Table 2 Ophthalmology trainees’ perception related to COVID-19 pandemic.
From: Reshaping ophthalmology training after COVID-19 pandemic
Question | Residents n (%) | Fellows n (%) |
|---|---|---|
How would you describe the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on your training program? | ||
Slight | 8 (1.93) | 1 (1.11) |
Mild | 36 (8.69) | 7 (7.78) |
Moderate | 113 (27.29) | 19 (21.11) |
Severe | 216 (52.17) | 57 (63.33) |
Catastrophic | 40 (9.66) | 6 (6.67) |
Do you think that COVID-19 pandemic will result in an irreversible gap in your training? | ||
Yes | 142 (34.29) | 25 (27.78) |
No | 122 (29.47) | 28 (31.11) |
Not sure | 150 (36.23) | 37 (41.11) |
Do you think that your institution has provided you appropriate guidance on working during the pandemic? | ||
Yes | 267 (64.49) | 69 (76.67) |
No | 147 (35.51) | 21 (23.33) |
Do you feel safe and well protected against SARS-CoV-2 working in the hospital? | ||
Yes | 191 (46.13) | 47 (52.22) |
No | 220 (53.14) | 43 (47.78) |
Do you think that the measures taken by your institution to preserve the effectiveness of your training have been appropriate? | ||
Yes | 195 (47.1) | 56 (62.22) |
No | 216 (52.17) | 34 (37.78) |
Considering the future long-term restrictions in clinical and surgical activities related to the phase of coexistence with the virus, how do you think will be the impact on your training? | ||
Slight | 15 (3.62) | 6 (6.67) |
Mild | 59 (14.25) | 12 (13.33) |
Moderate | 149 (35.99) | 39 (43.33) |
Severe | 162 (39.13) | 31 (34.44) |
Catastrophic | 28 (6.76) | 1 (1.11) |
