Table 5 Thematic analysis of open-ended questions regarding ideal and non-ideal attributes of teachings
From: Perioperative Teaching and Feedback: How are we doing in Canadian OTL-HNS programs?
ATTRIBUTES OF TEACHERS | RESIDENT (%) | FACULTY (%) | REPRESENTATIVE QUOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
IDEAL | n = 42 | n = 55 | |
Provides feedback | 48 | 20 | “Combination of positive and negative feedback given” |
Allows graded autonomy | 29 | 25 | “Acting simply as an assist to allow you to act / think as primary surgeon” |
Demonstrates patience | 38 | 38 | “Allows the resident time to think, and enough time to attempt a part of a surgery” |
Supportive | 20 | 22 | “Allows residents to push themselves to develop independence and comfort” |
NOT IDEAL | n = 36 | n = 46 | |
Impatient | 42 | 28 | “Impatience if case going slowly” |
Takes over too quickly | 36 | 28 | “Takes over from the resident too quickly without allowing them to work to a solution and thus learn” |
Inadequate or untimely feedback | 33 | 17 | “Non-specific, delayed feedback” |
Intimidating/Overly Critical | 17 | 30 | “Critical in front of other OR staff” |