Satisfaction with work-life balance among U.S. gynecologic oncologists, a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the satisfaction with work-life balance (WLB) and career satisfaction of gynecologic oncologists.

Methods

In August 2014, members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) were sent an anonymous, cross-sectional survey evaluating demographic variables, practice characteristics, career satisfaction, fatigue, and satisfaction with WLB. Fatigue was assessed using a visual-analog scale. Career satisfaction and WLB were assessed with a Likert scale. Inferential statistics were computed with type I error rates of 0.05.

Results

Out of the 1002 gynecologic oncologists surveyed, 290 (28.9%) responded. Only 18.6% of respondents were satisfied with WLB and there were significant associations between gender (P = 0.0157), time spent in work related activi

SUBMITTER: Szender JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4830436 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature