Table 2.
Definition and frequency of codes
| Code | Definition | Number (Percent) |
|---|---|---|
| Specific function of SD | Describes specific duties of SD | 152 (88%) |
| SD’s general role/purpose | Global description of SD’s role/purpose |
148 (86%) |
| Value of SD’s role | Specific comment on the value or importance of the SD’s role |
117 (68%) |
| Role differences | Student notes how the role of the SD differs from that of the physician |
100 (58%) |
| SD’s relationship to physician | Description of working relationship between SD and physician |
96 (56%) |
| Learned something new | Student mentions gaining new knowledge |
62 (36%) |
| Communication | Student references impact or importance of communication |
59 (34%) |
| Team or teamwork | Terms “team” or “teamwork” present in reflection |
57 (33%) |
| Shared goal | Physician and SD are working towards a common goal |
39 (23%) |
| Patient safety | Student notes practices that promote patient safety |
34 (20%) |
| Insights | Major take-home message student learned from the experience that may shape the student’s future practice |
29 (17%) |
| Attribute(s) of SD | Student uses adjectives to describe SD |
23 (13%) |
| Lack of collaboration between SD & physician |
Instances of disagreement or disrespect between physician and SD |
7 (4%) |