ArticleBMC medical education2025
The impact of imposter phenomenon: an unmet need in the education of healthcare personnel- a cross-sectional study.
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backgroundImposter Phenomenon (IP) is a phenomenon characterised by self-doubt and fear of exposure by peers as a fraud. We aimed to assess the frequency and the severity of IP in medical personnel.
methodsA cross-sectional, descriptive study, the participants were recruited from Haukeland University Hospital, and Western Norway University of Applied Science. The Clance Imposter syndrome scale (CIPS) was implemented to verify the presence and severity of IP.
resultsA total of 116 health personnel were recruited, 62 physicians and 54 nurses. IP was identified in 89% of participants, 60% with significant to intense degree. IP was significantly more prevalent in females as compared to males and was identified in 82% and 90% of physicians and nurses respectively. IP severity decreased with increasing experience.
conclusionThe majority of our study population had some degree of IP, highlighting the need to address IP both in pre-and post-graduate education of health personnel.
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