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Relationship between flexible sigmoidoscopy training during residency and subsequent sigmoidoscopy performance in
J A Saad1, P Pirie, J M Sprafka
1Department of Family Practice, Cook County Hospital, Chicago.
Family Medicine
|April 1, 1994
Summary
Family practice residents trained in flexible sigmoidoscopy perform the procedure more often in their careers. This study suggests a minimum of 16 procedures during residency for adequate training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Gastroenterology
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Residency training in flexible sigmoidoscopy is crucial for its adoption in practice.
- Investigating factors influencing physician adoption of flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the association between family practice residency training and the performance of flexible sigmoidoscopy.
- To identify factors related to the utilization of flexible sigmoidoscopy by physicians.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 292 family physicians who graduated from a specific residency program.
- Data collected included current flexible sigmoidoscopy practice rates and influencing factors.
Main Results:
- Physicians with residency training performed flexible sigmoidoscopies at a significantly higher rate (P = .001).
- Male physicians performed significantly more flexible sigmoidoscopies than female physicians (P = .0002).
- An average of 16 procedures during residency was recommended for adequate training.
Conclusions:
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy training during residency positively correlates with its performance in practice.
- Lower rates in female physicians may indicate less adequate residency training.
- A minimum of 16 flexible sigmoidoscopies during residency is recommended.