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Factors associated with primary care residents' satisfaction with their training
C S Randall1, G R Bergus, J A Schlechte
1Department of Family Practice, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA.
Family Medicine
|December 16, 1997
Summary
Primary care resident satisfaction is linked to job factors like autonomy and collegiality, plus an optimistic outlook. Improving these can enhance training outcomes and recruitment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Resident satisfaction significantly influences work performance, learning, recruitment, and retention.
- Understanding factors affecting resident satisfaction is crucial for improving training programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key job and personal characteristics associated with primary care residents' training satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey utilizing the Price-Mueller job satisfaction model was administered.
- Data were collected from residents in family practice, pediatrics, and internal medicine programs.
- The survey included 14 job characteristics, 4 personal characteristics, and 4 demographic factors.
Main Results:
- Six job characteristics (continuity of care, autonomy, collegiality, professional growth, work group loyalty, role conflict) and one personal characteristic (optimistic outlook) were significantly associated with satisfaction.
- Positive associations were found with continuity of care, autonomy, collegiality, professional growth, work group loyalty, and optimism.
- Role conflict was negatively associated with satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Resident satisfaction is strongly linked to specific job attributes and personal outlook.
- Targeted interventions addressing these factors can improve resident satisfaction.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction may lead to improved patient outcomes, work performance, and recruitment success.