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The learning environment of paediatric trainees in New Zealand.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19702604     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
AIMS: To assess the learning environment of New Zealand paediatric trainees, examine the factors influencing the trainee's perceptions of their learning environment and to assess the suitability of using the Postgraduate Hospital Education Environment Measure (PHEEM) in New Zealand. METHODS: Paediatric trainees completed the PHEEM questionnaire and returned this anonymously by email. RESULTS: Both basic and advanced trainees' perceptions of the environment were generally positive but significant concerns were identified. There were differences in perceptions of the learning environment between the basic and advanced trainees and between sites with more than six trainees compared with those with six or fewer trainees. The PHEEM is practical to use, showed good internal consistency and was acceptable to trainees. CONCLUSIONS: Both basic and advanced trainees perceived the learning environment positively but significant concerns must be addressed. The advanced trainees perceived the overall learning environment and the teaching they receive more positively than basic trainees. Trainees at smaller hospitals perceived that their social supports were better than at larger hospitals. The PHEEM can be used to assess the paediatric training environment in New Zealand.
Authors:
Ralph Pinnock; Peter Reed; Matthew Wright
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2009-08-21
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of paediatrics and child health     Volume:  45     ISSN:  1440-1754     ISO Abbreviation:  J Paediatr Child Health     Publication Date:  2009 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-09-18     Completed Date:  2010-01-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9005421     Medline TA:  J Paediatr Child Health     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  529-34     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Paediatrician and Director Postgraduate Paediatric Training, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. ralphp@adhb.govt.nz
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Consumer Satisfaction
Education, Medical, Graduate / organization & administration*
Female
Humans
Learning
Male
New Zealand
Pediatrics / education*
Questionnaires
Students, Medical / psychology*

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