Changing Attitudes of Internal Medicine Specialists Towards Part-Time Work
Author Information
Author(s): Lugtenberg Marjolein, Heiligers Phil JM, de Jong Judith D, Hingstman Lammert
Primary Institution: NIVEL – Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research
Hypothesis
Attitudes towards part-time work among internal medicine specialists have changed between 1996 and 2004.
Conclusion
Despite an increase in part-time work among specialists, acceptance of part-time practice remains limited.
Supporting Evidence
- Attitudes towards part-time work became slightly more positive from 1996 to 2004.
- Full-time specialists expressed concerns about part-timers' contributions to care quality.
- Gender differences in attitudes towards part-time work diminished by 2004.
- Age and hours worked were significant predictors of attitudes in 2004.
Takeaway
Doctors are starting to like the idea of working part-time more than they did before, but many still think it’s not a good idea for patient care.
Methodology
The study used survey data from 1996 and 2004, comparing attitudes of internal medicine specialists towards part-time work.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the self-reported nature of survey data and the exclusion of certain groups.
Limitations
The study's sample size for part-timers in 1996 was small, and the variance in attitudes between partnerships could not be estimated significantly.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were male, with a significant proportion of part-time workers in 2004 compared to 1996.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.026
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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