Liječnički vjesnik, Vol. 138 No. 7-8, 2016.
Original scientific paper
SATISFACTION OF YOUNG DOCTORS IN CROATIA: ARE WE HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?
Alen Babacanli
orcid.org/0000-0002-6618-6026
; KBC Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Ivan Balen
Ana Brechelmacher
Doris Dodig
Kristijan Đula
Saša Gulić
Vedran Hostić
Josip Juras
Matej Katavić
Tomislav Kopjar
Davor Kust
Vanja Pintarić Japec
Vesna Štefančić
Luka Vučemilo
Ksenija Vučur
Trpimir Goluža
Abstract
Introduction: The satisfaction of junior medical doctors is primarily associated with the training they receive during the residency period and working conditions. Given a considerable brain-drain of medical doctors from the Republic of Croatia, the present research focused on the evaluation of the satisfaction of junior medical doctors. Methodology: The Junior Doctors Committee of the Croatian Medical Chamber prepared a questionnaire on the satisfaction of junior doctors. The relevant questionnaire was available for filling in online in the period from February 1 to March 20, 2016. Results: The questionnaire was completed by 1,531 persons aged between 29 and 35 (mean age 32) of which 67% were females. A 58% of respondents would leave the Republic of Croatia if offered an opportunity. The main reasons for leaving the country include better working conditions (74%), well-regulated healthcare system (64%) and higher wages (64%). In case of staying in the country, their future professional status and development would remain unaltered (44%). Conclusion: The questionnaire results show a high level of dissatisfaction with the healthcare system, some segments of the specialist training and the mentor role. The analysis of factors affecting the satisfaction of junior doctors will facilitate the preparation and adoption of measures aiming to mitigate the above-mentioned trend.
Keywords
Physicians – psychology, statistics and numerical data; Attitude of health personnel; Job satisfaction; Personal satisfaction; Education, medical, graduate – organization and administration; Mentors; Surveys and questionnaires; Croatia
Hrčak ID:
172871
URI
Publication date:
5.9.2016.
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