Table 4 Summary of results for consultant supervisors
Question | Summary of responses |
|---|---|
How long have you been involved in educational or clinical supervision? | 1–3 years: 13.6 % 4–6 years: 19.5 % 7 years+: 66.9 % |
How frequently are you able to PROVIDE formal recorded feedback about a trainee’s performance? | Annually: 5.8 % Monthly: 40.9 % Fortnightly: 16.8 % Weekly: 29.8 % Daily: 5.8 % |
Do you feel that you get enough opportunities to PROVIDE accurate feedback on a trainee’s performance? | Strongly disagree: 4.55 % Disagree: 39.6 % Neither agree nor disagree: 23.4 % Agree: 26 % Strongly agree: 6.5 % |
What in your opinion prevents you from providing regular feedback about the trainees you are supervising? | Lack of time: 50.7 % Lack of clear mechanisms to do so: 16.6 % Lack of access to computers: 8.5 % Not a priority: 4.2 % Other: 20 % |
How frequently do you currently RECEIVE formal feedback on your educational or clinical supervision activities from trainees? | Never: 55.8 % Annually: 33.1 % Monthly: 8.4 % Weekly: 0.7 % Daily: 0 % |
Do you feel that you RECEIVE enough feedback on your performance as an educational or clinical supervisor for trainees? | Strongly disagree: 18.8 % Disagree: 46.8 % Neither agree nor disagree: 22.1 % Agree: 9.7 % Strongly agree: 2.6 % |
Do you own a Smartphone (e.g. Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy)? | Yes: 85.7 % No: 13 % Not sure: 1.3 % |
Would you be willing to use an App on your Smartphone to provide daily feedback on the educational and clinical supervision you receive? | Yes: 40.9.2 % No: 31.2 % Unsure: 27.9 % |