Cultural Climate's Impact on Physicians' Competence Perception
Author Information
Author(s): Busari Jamiu O, Verhagen Eduard AA, Muskiet Fred D
Primary Institution: Atrium Medical Center, Heerlen, Netherlands
Hypothesis
Does the cultural climate of different learning environments influence physicians' perceived level of competence and preparedness for practice?
Conclusion
The training in different environments was perceived as adequate and comparable, with the cultural climate influencing physicians' perceptions of their competencies and preparedness for clinical practice.
Supporting Evidence
- The Caribbean group felt more prepared in the competency as manager compared to the European group.
- The overall perception of preparedness was comparable between the two groups.
- The best predictor of overall competency was identified as medical expert.
Takeaway
Doctors who trained in different places felt differently about how ready they were for their jobs. The place where they learned made a difference in how confident they felt.
Methodology
An electronic questionnaire was sent to paediatricians trained in Europe and the Caribbean, measuring preparedness in 7 competencies using a Likert scale.
Limitations
The small number of participants limited subgroup analysis and the response rate was poor.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 42 paediatricians, with a balanced distribution in age and gender, and half trained in Curaçao.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.006
Statistical Significance
p = 0.006
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