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Observational studyBMC medical education2023

The postgraduate medical educational climate assessed by the Danish Residency Educational Climate Test (DK-RECT): a validation and cross-sectional observational study.

Rikke Borre Jacobsen, Klarke Boor, Karl Bang Christensen, Vilde Hansteen Ung, Jørn Carlsen, Ole Kirk, Morten Hanefeld Dziegiel, Elsebet Østergaard, Per Rochat, Elisabeth Albrecht-Beste and 4 more

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Rikke Borre JacobsenDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. rikke.vita.borre.jacobsen@regionh.dk.
Klarke BoorLeiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands.
Karl Bang ChristensenSection of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Vilde Hansteen UngSection of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Jørn CarlsenDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Ole KirkDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Morten Hanefeld DziegielDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Elsebet ØstergaardDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Per RochatDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Elisabeth Albrecht-BesteDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Marjoes DrooghDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Therese S LapperreDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Fedde ScheeleAmsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Centre for Educational Training, Assessment and Research, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Jette Led SørensenDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Abstract

backgroundA good educational climate is essential for delivering high-quality training for medical trainees, professional development, and patient care. The aim of this study was to (1) validate the Dutch Residency Educational Climate Test (D-RECT) in a Danish setting and (2) describe and evaluate the educational climate among medical trainees.

methodsD-RECT was adopted in a three-step process: translation of D-RECT into Danish (DK-RECT), psychometric validation, and evaluation of educational climate. Trainees from 31 medical specialties at Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Denmark were asked to complete an online survey in a cross-sectional study.

resultsWe performed a forward-backward translation from Dutch to Danish. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that DK-RECT was robust and valid. The reliability analysis showed that only seven trainees from one specialty were needed for a reliable result. With 304 trainees completing DK-RECT, the response rate was 68%. The subsequent analysis indicated a positive overall educational climate, with a median score of 4.0 (interquartile range (IQR): 3.0-5.0) on a five-point Likert scale. Analysis of the subscales showed that the subscale Feedback received the lowest ratings, while Supervision and Peer collaboration were evaluated highest.

conclusionsPsychometric validation of D-RECT in a Danish context demonstrated valid results on the educational climate in specialist training. DK-RECT can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in the future and can facilitate the conversation on the educational climate.

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Internship and ResidencyCross-Sectional StudiesDenmarkHumansLearningPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesClinical competenceEducationEducationalFactor analysisGraduateMedicalModelsPsychometricsStatistical

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