Table 2 Factor loadings and communalities based on a principal components analysis with Varimax rotation for 33 items from the questionnaire and the Cronbach alpha of each scale

 32. My supervisors are all in their own way positive role models

.735

 34. When I need to consult a supervisor, they are readily available

.725

 28. My supervisors are happy to discuss patient care

.663

 29. There is (are) NO supervisor(s) who have a negative impact on the educational climate

.663

 31. My supervisors treat me with respect

.654

 33. When I need a supervisor, I can always contact one

.635

 27. My supervisors take time to explain things when asked for advice

.594

 45. I have the opportunity to acquire the appropriate practical procedures for my level of training

.819

 44. I have an appropriate level of clinical responsibility

.810

 42. I feel responsible and accountable for the care given to my patients

.730

 41. There is a clinical training programme here that allows me to get first-hand experience in a range of procedures

.692

 40. I am clear about the learning objectives of the theatre teaching session

.576

 43. I am aware of my professional role in the theatre

.547

 13. My supervisors take the initiative to evaluate my performance

.729

 14. My supervisors take the initiative to evaluate difficult situations I have been involved in

.685

 12. My supervisors take the initiative to explain their actions

.665

 16. My supervisors assess not only my medical expertise but also other skills such as teamwork, organization or professional behavior

.593

 11. I am asked on a regular basis to provide a rationale for my management decisions and actions

.576

 15. My supervisors evaluate whether my performance in patient care is commensurate with my level of training

.545

 2. The people I work with are friendly

.791

 1. I have good collaboration with theater staff

.787

 3. The atmosphere in theatre is pleasant

.687

 6. I feel part of a team in theatre

.671

 8. Other allied health professionals make a positive contribution to my training

.606

 7. Attendings, nursing staff, other allied health professionals and residents work together as a team

.569

 9. Other allied health professionals are willing to reflect with me on the delivery of patient care

.563

 10. Teamwork is an integral part of my training

.559

 19. Observation forms (i.e., Mini-CEX) are used periodically to monitor my progress

.856

 18. Observation forms (i.e., Mini-CEX) are used to structure feedback

.838

 4. The staff from other discipline dislike it when I practice my skills as the procedure takes longer*

.737

 5. I feel discriminated against in theatre because of my sex*

.692

 39. I am so stressed in theatre that I do not learn as much as I could*

.748

 38. I am often too tired to get the most out of theatre teaching*

.719