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[Foreign physicians in Norwegian hospitals]

O G Aasland1, C Javo, A Larsen

  • 1Legeforeningens forskningsinstitutt, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|January 24, 1998
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Foreign doctors in Norwegian hospitals report lower job satisfaction, particularly those from outside Scandinavia. Chief physicians perceive greater language barriers, highlighting the need for improved cultural integration and support systems.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Workforce Studies
  • International Medical Migration
  • Healthcare Management

Context:

  • Increasing numbers of foreign-trained physicians in Norwegian hospitals.
  • Assessment of working conditions and satisfaction levels.
  • Exploration of potential improvements for foreign doctors.

Purpose:

  • To quantify the presence of foreign doctors in Norwegian hospitals.
  • To evaluate the job satisfaction of foreign physicians and their chief physicians.
  • To identify factors influencing the working situation and propose improvements.

Summary:

  • 15% of hospital physicians were foreign-born, with half from non-Scandinavian countries.
  • Foreign doctors from outside Scandinavia reported lower satisfaction than Scandinavian counterparts.

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  • Chief physicians' assessments mirrored physician dissatisfaction, noting greater language barriers than physicians perceived.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights disparities in satisfaction between different groups of foreign doctors.
    • Underscores the critical role of language and cultural adaptation in healthcare settings.
    • Recommends targeted interventions, including language/cultural training and support networks, to enhance foreign physician integration and retention.