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Challenges and influencing factors in hand surgery subspecialty training: a nationwide survey of orthopedic, plastic, and hand surgery residents in Türkiye
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 2025 Cilt 59 Sayı 3
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141-145
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Scopus Yazarları: Gokce Yildiran, Melih Bağır, Muhammet Okkan, Ibrahim Caltiner, Anıl Tarık Saygılı
Özet
Objective: This study aimed to identify the factors influencing the decisions of orthopedic and plastic surgery residents in Türkiye regarding their pursuit of a subspecialty in hand surgery, as well as to evaluate the challenges faced during hand surgery training. Methods: A national survey was conducted among residents in orthopedic and trauma surgery (n = 92), plastic surgery (n = 84), and hand surgery (n = 12). The survey, developed from literature reviews and previous studies, was distributed online, and responses were collected via Google Forms. Orthopedic and plastic surgery residents responded using a 4-point Likert scale, while hand surgery residents answered multiple-choice questions. The collected data were analyzed to determine factors influencing career choices, training adequacy, and the challenges faced by residents. Results: The analysis revealed a negative correlation between the high volume of emergency hand surgery cases and residents’ inclination toward the subspecialty (r = −0.217, P <.05). Theoretical training was significantly linked to enhanced hand surgery knowledge and skills (r = 0.213, P <.05), whereas the lack of adequate training infrastructure negatively affected residents’ experience (r = 0.390, P <.05). Financial concerns and heavy workloads were identified as major challenges, with 33.3% of hand surgery subspecialty residents considering quitting their program. The study also highlighted a lack of continuity in training, insufficient exposure to elective hand surgery cases, and limited access to international educational opportunities. Conclusion: The findings indicate a need to enhance both the theoretical and practical aspects of hand surgery training in Türkiye. By addressing financial and workload-related concerns, improving clinical exposure, and expanding access to microsurgical tools and training resources, it may be possible to increase interest in the subspecialty and ensure a sustainable workforce of hand surgeons in the future. Level of Evidence: N/A.
Anahtar Kelimeler (Scopus)
Resident Subspecialty Hand surgery Orthopedics and traumatology Plastic surgery

Anahtar Kelimeler

El Cerrahisi Resident Subspecialty Hand surgery Orthopedics and traumatology Plastic surgery
mavi = YÖKSİS   yeşil = Scopus

Makale Bilgileri

Dergi Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica
ISSN 1017-995X
Yıl 2025 / 5. ay
Cilt / Sayı 59 / 3
Sayfalar 141 – 145
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Hakemlik Hakemli
Endeks SCI-Expanded
Yayın Dili Türkçe
Kapsam Uluslararası
Toplam Yazar 5 kişi
Erişim Türü Basılı+Elektronik
Erişim Linki Makaleye Git
Alan Sağlık Bilimleri Temel Alanı Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi El Cerrahisi

YÖKSİS Yazar Kaydı

Yazar Adı OKKAN MUHAMMET,ÇALTINER İBRAHİM,SAYGILI ANIL TARIK,YILDIRAN GÖKÇE,BAĞIR MELİH
YÖKSİS ID 8747750