Table 3 Evaluation approaches and methodologies in the reviewed studies

Post-intervention only

 - Immediately

4 (24)

 - 3 weeks post intervention

1(5)

 - Duration not clearly defined

3 (18)

Multiple points of evaluation

3(18)

No evaluation

6 (35)

Measure of evaluation

References

Self-reported outcomes (Likert scale survey ± open response questions)

[36, 38, 39, 41, 43, 44, 47, 48]

Standardised Measurement Tools

CIPS survey

 - Pre intervention only

[37, 40]

 - Pre and post intervention

[38, 41, 44]

YIS survey

 - Pre intervention only

[43, 48]

Evaluation of outcome measures other than imposter scores

 - Goal attainment, career management, self-efficacy, tendency to cover up errors, fears of negative evaluation

[38]

 - Burnout (single question)

[47]

 - Core self-evaluation

[44]

 - Knowledge based assessment

[38, 48]

Qualitative feedback

 - Focus groups

[44]

 - Written reflections

[46]

 - Semi-structured interviews

[45, 49]