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Physicians' Workloads in China: 1998⁻2016.

Yanhong Fu1, David C Schwebel2, Guoqing Hu3

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China. 176911022@csu.edu.cn.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|August 8, 2018
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Physician workload in China significantly increased from 1998-2016, with patient visits per physician rising 135% and inpatient admissions per physician up 184%. Recent years show a stabilizing trend, indicating a need for workload interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management
  • Physician Workforce Studies

Background:

  • Physician workload is critical for patient health outcomes.
  • Increased physician workloads pose risks to physician well-being and patient care quality.
  • This study investigates physician workload trends in Chinese health institutions between 1998 and 2016.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze changes in physician workload in China over an 18-year period.
  • To quantify the trends in patient visits and inpatient admissions per physician.
  • To identify potential implications for physician health and patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the China Statistical Yearbook (1999-2017).
  • Extracted indicators: number of physicians, patient visits, and inpatient admissions.
Keywords:
health institutionsphysiciansworkloads

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  • Calculated patient visits per physician and inpatient admissions per physician from 1998-2016 to estimate workload.

    • Main Results:

    • Patient visits per physician increased by 135% between 1998 and 2016.
    • Inpatient admissions per physician rose by 184% during the same period.
    • A stabilizing trend, including a 7% decrease in patient visits per physician since 2012, was observed in recent years.

    Conclusions:

    • Physician workload in China experienced a dramatic increase from 1998-2016.
    • This escalating workload trend may jeopardize physician health and patient care quality.
    • Interventions are crucial to alleviate physician workloads and ensure sustainable healthcare delivery in China.