Culture, diversity and inclusion: a survey of British Hip Society members
Aim To explore the perceptions and experiences of members of the British Hip Society (BHS) as they relate to culture, diversity and inclusion in the professional sphere.Method BHS members participated in an anonymised online survey in 2021. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected on demogra...
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| author | J Parr A Grove K Gill J Maggs K Dayananda S Hook J R Howell |
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| description | Aim To explore the perceptions and experiences of members of the British Hip Society (BHS) as they relate to culture, diversity and inclusion in the professional sphere.Method BHS members participated in an anonymised online survey in 2021. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected on demographics, professional experiences and perceptions of workplace culture. Members provided suggestions for improving working culture and supporting inclusivity.Results A 45% response rate (n=217) was achieved. Most respondents were male consultant surgeons, of white ethnicity. Almost a quarter of respondents reported experiencing barriers to career progression within the hip subspecialty. Experience of barriers was more common among women and those of non-white ethnicity. Several members experienced an elitist, exclusive culture in the BHS which is closed to outsiders. Thematic analysis of textual data revealed narratives which portray the perception of the society as a closed-door society, and described a clique culture in orthopaedics, and the pervasiveness of discrimination and banter.Conclusion We found that barriers to inclusion and diversity exist within the professional society. Exploring the narratives around these has informed strategies to overcome them and has shaped future BHS initiatives. To ensure our patients receive the best possible surgical care, it is vital that those with the skills and expertise to deliver it, are supported by the Society and feel a sense of belonging and representation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-639be0006e084633818a6ecca1e0ee982024-01-04T19:40:09ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Open Quality2399-66412023-11-0112410.1136/bmjoq-2023-002432Culture, diversity and inclusion: a survey of British Hip Society membersJ Parr0A Grove1K Gill2J Maggs3K Dayananda4S Hook5J R Howell6Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UKWarwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UKTrauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust, Guildford, UKTrauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UKTrauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Welsh Rotation, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UKTrauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UKTrauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UKAim To explore the perceptions and experiences of members of the British Hip Society (BHS) as they relate to culture, diversity and inclusion in the professional sphere.Method BHS members participated in an anonymised online survey in 2021. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected on demographics, professional experiences and perceptions of workplace culture. Members provided suggestions for improving working culture and supporting inclusivity.Results A 45% response rate (n=217) was achieved. Most respondents were male consultant surgeons, of white ethnicity. Almost a quarter of respondents reported experiencing barriers to career progression within the hip subspecialty. Experience of barriers was more common among women and those of non-white ethnicity. Several members experienced an elitist, exclusive culture in the BHS which is closed to outsiders. Thematic analysis of textual data revealed narratives which portray the perception of the society as a closed-door society, and described a clique culture in orthopaedics, and the pervasiveness of discrimination and banter.Conclusion We found that barriers to inclusion and diversity exist within the professional society. Exploring the narratives around these has informed strategies to overcome them and has shaped future BHS initiatives. To ensure our patients receive the best possible surgical care, it is vital that those with the skills and expertise to deliver it, are supported by the Society and feel a sense of belonging and representation.https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/12/4/e002432.full |
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