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[Factors conditioning absenteeism among primary care physicians]
C Nebot Adell1, N Juvanet Ribot, J Canela Soler
1Dirección de Atención Primaria Nou Barris, Subdivisión de Atención Primaria de Barcelona ciudad, ICS.
Atencion Primaria
|March 15, 1996
Summary
Primary care doctor absenteeism is linked to age and patient load, with fewer sick days in reformed centers. Improving motivation in non-reformed networks is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Public health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Primary care physicians' absenteeism impacts healthcare delivery.
- Understanding factors influencing sick leave is crucial for workforce management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of doctor demographics, contract type, patient list size, and work center on primary care physician absenteeism.
- To identify key predictors of sick leave among general practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Observational, crossover study design.
- Data collected from 121 primary care doctors in Barcelona City.
- Bivariate epidemiological and statistical analyses were employed.
Main Results:
- 40% of doctors reported sick leave, totaling 2,477 days lost.
- Absenteeism was significantly associated with doctor's age and patient list size.
- Primary care centers implementing reforms reported substantially lower rates of sick leave.
Conclusions:
- Sick leave among primary care doctors is disproportionately higher in non-reformed healthcare settings.
- Strategies to enhance motivation among doctors in traditional networks may reduce absenteeism.
- Further research into motivational factors is warranted.