Physician Job Satisfaction, Dissertation – Literature Example

Job Satisfaction and motivation among physicians in academic medical centres: Insights from a cross-national study, K.Janus, V.E. Amelung.,L.C. Baker., M.Gaitanides., T.G. Rundall Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law, Vol 33 No 6 2008, Duke University Press (K.Janus,, 2008)

The paper covered work-related monetary and non-monetary factors in terms of how these impacted physicians job satisfaction in Germany and the USA. The two locations were used for comparative analysis purposes.  The differing healthcare systems were examined in terms of motivational concepts to the workforce in both countries.  Empirical research (questionnaires) was used with quantitative techniques to capture statistical and correlations with both sets of physicians.  The results showed job satisfaction, continuing education and job security to be important motivational factors in Germany. Compared to the US where remuneration, financial incentives and managerial relationships were contrasting factors. Correlating factors included job security and collegial relationships in the profession.

Job Satisfaction as perceived by independent physicians in Florida: An empirical investigation. J. Farrah., L.A. Halawi, Academy of Health Care Management Vol 6 No 1, 2010. (Farrah, J. 2010)

Examination into independent job satisfaction factors applicable to physicians in the State of Florida.  Mainly focused upon privately owned medical practices and use of empirical research. The research covered 350 survey recipients with 117 respondents. The results developed into 6 hypothesis, of which 5 were supported.  Although a relatively small study sample ( population size), the results were considered to be significant.  Extensive use of regression analysis was used in the determination of the hypothesis. It was acknowledged that there were certain limitations to the study i.e. limited geographical analysis, small population or sample size, element of bias and some time limiting factors.

Physician Career Satisfaction: Examining perspectives of the working environment. W.R. Pratt. Hospital Topics, 88(2)43-52, 2010 Routledge.(Pratt, W.R. 2010)

The research examined  career satisfaction over some 2000+ physicians by the technique of structural equation modelling (SEM) techniques. Not a widely used concept as compared to regression analysis but is considered more disposed towards answering multi-faceted questions. The structured modelling concept seemed a more accurate way of determining statistics were less skewed and avoided bias.  This made the results rather more interesting and the author presented these in an interesting discussion model with tabulated statistics.

References

Farrah., L. H. (2010). Job satisfaction as perceived by indepent physicians in Florida: An empirical investigation. Academy of Health Care Management, 1-15.

V. (2008). Job satisfaction and motivation amongst physicians in academic medical centres: Insights from a cross national study. Health Politics, Policy and Law Vol 33 No 6, 1134-1167.

Pratt, W. (2010). Physician career satisfaction: Examining perspectives of the working environment. Hospital Topics 88(2) , 43-52.