Opinions, Perceptions, & Thoughts of British Resident Doctors on Orthopaedics
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Perceptions of Orthopaedic Surgery Among UK Resident Doctors. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
ORTHO BRO: Opinions, Perceptions, & Thoughts of British Resident Doctors on Orthopaedics
Overview
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.
Primary outcome measures
- Perceived inclusivity of the specialty [Time frame: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)]
- Perceived work-life balance [Time frame: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)]
- Interest in pursuing a career in orthopaedics [Time frame: Baseline (At a single time point: at completion of the online survey)]
Eligibility criteria
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.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07281560 · 25ORT278