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K J Allen1,2, N Chiavaroli3,4, K J Reid3
1Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Anaesthesia
|January 4, 2024
Summary
Returning to work after maternity leave presents challenges for anaesthetists, impacting engagement and careers. Addressing workplace culture and planning is crucial for successful re-entry and retaining female clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Medical Specialties
- Anaesthesiology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Returning to work after maternity leave is challenging for clinicians.
- Quantitative studies identify challenges and supports, but qualitative insights are needed.
- This study focuses on anaesthetists' re-entry experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore anaesthetists' experiences returning to clinical work post-maternity leave.
- To identify factors influencing re-entry and develop a planning framework.
- To understand challenges and inform supportive strategies.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews.
- 13 anaesthetists participated, recruited via purposive and snowball sampling.
- Data analysis identified five key themes.
Main Results:
- Themes included leave duration, re-entry planning, workplace culture, career impact, and emotional impact.
- Concerns about deskilling influenced leave duration; shorter leaves caused fatigue.
- Inconsistent workplace support, negative attitudes, and identity shifts were reported.
Conclusions:
- Factors influencing re-entry include leave duration, planning, and workplace culture.
- Negative attitudes and career barriers may deter women in anaesthesia.
- Supportive frameworks are needed to aid re-entry and promote female leadership.
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