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Satisfaction, commitment, and psychological well-being among HMO physicians.

D K Freeborn1

  • 1Center for Health Research Kaiser Permanente, Northwest Region 3800 N Interstate Ave Portland, OR 97227-1110, USA. don.freeborn@kpchr.org

The Western Journal of Medicine
|January 13, 2001
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Physician job satisfaction and commitment increase with greater practice control and reasonable demands. Interventions boosting physician autonomy and collegial support can improve morale and performance in health maintenance organizations (HMOs).

Area of Science:

  • Medical Practice Management
  • Occupational Health Psychology

Background:

  • Physician well-being is crucial for healthcare quality.
  • Factors influencing satisfaction, commitment, and burnout in health maintenance organizations (HMOs) require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key predictors of professional satisfaction, organizational commitment, and burnout among physicians within HMO settings.

Main Methods:

  • Mail surveys were administered to Kaiser Permanente physicians in Northwest and Ohio regions.
  • A high response rate of 80% (n=608) ensured robust data collection.

Main Results:

  • Physician control over the practice environment emerged as the strongest predictor for all outcomes.
  • Perceived work demands, collegial support, and resource satisfaction also significantly influenced physician outcomes.

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  • Physician age and specialty, with older physicians and pediatricians reporting better outcomes, were also associated factors.

    • Conclusions:

    • Enhancing physician control over their work environment and ensuring reasonable work demands are vital for improving satisfaction and commitment.
    • Interventions aimed at increasing physician autonomy and social support from colleagues are recommended to boost morale and performance in HMOs.