• Ch Nasir Ahmad, Ahsan Sethi, and Rehan Ahmed Khan.
• Dr. Ch Nasir Ahmad, MBBS, FCPS, FICO, Fellowship in vitreo-retina, MME. Department of Ophthalmology Unit-II, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.
• Pak J Med Sci. 2021 Nov 1; 37 (7): 1953-1958.

ObjectivesMultisource feedback (MSF) is a workplace-based assessment tool that offers 360-degree evaluation of the trainee doctor. Little is known about its receptiveness among stakeholders in Pakistan. This study explores house officers' perceptions regarding MSF since its implementation in Eye Unit-II, Institute of Ophthalmology, King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore.MethodsA qualitative case study was conducted from July 2019 to February 2020 in Eye Unit II. A purposive (maximum variation) sample of 12 house surgeons was taken. Two focus group discussions were conducted. Data were transcribed and analyzed thematically.ResultsThe study identified the impact of MSF on house surgeons. Most participants reported positive experiences. The feedback they received increased their motivation, management skills and team working. A number of factors affecting the receptiveness of MSF were also identified which mainly included characteristics of raters and emotional response to MSF.ConclusionMultisource Feedback is a useful tool for feedback that impacts the young doctors in many ways. It contributes to increasing their sense of responsibility, management skills and self-directed learning. The improvement in individual abilities and teamwork also helped in improving patient care.Copyright: © Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences.

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