Perspectives and planning for retirement of Brazilian occupational physicians: an exploratory study
Alberto José Niituma Ogata1, Fernando Akio Mariya2, Mauro Cardoso3
1Fundação Getulio Vargas - Escola de Administração de São Paulo, Centro de Pesquisa em Administração em Saúde, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Introduction:
Occupational medicine is a broad specialty that plays a fundamental role in protecting the workers' health and well-being.
Objectives:
To analyze Brazilian occupational physicians' perspectives on their transition to retirement, addressing aspects such as financial planning, reasons for retirement, and intended post-retirement activities.
Methods:
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 450 active occupational physicians in Brazil. An online questionnaire was administered to a convenience sample recruited through social media between July and August 2024.
Results:
Most physicians reported undertaking some form of financial planning for retirement; however, 72.00% did not consider themselves financially prepared. Furthermore, 64.40% planned to continue paid work after retirement, predominantly in consulting roles.
Conclusions:
These findings highlight the need for expanded financial education initiatives and structured support to support a healthy transition to retirement.
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