How to assess doctor managers' managerial attitude: results from an e-Delphi process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the 1990s, healthcare systems in many Western countries, including Italy, have undergone significant reforms, transforming organizational models and structures to meet the growing demand for healthcare services efficiently. This transformation has introduced new managerial roles for doctors-managers, particularly at the midlevel, creating "doctor-manager" positions that involve both clinical and managerial responsibilities. However, doctor-managers often struggle to balance these dual roles due to a lack of formal managerial training and the inherent conflict between clinical and economic objectives. This study aims to define new evaluation dimensions that can enhance the existing scale and develop a new tool to assess the necessary components of the managerial att

SUBMITTER: Cicchetti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11577862 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature