Observational studyBMC medical education2025
Evaluating Sudanese surgical residents' perception of the surgical theatre learning environment using the STEEM questionnaire.
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- Skilled but displaced: navigating Sudan's surgical brain drain in the era of conflict.BMJ global health · 2026Article
- Development and impact of virtual reality-based training for the radial forearm free flap: A multi-center prospective feasibility study.JPRAS open · 2026Article
- Postgraduate medical education in fragile conflict-affected settings: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Concept analysis of knowledge sharing in multidisciplinary surgical teams: Implications for interprofessional education and professional development.Journal of advances in medical education & professionalism · 2026Article
- Resilience amidst conflict: the pivotal role of Sudanese surgical residents and the Sudan medical specialization board in sustaining surgical training.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- Orthopaedic Trauma in Sudan: Delivering Care and Improving Outcomes in a War-Torn System.Orthopedic reviews · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveSudan is experiencing an ongoing armed conflict, which has adversely impacted the healthcare system and postgraduate medical training. The Surgical Theatre is an important workplace for educating surgical residents and acquiring surgical skills. This study evaluates surgical residents' perceptions of the learning environment in the surgical theatre under the training provisions of the Sudan Medical Specialization Board (SMSB) during the conflict time.
methodsThe study was a cross-sectional observational, conducted in August 2024. Data was collected using the Surgical Theatre Educational Environment Measure (STEEM) 40-item questionnaire.
resultsOne hundred eighty surgical residents were included in the current study; 130 (72.2%) were male, and 50 (27.8%) were female, and the mean age was 32.5 ± 3.7. The mean total score of the STEEM tool was 141.3/200 (70.7%). The mean scores of the subscales were as follows: 46.8 /65 (72%) for Teaching & Training, 37.3/55 (67.7%) for Learning opportunities, 29.3/40 (73.2%) for Operating Theatre Atmosphere, and 28/40 (70%) for Supervision, Workload, and Support. There are no statistically significant differences in perception between genders or different levels of training.
conclusionSurgery residents positively perceive their theatre education environment. Concerns have been raised regarding learning opportunities and the volume of available cases for training. Improvements require a structured program, optimized schedules, streamlined duties, and diverse emergency case exposure.
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