Research Activity by Residents of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation

Abstract

Introduction: Residents should receive methodological knowledge for research.

Objective: To evaluate the research activity of residents of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation.

Method: We conducted a modified survey validated for specialists receiving training in Health Sciences from the Spanish Ministry of Health. This questionnaire was subjected to the criteria of five experts on the subject.

Results: We conducted a survey with 91 residents who had an average age of 29 years ± 4 years; 68.1% were male. Second-year and fourth-year residents predominated, accounting for 34.1% and 30.8%, respectively. 91.2% responded that their training plan included research, 92.3% took courses on research methodology, 87.9% participated in research, and 86.8% valued the final work of the residence as useful. The mean score for the information received on research activities was 7.7 ± 2.4 points. The mean weekly hours dedicated to research was 4.4 ± 2.9 hours. The score given to support provided by the teacher was 7.5 ± 2.7 points and encouragement by the tutor to carry out research work was 6.2 ± 3.5 points.

Conclusions: Generally speaking, the research activity is valued as good among residents. However, at this stage, in which the academic training of the specialty has the greatest weight, there is not enough growth or time to develop research.