Abstract

DE ZAVALIA, Máximo; PIERRO, Inés; TALAMO, Francisco  and  VARAONA, José María. Análisis cualitativo del sistema educacional de la residencia en Ortopedia y Traumatología en tiempos del COVID-19. Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol. [online]. 2020, vol.85, n.4, pp.427-436. ISSN 1852-7434.  http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2020.85.4.1120.

COVID-19 pandemic has a direct impact on the daily practice of the Orthopedics and Traumatology residents. The considerable hour load demanded by their training is experiencing a severe reduction. We assume that their practical training is being seriously impaired, while their theoretical education has not been particularly hindered. Objective: To carry out a qualitative analysis of the Orthopedics and Traumatology residency system in the city of Buenos Aires and the Pampeana region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried using an anonymous survey of 16 multiple-choice questions oriented to changes perceived regarding the theoretical and practical training during the pandemic. The survey was distributed to 361 Orthopedics and Traumatology resident doctors who work in the city of Buenos Aires and the Pampeana region. Results: We received 122 answered surveys. Regarding their theoretical education, 76.2% of respondents stated that they were devoting more time to study than before the pandemic, and 71.3% that they were not worried about their theoretical education. The practical training perceptions present a different scenario as 88.5% of respondents stated that their surgical activities decreased and 90.1% expressed their concern regarding this situation. Conclusions: Residents are aware of the impact that the quarantine has on their training and many of them are using this period to improve their theoretical education. To rise to this challenge, relying on various strategies, such as telemedicine, webinars, and videos on surgical procedures, is essential. However, this unprecedented circumstance has made us aware of the major challenge involved in replacing practical training.

Keywords : Coronavirus; pandemic; medical training; residency; COVID-19.

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