In the shoes of junior doctors: a qualitative exploration of job performance using the job-demands resources model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This qualitative study aimed to explore the factors affecting job performance amongst junior doctors working for public healthcare institutions in Singapore. Within these institutions, junior doctors experience challenges with maintaining a balance in job demands and resources, leading to strain. Exploring the lived experiences of these junior doctors is essential when reviewing workplace and organizational factors that contribute to stress on an individual level, providing valuable insights to address these challenges effectively.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 junior doctors in Singapore, ranging from house officers to senior residents. Framework analysis was performed on transcribed de-identified interviews to identify themes deductive

SUBMITTER: Chua JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11540654 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature