ArticleJournal of medical education and curricular development
An Analysis of the Educational Environment at the Malta Foundation Programme Using the Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment Measure (PHEEM).
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- Evaluating the Clinical Learning Environment for Competency-based Postgraduate Education in a Low-Middle income Country: Trainee Perceptions using PHEEM Inventory.Journal of advances in medical education & professionalism · 2025Article
- Assessment of the Family Medicine Residency Training Environment in Guangdong, China, Based on the PHEEM: A Cross-Sectional Study.Family medicine · 2025Article
- Assessment of the Educational Environment of Plastic Surgery Training Programs in Iran using the PHEEM Questionnaire: A Cross-sectional Study.World journal of plastic surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundLearning from managing patients in a real-world context is by far superior to simulation learning. A substandard educational environment is associated with poor patient care and suboptimal learning outcomes. The measurement of the educational environment provides insight into what is needed to improve the level of training.
objectiveTo measure the educational environment as perceived by trainees within the Malta Foundation Programme.
methodsThis study used the Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment Measure (PHEEM) to measure the educational environment at the Malta Foundation Programme. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the demographics of the study population. Nonparametric comparative statistics were used to identify statistically significant differences between groups.
resultsNinety-eight trainees out of 370 (26.5%) completed the online questionnaire. These consisted of 39 FY1s (31.5% of 124), 33 FY2s (24.8% of 133), and 26 extended FYs (23.0% of 113). The 40-item PHEEM showed good reliability with a Cronbach's α value of .912. These doctors perceived their educational environment as more positive than negative. Perceptions are worst among trainees at the end of their first year of training. Those who had just finished their training have reported better perceptions. The 3 worst scoring items are related to when the trainees are on call.
conclusionAmong trainees within the Malta Foundation Programme, perceptions of role autonomy and social support are areas where most work is needed. Teaching seems to be moving in the right direction, but there is always room for improvement.
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