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Changing Working Patterns in Irish general practice: Findings from a Qualitative Remote Ethnographic Study.
Niamh Humphries1, Holly R Hanlon1, Mike O'Callaghan2
1RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland.
Health Policy (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|December 11, 2025
Summary
General practitioners (GPs) in Ireland are reducing clinical hours to improve work-life balance and well-being due to heavy workloads. Capturing these new working patterns is crucial for effective GP workforce planning.
Area of Science:
- Medical Workforce Studies
- Qualitative Research Methods
- General Practice & Primary Care
Background:
- Irish general practice has evolved with more female practitioners, group practices, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Significant shifts in practice structures and practitioner demographics are reshaping the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore evolving General Practitioner (GP) working patterns in Ireland.
- To present GP perspectives on full-time versus part-time work.
- To inform GP workforce planning by capturing new working methods.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative remote ethnography involving 20 GPs in Ireland.
- Two online interviews and an eight-week instant messaging discussion per GP.
- Data collected between October 2024 and July 2025.
Main Results:
- GPs reported high workloads, intense work, long hours, and significant administrative burdens.
- Reduced working hours and job crafting were strategies employed to manage intensity and stress.
- These adjustments aimed to achieve better work-life balance and reduce overall stress levels.
Conclusions:
- GPs are reducing clinical sessions to safeguard well-being and achieve work-life balance.
- New working models require evaluation through research and routine data.
- Accurate data on 'work-as-done' is essential for policy and workforce planning.
Keywords:
General practiceGeneral practitioner retentionMedical workforce planningRemote ethnographyUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8More Related Videos
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