Improving Medical Doctors' Sustainable Employability: Study Protocol
Author Information
Author(s): Anna van Duijnhoven, Juriena D. de Vries, Hanneke E. Hulst, Margot P. van der Doef
Primary Institution: Leiden University
Hypothesis
The organizational-level workplace intervention will improve the primary outcomes of burnout complaints, work engagement, and job satisfaction.
Conclusion
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a two-year intervention to enhance sustainable employability among medical doctors.
Supporting Evidence
- Interventions based on the job demands-resources model are promising for enhancing sustainable employability.
- Organizational-level interventions have shown effectiveness in reducing burnout complaints among medical doctors.
- Participatory Action Research engages employees in the intervention process, enhancing its effectiveness.
Takeaway
This study is about helping doctors feel better at work and enjoy their jobs more by making changes in their workplace over two years.
Methodology
A pre-post design with 24 groups of medical doctors, using linear mixed-effect models to analyze data collected at four measurement points.
Potential Biases
Self-selection of groups may lead to bias as those participating may already have worse working conditions.
Limitations
The study lacks a control group and may be affected by selection bias as groups self-selected for the intervention.
Participant Demographics
Groups consist of medical doctors employed in diverse Dutch healthcare settings.
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