Does gender affect experiences in the operating room for surgeons and anesthesiologists at a large academic center? - 12/12/23
, Britta Han a, Angela Lee Hill a, Emily Thomson b, Jackie L. Martin b, Russell Hoffmann c, Tiffany M. Osborn a, Molly McCormick d, M. Allison Ogden e, Kelly Chilson d, Shaina R. Eckhouse aAbstract |
Background |
Although the number of women medical trainees has increased in recent years, they remain a minority of the academic workforce. Gender-based implicit biases may lead to deleterious effects on surgical workforce retention and productivity.
Methods |
All 440 attending surgeons and anesthesiologists employed at our institution were invited to complete a survey regarding perceptions of the perioperative work environment and resources. Odds ratios for dichotomous variables were calculated using logistic regressions, and for trichotomous variables, polytomous regressions.
Results |
243 participants (55.2%) provided complete survey responses. Relative to men, women faculty reported a greater need to prove themselves to staff; less respect and fewer resources and opportunities; more frequent assumptions about their capabilities; and a greater need to adjust their demeanor to connect with their team (p < 0.05).
Conclusion |
Perceived gender bias remains present in the perioperative environment. We need greater efforts to address barriers and create an equitable work environment.
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Highlights |
• | Women surgeons experience microaggressions in the operating room environment. |
• | Women surgeons reported receiving less respect and fewer resources. |
• | Women surgeons reported a greater need to prove themselves and adjust their demeanor. |
• | More effective and deliberate efforts to improve operating room culture is needed. |
Keywords : Gender, Surgery, Operating room environment, Perioperative, Microaggressions, Implicit bias
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Vol 227
P. 63-71 - janvier 2024 Retour au numéro
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