Evaluation of otorhinolaryngology knowledge in primary care residents
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.652Keywords:
Otorhinolaryngology, Primary Care, Medical EducationAbstract
Introduction: Otorhinolaryngology is one of the most significant areas in Primary Care practice. The main objective of the present study consists in the evaluation of Otorhinolaryngology knowledge in Primary Care Residents (PCR).
Methods: An enquiry including eight theoretical and ten otoscopy images was presented to PCR (n=102). Results were associated to the attendance of an Otorhinolaryngology rotation, the residency year and the Medical School where graduation was concluded.
Results: The average percentage of correct answers was 37% for otoscopies and 65% for theoretical questions. Superior results were observed in PCR who attended the University of Porto Medical School (p=0.01) and completed an Otorhinolaryngology internship (p=0.01). The length of this rotation and the residency year did not influence the results obtained in the questionnaire (p=0.17 and p=0.07, respectively). Ninety-two percent of the residents would like to have more training in Otorhinolaryngology.
Conclusions: The reduced number of correct answers, both in theoretical as in practical questions, is worrisome. The faculty attended and the presence of an Otorhinolaryngology rotation during residency influenced the results.
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