Table 2 Data extraction categories for eligible studies
Category | Data extracted |
|---|---|
Basic information | Study authors, publication date, and country of origin |
Study characteristics | Aim and objectives of study, study design, recruitment strategy, and inclusion/exclusion criteria (if relevant) |
Participant characteristics | Number of participants, age ranges, gender, residency year, program and location, sample size, and any other relevant characteristics |
Description of peer-mentoring program or peer support | Description of peer-mentoring program initiation, implementation, and evaluation; description of peer-support relationships; length of program; and any other individuals or groups involved |
Outcome measures | Measures or tools used to gather outcomes data (chart reviews, resident evaluations, interviews, focus groups, surveys) |
Reported outcomes | Professional competencies (clinical skills, collaboration, communication, health advocacy, leadership, professionalism, scholarship) |
Social connectedness (shared purpose, sense of community, emotional support, friendship) | |
Psychosocial wellbeing (burnout, stress, overall mental health, self-esteem, self-efficacy) | |
Mentoring relationship satisfaction (quality, retention) | |
Career (perspectives, prospects, commitment) |