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Barriers in Neurogastroenterology and Motility Training Experience for Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellows
- Source :
- Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. 68(6)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background Neurogastroenterology and motility (NGM) disorders are common and have a high health care burden. Although pediatric gastroenterology fellows are expected to obtain comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of NGM disorders, there is ongoing concern for unmet training needs and lack of exposure in treating patients who suffer from NGM problems. Methods We conducted a cross-section survey of trainees listed as pediatric gastroenterology fellows in North American training programs in 2018 via direct E-mail and the pediatric gastroenterology listserv. Eighty-one pediatric gastroenterology fellows responded to the anonymous survey. Results A total of 53.1% of the fellows reported interest in NGM; however, 75.1% of the fellows believed they had not been adequately trained in NGM during their fellowship. Eighty percent of fellows with 2 weeks or less of dedicated motility training reported that they received inadequate NGM training, compared to 46.2% fellows who received 1 or more months of dedicated motility training (P = 0.0148). The majority of fellows reported not being comfortable in performing gastrointestinal (GI) motility studies. The majority of fellows also reported not being comfortable in interpreting GI motility studies. Conclusions Although most pediatric gastroenterology fellows expressed interest in NGM, the lack of exposure and dedicated training in motility during fellowship were identified as barriers to pursuing motility-focused careers. Furthermore, most fellows reported limited comfort with performing and/or interpreting motility studies. Changes are needed to encourage fellows to develop their interest and expertise in NGM.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Medical psychology
Students, Medical
genetic structures
Cross-sectional study
education
MEDLINE
Pediatrics
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
030225 pediatrics
Surveys and Questionnaires
Health care
Medicine
Humans
Fellowships and Scholarships
Child
Curriculum
Pediatric gastroenterology
business.industry
Gastroenterology
Neurogastroenterology
eye diseases
Cross-Sectional Studies
Education, Medical, Graduate
Family medicine
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
030211 gastroenterology & hepatology
Training needs
Female
sense organs
Clinical Competence
business
Gastrointestinal Motility
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15364801
- Volume :
- 68
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....c529958c20bad5d4cad14252bbaada08