Opinions, Perceptions, & Thoughts of British Resident Doctors on Orthopaedics (ORTHO BRO)
ORTHO BRO: Opinions, Perceptions, & Thoughts of British Resident Doctors on Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic surgery is one of the largest surgical specialties in the UK, delivering high-volume, high-impact care across trauma and elective pathways. Despite this, the specialty continues to face challenges in recruitment, diversity, inclusivity and perceptions of workload and culture. International literature suggests that impressions formed during undergraduate and early postgraduate training strongly influence specialty choice; however, contemporary UK-specific data on how resident doctors view orthopaedics remain limited. The ORTHO BRO Study is a cross-sectional, anonymous online survey designed to capture UK trainees' perceptions of orthopaedics, compare views between those with and without prior orthopaedic rotations, and explore spontaneous associations. Findings will inform training improvement, inclusivity initiatives, and recruitment strategies.
The study targets UK foundation doctors (F1/F2), core trainees (CT1/CT2), and trust-grade/non-training senior house officers (SHOs) across multiple trusts/foundation schools.
Study Overview
Status
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Are currently employed within the UK National Health Service (NHS) as a Foundation Year 1 (F1), Foundation Year 2 (F2), Core Training Year 1 (CT1), Core Training Year 2 (CT2) or trust-grade/non-training senior house officer (SHO).
- Are aged 18 years or older.
- Are able to read and understand English sufficiently to comprehend the participant information and complete the online questionnaire.
- Are willing and able to provide electronic informed consent before taking part.
- Agree to participate voluntarily and understand that participation is anonymous and non-compulsory.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
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Foundation Doctors
Foundation Year 1 and Year 2 doctors currently employed in the NHS
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Core Trainees
Core Trainees Year 1 and Year 2 currently employed in the NHS
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Non-training/Trust-grade SHOs
Non-training/Trust-grade Senior House Officers currently employed in the NHS
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Perceived inclusivity of the specialty
Time Frame: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
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Measured using responses to: "I would consider orthopaedics to be an inclusive specialty."
Quantified on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree).Mean scores will be compared between participants with and without prior orthopaedic experience.
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Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
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Perceived work-life balance
Time Frame: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
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Measured using responses to: "I believe orthopaedics offers a good work-life balance."
Quantified on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree).
Mean scores will be compared between participants with and without prior orthopaedic experience.
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Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
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Interest in pursuing a career in orthopaedics
Time Frame: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
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Measured using responses to: "Would you personally consider pursuing a career in orthopaedics?"
Quantified on a 5-point Likert scale (definitely no → definitely yes).
Used to explore the relationship between perceptions (inclusivity, lifestyle) and career interest.
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Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)
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Collaborators and Investigators
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Estimated)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- 25ORT278
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