Applied anatomy knowledge in gynaecology and obstetrics: the trainees’ perception

Gynecological Surgery

Ismaiel Abu Mahfouz¹  Fida Asali²  Oqba Al-Kuran³  Heba Abu Saleem⁴  Salem Abu Mahfouz⁵  Maha T. Mohammad⁶ 

[1] Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Al Balqa Applied University, Al Salt, Jordan;Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan;Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan;Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Specialty Hospital, Amman, Jordan;Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan;School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan;

关键词: Obstetrics;    Gynaecology;    Surgical anatomy;    Medical students;    Resident doctors;    Trainees;    Surgical education;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s10397-021-01092-9

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundMedical education has recognised the importance of anatomy teaching. Limitations in applied anatomy knowledge exist among obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) trainees.This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of O&G trainees in applied anatomy and study-associated factors.Materials and methodsThe questionnaire-based study involved O&G trainees between 1/8/2019 and 1/12/2019. Data collected included age, gender, evaluation of medical school anatomy course, attendance at applied anatomy workshops, operating theatre workload, and senior colleagues’ demonstration of anatomy during operating sessions.ResultsThere were 271 trainees recruited with a mean age of 29.3 years, and 80.1% rated the value of medical school anatomy courses as average or above average. Furthermore, 90.8% never attended applied anatomy workshops. In addition, 9.6% and 62% of first- and fifth-year trainees rated their knowledge as either good or very good, and 41.7% reported that anatomy demonstrations by senior doctors happened sometimes. The overall score of applied anatomy knowledge was significantly higher in higher training years, with attendance at applied anatomy lectures, with more operating workloads, and when senior doctors demonstrate anatomy more often during operating sessions.ConclusionsDeficiencies in knowledge existed. Factors which may improve knowledge include more applied undergraduate anatomy courses, more frequent operating sessions, attending anatomy workshops, and more senior colleagues’ demonstration of anatomy during surgeries.

【 授权许可】

CC BY