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Job satisfaction among certified and non-certified general practitioners
S Fennig1, D Yuval, M Greenstein
1Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel. sfennig@isdn.net.il
The Israel Medical Association Journal : IMAJ
|May 10, 2001
Summary
Family medicine physicians report lower job satisfaction regarding work rewards compared to general practitioners without specialization. Addressing physician job satisfaction is crucial for the future of family medicine.
Area of Science:
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
- Physician Workforce
Background:
- Family medicine emphasizes comprehensive biopsychosocial care.
- High job satisfaction is essential for physician recruitment in family medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare job satisfaction between family medicine specialists and non-specialist primary care physicians.
- Investigate factors influencing job satisfaction in primary care.
Main Methods:
- A self-report questionnaire, "Task Profiles of General Practitioners in Europe," was used.
- Data collected from a stratified random sample of 664 primary care physicians in Israel.
- Bivariate and logistic regression analyses were performed.
Main Results:
- Family medicine specialists reported lower satisfaction with work rewards than general practitioners without formal specialization.
- Satisfaction with intrinsic job aspects was comparable between groups.
- Female and rural physicians reported higher job satisfaction than male and urban physicians.
Conclusions:
- Health maintenance organizations must implement strategies to boost job satisfaction for certified family physicians.
- Proactive measures are needed to prevent a potential crisis in the family medicine profession.