Factors associated with internal medicine physician job attitudes in the Veterans Health Administration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

US healthcare organizations increasingly use physician satisfaction and attitudes as a key performance indicator. Further, many health care organizations also have an academically oriented mission. Physician involvement in research and teaching may lead to more positive workplace attitudes, with subsequent decreases in turnover and beneficial impact on patient care. This article aimed to understand the influence of time spent on academic activities and perceived quality of care in relation to job attitudes among internal medicine physicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted with inpatient attending physicians from 36 Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. Participants were surveyed regarding demographics, practi

SUBMITTER: Mohr DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5885351 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature