Table 2 Perceptions of dermatology residents about the importance of a reflective logbook in their residency program (n = 32)

Reflection is important in medical education

16

50

3

9.4

1

3.1

10

31.3

2

6.3

Reflective log book increases understanding in medical education

15

47

5

16

4

12.5

5

15.6

3

9.4

Logbook makes me more reflective than I am

10

31

6

19

4

12.5

9

28.1

3

9.4

The logbook should be part of the assessment in dermatology

15

47

4

13

6

18.8

3

9.4

4

12.5

Logbook has assisted me in learning

14

44

2

6.3

5

15.6

6

18.8

5

15.6

Logbook has assisted me in acquiring theoretical knowledge

12

38

1

3.1

6

18.8

8

25

5

15.6

Logbook has assisted me in acquiring practical skills

3

9.4

10

31

10

31.3

4

12.5

5

15.6

Logbook has assisted me in identifying my learning needs

17

53

2

6.3

5

15.6

3

9.4

5

15.6

Learning by reflective logbook means time losing

3

9.4

10

31

9

28.1

8

25

2

6.3

Writing a log book helps me to get new ideas

11

34

5

16

6

18.8

7

21.9

3

9.4

Logbook has enhanced my research skills

6

19

8

25

8

25

3

9.4

7

21.9

I found it difficult to write a logbook

7

22

15

47

4

12.5

5

15.6

1

3.1

Writing a logbook decreases my stress

3

9.4

18

56

2

6.3

1

3.1

8

25

I need more support to do my logbook

17

53

2

6.3

7

21.9

5

15.6

1

3.1

Logbook can help me to address better patient's needs

11

34

5

16

5

15.6

4

12.5

7

21.9

Logbook enhances my diagnostic skills

11

34

3

9.4

8

25

3

9.4

21.9

The reflective logbook led to more clinical teaching by consultant

4

13

13

41

4

12.5

3

9.4

8

25

Prefer to have a log book next year

10

31

3

9.4

9

28.1

4

12.5

6

18.8

The logbook should be part of the residency program

12

38

3

9.4

8

25

4

12.5

5

15.6