Measuring Uncertainty Intolerance in Surgical Residents Using Standardized Assessments
Ying LD, Harrington A, Assi R, Thiessen C, Contessa J, Hubbard M, Yoo P, Nadzam G. Measuring Uncertainty Intolerance in Surgical Residents Using Standardized Assessments. Journal Of Surgical Research 2019, 245: 145-152. PMID: 31419639, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.07.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysicians' risk attitudesUncertainty intoleranceNew education initiativeMBTI assessmentPersonality factorsFemale residentsSurgical residentsPras scoreOwn mental healthMale residentsUncertainty toleranceGeneral surgery residentsHigher completion ratesStages of trainingPsychological stressMental healthSurgical practiceLarger studyStandardized assessmentPhysician practicesPilot studySurgery residentsSuch interventionsPRUSignificant differences