Results of pre- and post-course questionnaires regarding confidence in aspects of the medical registrar role
| Questionnaire | Pre-course average (out of 7) | Post-course average (out of 7) | Difference | t-test (p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confidence in general for becoming a medical SpR | 2.88 | 5.00 | 2.12+ | 0.024 |
| Confidence in escalation planning / establishing ceiling of care | 3.75 | 5.75 | 2.00+ | 0.046 |
| Confidence in initiating DNACPR orders for acutely unwell patients | 4.63 | 5.50 | 0.87+ | 0.240 |
| Confidence in providing advice over the phone to juniors | 4.63 | 5.38 | 0.75+ | 0.159 |
| Confidence in whether to discharge a patient | 3.75 | 6.00 | 2.25+ | 0.059 |
| Confidence in leading a cardiac arrest | 4.25 | 5.25 | 1.00+ | 0.211 |
| Confidence in respiratory failure (eg PaO2 <8 on 15 L or T2RF) | 4.50 | 5.88 | 1.38+ | 0.005 |
| Confidence in CVS failure (eg systolic BP of 85 after fluid resus) | 2.75 | 5.75 | 3.00+ | 0.035 |
| Confidence in renal failure (eg an indication for acute dialysis) | 4.25 | 5.50 | 1.25+ | 0.071 |