ArticleANZ journal of surgery2025
Barriers and facilitators for female practitioners in orthopaedic training and practice: a scoping review.
Article in ANZ journal of surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- "Phoenix Rising": A scoping review on the impacts of dragon boating exercise on well-being among breast cancer survivors and factors affecting their participation.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2026Review
- The 'leaky pipeline' in orthopaedic surgery: why female trainees drop out?Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- How can we promote gender and sex equality in orthopaedics and traumatology surgery? Research avenues perspectives.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundDespite advances in medical education and professional opportunities, orthopaedic surgery remains the least gender-diverse medical specialty, with women significantly underrepresented globally. This scoping review aims to synthesize existing literature to provide a comprehensive overview of the barriers and facilitators encountered by females in orthopaedic surgery training and practice.
methodsA comprehensive search of Medline (OVID), Scopus, Embase, Emcare, and CINAHL was performed from inception to 14 July 2024. Additional sources were identified via citation searching and Google Scholar. Any primary studies employing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods approaches to explore barriers and facilitators experienced by female orthopaedic trainees and consultants in high-income countries. Quality analysis of included articles was conducted using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.
resultsSeventy-nine studies met the inclusion criteria, involving over 100 000 participants between 1993 and 2024. Most studies were cross-sectional surveys. Sixty-eight barriers and 38 facilitators were identified. Analysis using the Socio-Ecological Model revealed the complex interplay of factors at the individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy levels. The largest proportion of barriers and facilitators resided at the organizational level.
conclusionThis scoping review provides a comprehensive mapping of current evidence on barriers and facilitators for female practitioners in orthopaedic surgery training and practice. The findings suggest the need for multifaceted interventions to promote gender equity. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of specific interventions and develop strategies to support women in orthopaedics, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
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