Table 4 Trainees' opinions of potential barriers to gynaecological surgical training
| Â | Yes/definitely Yes | Unsure | No/Definitely not |
|---|---|---|---|
Unable to attend theatre due to staff shortages | 79 (83.2) | 3 (3.2) | 13 (13.7) |
Unable to attend theatre due to time off following on calls | 74 (78.7) | 9 (9.6) | 11 (11.7) |
Lack of theatre lists to attend | 39 (44.3) | 21 (23.9) | 28 (31.8) |
Lack of theatre time to allow training | 74 (80.4) | 9 (9.8) | 9 (9.8) |
Consultant not surgically confident to teach | 31 (34.4) | 13 (14.4) | 46 (51.1) |
Consultant not inclined to teach | 45 (48.9) | 10 (10.9) | 37 (40.2) |
Lack of continuity with the same consultant | 67 (72.8) | 10 (10.9) | 15 (16.3) |