Procedural anxiety, self-efficacy and fear of malpractice during invasive procedures among emergency medicine residents: a cross-sectional study | Synapse
March 7, 2026Open Access
Procedural anxiety, self-efficacy and fear of malpractice during invasive procedures among emergency medicine residents: a cross-sectional study
Key Points
To explore the levels of procedural anxiety and self-efficacy in emergency medicine residents during invasive procedures.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey of emergency medicine residents
Assessed levels of procedural anxiety and self-efficacy
Examined fear of malpractice during invasive procedures
Residents reported varying levels of procedural anxiety during invasive procedures
Findings indicate a correlation between self-efficacy and anxiety levels
Concerns over malpractice were prevalent among residents
Abstract
Not applicable. This study is an observational cross-sectional survey and was not registered.