Abstract
Objective
To explore the satisfaction and well-being experienced by anaesthesia residents during
their training, and to investigate factors that may have influenced their experiences.
Study design
Cross-sectional online anonymous voluntary survey.
Sample population
A total of 150 (of approximately 600 canvassed) former veterinary anaesthesia residents.
Methods
Participants were invited to complete an internet-based survey regarding the satisfaction
and well-being experienced during their residency. Multiple choice, categorical, dichotomous,
Likert-type rating scales and slider questions were used to investigate five domains
(demographic, working conditions, educational environment, training satisfaction,
well-being). Sampling adequacy, questionnaire reliability and participant responses
were investigated by Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) indices, Cronbach’s α and standard statistical
techniques, respectively (p < 0.05).
Results
The questionnaire demonstrated good sampling adequacy (median KMO index 0.74; range
0.51–0.89) and high item ‘reliability’ (α = 0.82–0.94). Of the 150 responders, (25%
participation rate) 62% were satisfied, 14% were neutral and 24% were dissatisfied
with their residency training; 60.6% would do the residency again, 39.3% would not
or were unsure. Sex and age did not correlate with training satisfaction (p > 0.05). Salary/stipend was considered inadequate by 70% of responders; 66% received
no on-call supplement. Greater supervisory input, a good working environment and extra
income when on-call were positively correlated with training satisfaction (p < 0.01). The majority (94.6%) of trainees suffered from at least one medical condition
during their residency, with fatigue, sleep disturbance or anxiety reported by > 62%.
Conclusions
Although a quarter of responders were dissatisfied with their residency, several modifiable
factors were identified, particularly with respect to supervisors’ input, working
environment and pay, which could inform improvements for future residency programmes.
Most trainees experienced negative health impacts; however, this parallels the general
situation in both the medical and veterinary professions, which requires greater attention
from the supervisors, trainees and colleges.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: September 07, 2021
Accepted:
June 2,
2021
Received:
November 14,
2020
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