Factors Influencing the Productivity of Doctors Working in Hospitals in Erzurum Province, Turkey
2024

Factors Influencing Doctor Productivity in Erzurum, Turkey

Sample size: 276 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Bayraktar Ahsen, Akan Yusuf

Primary Institution: Ataturk University

Hypothesis

What factors affect the work productivity of doctors in Erzurum's public hospitals?

Conclusion

Doctors' productivity is significantly related to their years of employment, training, and cooperation with colleagues, despite the cold weather.

Supporting Evidence

  • Doctors believe teamwork can increase productivity (95%).
  • Training and seminars related to their field increase productivity (77.9%).
  • Timely resolution of hospital problems increases productivity for 86.6% of doctors.

Takeaway

This study found that doctors in Erzurum work better when they trust their colleagues and have good training, even if it's really cold outside.

Methodology

A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a questionnaire completed by 276 physicians in three public hospitals.

Potential Biases

Self-reported data may introduce bias.

Limitations

The study relied on self-reported data and may not be generalizable due to cultural and regional factors.

Participant Demographics

35.1% female, 64.9% male; majority aged 30-35; 98.2% graduated from state universities.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.7759/cureus.75065

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