Evaluation of Research Opportunities and Limitations for Plastic Surgery Residents An International Survey

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dc.contributor.authorNavia, Alfonso
dc.contributor.authorBerner, Juan Enrique
dc.contributor.authorRamirez, Joaquin
dc.contributor.authorWill, Patrick
dc.contributor.authorTejos, Rodrigo
dc.contributor.authorDagnino, Bruno
dc.contributor.authorSearle, Susana
dc.contributor.authorCuadra, Alvaro
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T22:06:03Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T22:06:03Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractBackground Conducting research during specialty training provides an opportunity to develop critical thinking and leadership skills along with a better understanding of the scientific literature. However, trainees often find it difficult to undertake research, in the context of labor-intensive surgical training. The aim of this study is to evaluate the research output and limitations of plastic surgery residents in different countries. Methods An international cross-sectional study involving plastic surgery trainees and recent postgraduates from Brazil, Chile, Germany, and the United Kingdom was conducted. A survey inquiring into academic productivity, limitations to conducting research, and working-hours patterns was distributed among eligible participants. Results From September to December 2019, 106 surveys were retrieved. Most respondents declared having participated in at least 1 project that resulted in a presentation or publication during their training (90.6% in national presentations, 68% international presentations, 67% in national publications, and 66% international publications). Having completed a previous research fellowship was associated with a statistically higher academic output (P < 0.05). Seventy-nine percent of respondents felt that their participation in research activities would have been greater if limiting factors had been addressed, including lack of time (72.5%) and insufficient supervision and mentoring (55%). Conclusions Optimizing plastic surgery trainees' participation in scientific research is beneficial both for residents and their mentors. Research fellowships can provide an opportunity for academically oriented trainees to further develop their research skills. Protected time and adequate mentoring can help not only to increase residents' research output, but also to recruit the next generation of academic plastic surgeons.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.1097/SAP.0000000000002839
dc.identifier.eissn1536-3708
dc.identifier.issn0148-7043
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000002839
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/94185
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:000711136100010
dc.issue.numero5
dc.language.isoen
dc.pagina.final492
dc.pagina.inicio488
dc.revistaAnnals of plastic surgery
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectplastic surgery
dc.subjectresearch
dc.subjectresident
dc.subjectscientific publication
dc.subjecttraining
dc.subject.ods03 Good Health and Well-being
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.titleEvaluation of Research Opportunities and Limitations for Plastic Surgery Residents An International Survey
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen87
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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