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Career satisfaction, commitment, and well-being among Taiwanese pediatricians
Der-Fang Chen1, Tsuen-Chiuan Tsai, Sio-Meng Lei
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Pediatrics and Neonatology
|April 20, 2013
Summary
Taiwanese pediatricians report low job satisfaction, poor self-care, and reduced wellbeing, contributing to the physician shortage. This highlights critical issues in the pediatric workforce and career commitment.
Area of Science:
- Medical workforce research
- Occupational health
- Pediatric medicine
Background:
- Taiwan faces a pediatrician shortage, raising concerns about workloads and well-being.
- This study investigates in-hospital pediatricians' career satisfaction and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess Taiwanese pediatricians' perceptions of career satisfaction and well-being.
- To identify factors influencing job satisfaction and commitment in pediatric practice.
Main Methods:
- A validated questionnaire assessed life management, work commitment, and job satisfaction.
- Data collected from 287 pediatricians (attending physicians and residents) in Taiwan.
- Factor analysis explored the underlying structure of 17 survey items.
Main Results:
- No items received a "positive" mean score (≥4/5).
- Key factors identified: commitment to career, self-care, benefits, work environment, and job satisfaction.
- Self-care and benefits received the lowest scores; only 33.6% were satisfied with their jobs.
Conclusions:
- Taiwanese pediatricians exhibit low job satisfaction, commitment, self-care, and well-being.
- Findings explain why physicians leave pediatrics and the impact of physician shortages.
- Urgent interventions are needed to improve pediatricians' work environment and satisfaction.
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