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Table 2 Potential challenges of being OOPR and/or returning to training, and the extent to which participants agreed with them

From: Challenges and solutions to returning to clinical training after research: a multidisciplinary survey of integrated academic trainees in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Potential challenge

Degree of agreement

 

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

I don’t know

Diminishing confidence in clinical abilities and/or skills

24 (75%)

4 (13%)

1 (3%)

3 (9%)

Completing the thesis whilst transitioning back to clinical work

23 (72%)

1 (3%)

2 (6%)

6 (19%)

Rapid transition between full-time research and clinical practice

22 (69%)

5 (16%)

1 (3%)

4 (13%)

Isolation from other trainees

20 (63%)

6 (19%)

3 (9%)

3 (9%)

Becoming out of the loop regarding new clinical guidelines and protocols

20 (63%)

8 (25%)

1 (3%)

3 (9%)

Lack of available funds to update lapsed clinical courses

14 (44%)

4 (13%)

7 (22%)

7 (22%)

Reticence to ask for extra training before returning to clinical practice

14 (44%)

9 (28%)

5 (16%)

4 (13%)

Loss of communication with the Deanery/training body

10 (31%)

8 (25%)

5 (16%)

9 (28%)