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Kathrin Glättli1, Stéphanie Giezendanner1, Andreas Zeller1

  • 1Universitäres Zentrum für Hausarztmedizin beider Basel, Liestal.

Praxis
|September 29, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Young general practitioners (GPs) report higher job satisfaction but also increased stress. Addressing administrative burdens is key to improving well-being for the future GP workforce.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical workforce research
  • General practice
  • Occupational health

Background:

  • The sustainability of primary care relies on a motivated and healthy general practitioner (GP) workforce.
  • Understanding the unique challenges faced by early-career GPs is crucial for retention and future healthcare provision.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated the specific factors contributing to job satisfaction and stress among young GPs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the preconditions for high job satisfaction and low stress levels among young general practitioners (GPs) in Switzerland.
  • To compare the work situation, satisfaction, and stress levels of young GPs (≤40 years) with their older colleagues.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis utilizing questionnaire data from 2037 Swiss general practitioners.
  • Focus on a subgroup of 206 young GPs (≤40 years) to identify demographic and work-related characteristics.
  • Statistical comparison of work hours, consultation length, employment status, satisfaction, and stress levels between age groups.

Main Results:

  • Young GPs are more often female, employed, work fewer hours weekly, and schedule longer consultations than older GPs.
  • Despite higher work situation satisfaction, young GPs experience significantly higher stress levels compared to GPs over 40.
  • Administrative tasks are identified as a factor potentially increasing stress levels in general practice.

Conclusions:

  • Young GPs face a paradox of higher satisfaction coupled with increased stress, necessitating targeted support strategies.
  • Reducing administrative burdens may be a critical intervention to mitigate stress and enhance the sustainability of the young GP workforce.
  • Addressing the specific needs of early-career physicians is essential for securing the future of general practice.
Keywords:
ArbeitszufriedenheitGeneral practitionerHausarztpraxisMédicin de familleStressjob satisfactionsatisfaction professionnellestress

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