Table 5 Gaps in knowledge and the potential usefulness of future research in this area
Gap in data | Significance |
|---|---|
Precise estimates of female representation in CCM trainee and specialist workforce worldwide Age distribution of the male and female workforce Time taken to complete CCM training Proportion of women having to undertake part-time or deferred training Drop-out rates from CCM training Proportion of women undertaking fractional appointments in intensive care as a specialist | Facilitate planning for workforce and gender diversity Major differences in age distribution, may point to factors such as family/home commitments which are predominantly borne by women Prolonged training times for women may be an indicator of women having to undertake part-time training owing to other commitments Will enable training bodies to introduce flexible training options May be an indicator of competing family and domestic responsibilities and lack of roster-friendliness, provide alternative rostering options |