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The Use of Laparoscopy Simulation to Explore Gender Differences in Resident Surgical Confidence
Joint Authors
Flyckt, Rebecca
White, Eliza E.
Goodman, Linnea R.
Mohr, Catherine
Dutta, Sanjeev
Zanotti, Kristin
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-01-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The objective of this study was to determine whether female surgical residents underestimate their surgical abilities relative to males on a standardized test of laparoscopic skill.
Methods.
Twenty-six male and female general surgery residents and 25 female obstetrics and gynecology residents at two academic centers were asked to predict their score prior to undergoing the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery standardized skills exam.
Actual and predicted score as well as delta values (predicted score minus actual score) were compared between residents.
Multivariate linear regression was used to determine variables associated with predicted score, actual score, and delta scores.
Results.
There was no difference in actual score based on residency or gender.
Predicted scores, however, were significantly lower in female versus male general surgery residents (25.8 ± 13.3 versus 56.0 ± 16.0; p<0.01) and in female obstetrics and gynecology residents versus male general surgery residents (mean difference 20.9, 95% CI 11.6–34.8; p<0.01).
Male residents more accurately predicted their scores while female residents significantly underestimated their scores.
Conclusion.
Gender differences in estimating surgical ability exist that do not reflect actual differences in performance.
This finding needs to be considered when structuring mentorship in surgical training programs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Flyckt, Rebecca& White, Eliza E.& Goodman, Linnea R.& Mohr, Catherine& Dutta, Sanjeev& Zanotti, Kristin. 2017. The Use of Laparoscopy Simulation to Explore Gender Differences in Resident Surgical Confidence. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1193480
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Flyckt, Rebecca…[et al.]. The Use of Laparoscopy Simulation to Explore Gender Differences in Resident Surgical Confidence. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1193480
American Medical Association (AMA)
Flyckt, Rebecca& White, Eliza E.& Goodman, Linnea R.& Mohr, Catherine& Dutta, Sanjeev& Zanotti, Kristin. The Use of Laparoscopy Simulation to Explore Gender Differences in Resident Surgical Confidence. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1193480
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1193480