Journal article
Investigation of divergent thinking among surgeons and surgeon trainees in Canada (IDEAS): a mixed-methods study
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the creative potential of surgeons and surgeon trainees, as measured by divergent thinking. The secondary objectives were to identify factors associated with divergent thinking, assess confidence in creative problem-solving and the perceived effect of surgical training on creative potential, and explore the value of creativity in surgery.
DESIGN: We used a mixed-methods design, conducting a survey of divergent thinking …
Authors
Thabane A; McKechnie T; Arora V; Calic G; Busse JW; Sonnadara R; Bhandari M
Journal
BMJ Open, Vol. 14, No. 3,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
March 2024
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081367
ISSN
2044-6055