Understanding the non-professional needs of early career doctors: An interview-based study
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Gurney, Tiana, O'Sullivan, Belinda, McGrail, Matthew and Martin, Priya. 2023. "Understanding the non-professional needs of early career doctors: An interview-based study." International Journal of Health Planning and Management. 38 (2), pp. 330-346. https://doi.org/10.1002/hpm.3587
| Article Title | Understanding the non-professional needs of early career doctors: An interview-based study |
|---|---|
| ERA Journal ID | 13593 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Gurney, Tiana, O'Sullivan, Belinda, McGrail, Matthew and Martin, Priya |
| Journal Title | International Journal of Health Planning and Management |
| Journal Citation | 38 (2), pp. 330-346 |
| Number of Pages | 17 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
| Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
| ISSN | 0749-6753 |
| 1099-1751 | |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/hpm.3587 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/hpm.3587 |
| Abstract | Speciality colleges and health services are often well attuned to professional factors, but non-professional needs are less acknowledged and are the focus of this study. This likely relates to limited research about the non-professional needs of early career doctors. This study aimed to describe the non-professional needs of doctors in their early postgraduate career, including how they intersect with career and training experiences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 male and female medical graduates working across all Australian states and territories, spanning a variety of speciality areas and early career stages. Participants were asked about their career journey to date including non-professional factors related to their experiences. This study identified important non-professional needs, that strongly interplayed with career and training experiences, including: children's education; partner's career needs; family stability; major life stages; proximity to the extended family; and spending time with immediate family. Results suggested clear gender differences, with female doctor's needs orientated to partner work and carer responsibilities, while male doctor's needs were oriented to spending time with family and meeting the family's needs. Non-professional needs should be considered as legitimate needs within health service employment and speciality training arrangements enabling early career doctors to realise their full potential. |
| Keywords | family; gender; non-professional needs; postgraduate training; rural workfo |
| Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 4203. Health services and systems |
| Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
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