Table 1.
Profiles of registered participants obtained from the pre-event standard questionnaire
| Question | Response options | Responses (n = 89) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| When did you graduate from medical school? | 0–2 years ago | 4% | |
| 3–5 years ago | 14% | ||
| 6–10 years ago | 28% | ||
| 11–15 years ago | 30% | ||
| More than 15 years ago | 24% | ||
| Country | Bahrain, Belarus (3), Belgium (2), Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic (2), Egypt (8), Georgia, Germany (3), Greece (2), Hungary, Israel, Italy (3), Jordan (14), Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon (3), Moldova (2), Nigeria (2), North Macedonia, Oman (5), Pakistan (4), Palestine, Poland, Portugal (2), Romania, Russia (3), Saudi Arabia (5), South Africa (3), Spain (2), Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey (2), Tunisia (4), Ukraine (5), United Arab Emirates, UK (6) | ||
| Type of practice I do mostly … (> 50% of time): | Orthopaedic trauma | 64% | |
| General orthopaedics (joint replacement, etc.) | 14% | ||
| General trauma | 8% | ||
| Speciality orthopaedics (e.g. sports injuries, shoulder surgery) | 7% | ||
| Other | 7% | ||
| My self-assessed expertise level is … | Orthopaedic trauma | Low 8%, Medium 57%, High 36% | |
| Shoulder and elbow surgery | Low 43%, Medium 49%, High 8% | ||
| Hand and wrist surgery | Low 35%, Medium 47%, High 18% | ||
| How many cases do you treat on average per month on the topic(s) covered in this event? | 1–5 cases | 25% | |
| 6–10 cases | 36% | ||
| 11–15 cases | 12% | ||
| 16–20 cases | 17% | ||
| More than 20 | 10% | ||
| What is your main practice location? | Level I trauma center (full range of specialists and equipment available 24 hours a day) | 29% | |
| Level II trauma center (24-hour availability of all essential specialities, personnel, and equipment) | 28% | ||
| Local or community hospital (resources for emergency resuscitation, surgery, and intensive care of most trauma patients) | 15% | ||
| University hospital | 25% | ||
| Private practice | 3% | ||
| What is your present and desired level of ability for the following competencies (C)? | Present level | Gap to desired level (motivation) | |
| C1: Perform an appropriate assessment of the patient with trauma to the shoulder, humeral shaft, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand | 3.56 | 1.24 | |
| C2: Identify the minimal quality requirements for each assessment tool and the optimal way to gather the required information | 3.31 | 1.40 | |
| C3: Perform a thorough, stepwise analysis of the problem (what is the mechanical, biological, and soft tissue situation and problem) | 3.29 | 1.44 | |
| C4: Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the treatment options and decide with the patient which is best for their specific needs | 3.42 | 1.39 | |
| C5: Develop a comprehensive plan based on the needs of the patient, the injury, the patient factors, and the available surgical options | 3.43 | 1.38 | |
| C6: Complete the plan (perform operative procedures and nonoperative care) | 3.33 | 1.46 | |
| C7: Provide and communicate overall care, integrating the team, family, and supporting care system | 3.36 | 1.35 | |