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Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'Anesthesie
|February 16, 2000
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Anesthesia physician resources in Ontario face a worsening shortfall. Projections indicate a growing deficit by 2005, impacting healthcare delivery and patient access to care.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare resource management
  • Physician workforce analysis
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Anesthesia physician resources are critical for healthcare delivery.
  • Recent perceptions suggest potential shortfalls in anesthesiologist supply.
  • Accurate assessment of physician resources is essential for strategic planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess current and future anesthesia physician resources in Ontario, Canada.
  • To quantify the extent of any identified shortfalls.
  • To inform policy and planning for anesthesia workforce needs.

Main Methods:

  • Employed two distinct models: a demand-based approach and a benchmarking approach.
  • Demand-based model utilized data on trainees, matching services, and departmental surveys.

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  • Benchmarking model used Alberta as a comparator, analyzing historical growth rates.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant shortfall in anesthesiologists was identified in Ontario.
    • The population-to-anesthesiologist ratio deteriorated by 17.6% between 1986 and 1996.
    • Demand-based model projected a deficit increase from 40 to 68 by 2005; benchmarking estimated a 1994 shortfall of 131.

    Conclusions:

    • The study conservatively indicates a worsening trend in anesthesia physician resource shortfalls.
    • The projected deficit is expected to increase by 2005.
    • Findings highlight the need for proactive workforce planning in anesthesiology.