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Surgeons in the United States. Practice characteristics.

B S Bloom, W W Hauck, O L Peterson

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Surgeons in group or partnership practices, with offices outside hospitals, and seeing fewer non-surgical patients, tend to have higher operative workloads. These practice characteristics significantly influence surgeon work volume.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Surgical Practice Management
    • Occupational Health

    Background:

    • Understanding factors influencing surgeon workload is crucial for resource allocation and professional well-being.
    • Previous studies have explored workload determinants, but comprehensive analysis of practice characteristics is needed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between various practice characteristics and the operative workload of surgeons in the United States.
    • To identify specific practice attributes associated with higher surgical case volumes.

    Main Methods:

    • A national questionnaire study surveyed surgeons across the United States.
    • Data collected included practice location, organization, staffing, and patient mix.
    • Multivariate analysis was employed to assess associations between practice characteristics and operative workload.

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    Main Results:

    • Group or partnership practice, offices located outside hospitals, and a higher proportion of non-physician assistants were linked to increased operative workload.
    • Performing surgery at multiple hospitals and a lower proportion of non-surgical patients also correlated with higher workloads.
    • Group/partnership practice and non-surgical patient volume showed the strongest associations with operative workload.

    Conclusions:

    • Practice organization (group/partnership) and patient case mix (fewer non-surgical patients) are key determinants of surgeon operative workload.
    • These findings have implications for surgical workforce planning and practice efficiency.
    • Optimizing practice structures may help manage surgeon workload and improve patient care delivery.