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Babu M, Shaik S, B A, H U B. Researching the research: Ophthalmology residents’ perspective. JMED 2023; 15 (48) :30-37
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1- KVG Medical College and Hospital , maheshbabu.oph@gmail.com
2- KVG Medical College and Hospital
2- KVG Medical College and Hospital
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Background & Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of research methodology among ophthalmology residents.
Materials & Methods: The study was conducted by sharing a pretested semi-structured questionnaire to ophthalmology residents using an online Google form. Responses were collected, which were analyzed using IBM SPSS software version 28.
Results: In our study, 372 responses were analyzed, and among respondents (71%) were females. Most residents had good knowledge (74.2%) and a positive attitude (91.9%) whereas only 64.5% had a good practice. The poor practice was attributed to barriers like lack of guidance (56.7%), lack of orientation (55%), and lack of time (48.3%). Among the participants, only 43.5% had been part of a research work other than a mandatory dissertation and publication. The practice levels are significantly good in respondents with good knowledge (p=<0.001). Residents who had taken part in research activity in their MBBS course have been considered part of the research work (p <0.001).
Conclusion: In our study, we found that ophthalmology residents had good knowledge and attitude towards research methodology but they were unsuccessful in transforming their good knowledge and positive attitude into a good practice because of barriers like lack of guidance, orientation, and time. There is a necessity to encourage Ophthalmology residents to carry out research by providing proper guidance, funds, conducting more workshops, and including research methodology sessions in all ophthalmic conferences.
Materials & Methods: The study was conducted by sharing a pretested semi-structured questionnaire to ophthalmology residents using an online Google form. Responses were collected, which were analyzed using IBM SPSS software version 28.
Results: In our study, 372 responses were analyzed, and among respondents (71%) were females. Most residents had good knowledge (74.2%) and a positive attitude (91.9%) whereas only 64.5% had a good practice. The poor practice was attributed to barriers like lack of guidance (56.7%), lack of orientation (55%), and lack of time (48.3%). Among the participants, only 43.5% had been part of a research work other than a mandatory dissertation and publication. The practice levels are significantly good in respondents with good knowledge (p=<0.001). Residents who had taken part in research activity in their MBBS course have been considered part of the research work (p <0.001).
Conclusion: In our study, we found that ophthalmology residents had good knowledge and attitude towards research methodology but they were unsuccessful in transforming their good knowledge and positive attitude into a good practice because of barriers like lack of guidance, orientation, and time. There is a necessity to encourage Ophthalmology residents to carry out research by providing proper guidance, funds, conducting more workshops, and including research methodology sessions in all ophthalmic conferences.
Article Type : Orginal Research |
Subject:
Medical Education
Received: 2022/11/26 | Accepted: 2023/01/14 | Published: 2023/02/28
Received: 2022/11/26 | Accepted: 2023/01/14 | Published: 2023/02/28
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