Exploring experiences of less-than-full-time postgraduate medical training in Ireland and options for future improvement: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Irish healthcare has struggled with attrition and emigration. Reasons include long working hours and work-life balance. Worldwide interest in less-than-full-time (LTFT) postgraduate medical training is increasing. Potential benefits include cost savings, reduced burn-out and improved patient safety; potential difficulties include maintaining service provision and negative perceptions from colleagues. This study aimed to examine experiences, awareness and attitudes towards LTFT training in Ireland, to identify potential improvements.

Design

This prospective qualitative study used semistructured interviews. Interview participants were selected by volunteering in response to advertisements and by purposeful sampling. Data were coded and compiled into key themes, with

SUBMITTER: Matthews C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11836810 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature