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Frustrations in Providing Orthopaedic Trauma Care: An OTA Member Survey Study
Rebekah M Kleinsmith1,2, Stephen A Doxey1,2, Haley D Puckett1,2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, TRIA Orthopaedic Center, Bloomington, MN.
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
|December 3, 2024
Summary
Orthopaedic trauma surgeons experience significant frustration with operating room (OR) turnover times and staff turnover, impacting job satisfaction. Addressing these issues is key to improving surgeon well-being and patient care delivery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Trauma Care
- Surgical Operations Management
Background:
- Surgeon frustration can negatively impact job satisfaction and patient care.
- Understanding specific pain points in orthopaedic trauma surgery is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify primary sources of frustration among orthopaedic trauma surgeons.
- To explore the relationship between these frustrations and overall job satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional online survey was distributed to Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) members.
- The survey assessed causes of frustration, operating room (OR) utilization, and career satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Operating room turnover time was the leading source of frustration, followed by staff turnover and OR scheduling.
- Most surgeons (51.0%) reported high career satisfaction, but 58.0% experienced case delays, primarily due to OR turnover.
- Increased compensation, reduced case delays, and fewer work hours were identified as key to enhancing satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Operating room turnover time and staff turnover are significant concerns for orthopaedic trauma surgeons.
- Addressing these operational inefficiencies is critical for surgeon well-being and optimizing patient care.
- Future research should investigate successful strategies for mitigating these frustrations in orthopaedic trauma settings.
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