Migrant physicians' conceptions of working in rural and remote areas in Sweden: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore migrant physicians' conceptions about working in rural and remote areas in Sweden to understand what influences their motivation to work in these areas.

Method and material

The study employed a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews with 24 migrant physicians. Transcripts were thematically analysed.

Results

Conceptions were identified about foremost work content and tasks, and about living in rural and remote areas. Work content and tasks related to the health care systems, type of health care facility, duties, specialty, resources, patient population, colleagues, and professional development. Conceptions about living concerned geographical characteristics, people living in rural and remote areas, opportunities for travelling, family

SUBMITTER: Sturesson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6331096 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature