Table 5 Reactions to positive results

Positive attitude towards resident ratings:

I like this feedback because it is only about me. That is different from the evaluations that we usually get as group teachers. The overall results are positive and I expected this. (32212 BS, 4 year’s experience, average results)

Self-confidence:

I feel confident with the reflection sessions. So it would surprise me if I got bad results. These positive mean scores, well, these are certainly in correspondence with reality (1215 GP, 7 year’s experience, above average results)

Meaning of ratings:

Does a high score mean that I ‘m doing well? I think that depends on how the residents perceive and interpret a situation. I think high ratings don’t make any sense and I mistrust these. I wonder if that is a resident who wants something from me. (22121 GP, 11 year’s experience, above average results)

Performance improvement:

If someone expects me to take notice of the results and make plans, then I want to know who gave me high or low ratings and what intentions did they have. Because changing behaviour is difficult and what will be the basis of the change? If a good and critical resident gives me poor grades then I will consider a change. But I do not have to take every evaluation seriously.(22115GP, 4 year’s experience, average results)