Table 3.
Training Demographics: Perceived Fellow Proficiency During Fellowship Training
| How Proficient Do You Feel in the Following Areas? (n, %) | 1–2 (Least Proficient) | 3–4 | 5–6 | 7–8 | 9–10 (Most Proficient) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performing IDDS trials independently (n=47) | 12 (23) | 7 (13.5) | 8 (15.3) | 12 (23.2) | 13 (25) |
| Selecting appropriate IT medications, dosing, and trialing method for patients currently treated with systemic opioids (n=49) | 12 (24.5) | 13 (26.5) | 14 (28.7) | 6 (12.2) | 4 (8.1) |
| Performing IDDS surgical implants independently (n=49) | 19 (38.8) | 6 (12.3) | 9 (18.3) | 6 (12.3) | 9 (18.3) |
| Managing acute postoperative surgical complications following IDDS implant (n=48) | 18 (37.5) | 6 (12.5) | 11 (22.9) | 7 (14.6) | 6 (12.5) |
| Performing IDDS pump refills independently (n=47) | 4 (8.5) | 3 (6.4) | 10 (21.2) | 12 (25.6) | 18 (38.3) |
| Alternating between the various drug delivery methods (simple continuous, flex dosing, patient-controlled analgesia delivery) for patients with IDDS not reporting appropriate pain relief (n=48) | 17 (35.4) | 6 (12.6) | 12 (25) | 8 (16.6) | 5 (10.4) |
| Alternating between various IT medications for patients with IDDS not reporting appropriate pain relief (n=47) | 12 (25.5) | 13 (27.7) | 11 (23.4) | 7 (14.9) | 4 (8.5) |
| Performing catheter access port and rotor studies IDDS pump independently (n=46) | 20 (43.4) | 10 (21.8) | 7 (15.2) | 5 (10.9) | 4 (8.7) |
Abbreviation: IDDS, Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems.