
• Anesthesiology residents may benefit less from prehospital rotations regarding specific knowledge and confidence.
• Further simulation studies are recommended to validate these findings.