ǂa ǂsystematic literature review
Bernard Le Floch (Author), Hilde Bastiaens (Author), Jean-Yves Le Reste (Author), H. Lingner (Author), Robert Hoffman (Author), Sĺawomir Czachowski (Author), Radost Spiridonova Assenova (Author), Tuomas Koskela (Author), Zalika Klemenc-Ketiš (Author), P. Nabbe (Author)

Abstract

Background Looking at what makes General Practitioners (GPs) happy in their profession, may be important in increasing the GP workforce in the future. The European General Practice Research Network (EGPRN) created a research team (eight national groups) in order to clarify the factors involved in GP job satisfaction throughout Europe. The first step of this study was a literature review to explore how the satisfaction of GPs had been studied before. The research question was "Which factors are related to GP satisfaction in Clinical Practice?" Methods Systematic literature review according to the PRISMA statement. The databases searched were Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane. All articles were identified, screened and included by two separate research teams, according to inclusion or exclusion criteria. Then, a qualitative appraisal was undertaken. Next, a thematic analysis process was undertaken to capture any issue relevant to the research question. Results The number of records screened was 458. One hundred four were eligible. Finally, 17 articles were included. The data revealed 13 subthemes, which were grouped into three major themes for GP satisfaction. First there were general profession-related themes, applicable to many professions. A second group of issues related specifically to a GP setting. Finally, a third group was related to professional life and personal issues. Conclusions A number of factors leading to GP job satisfaction, exist in literature They should be used by policy makers within Europe to increase the GP workforce. The research team needs to undertake qualitative studies to confirm or enhance those results.

Keywords

family medicine;primary health care;career;

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Language: English
Year of publishing:
Typology: 1.02 - Review Article
Organization: UM MF - Faculty of Medicine
UDC: 614
COBISS: 32824025 Link will open in a new window
ISSN: 1471-2296
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Secondary language: Slovenian
Secondary keywords: družinska medicina;osnovno zdravstveno varstvo;kariera;
URN: URN:SI:UM:
Type (COBISS): Scientific work
Pages: str. 1-8
Issue: ǂiss. ǂ1
Chronology: Sep. 2016
DOI: 10.1186/s12875-016-0524-x
ID: 10844871