Barriers to the psychological well-being of Australian junior doctors: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore factors associated with the psychological well-being of junior doctors in Australia.

Design

Qualitative study using semistructured interviews.

Setting

Three teaching hospitals in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Participants

Fifteen junior medical officers (postgraduate year 2 doctors) employed across three hospitals in Queensland participated in the study.

Main outcome measures

Fifteen de-identified interviews were analysed. Four key themes emerged-workplace issues impacting on health and well-being; experiences of bullying and harassment; strategies to improve health and well-being; and barriers to seeking healthcare.

Conclusion

Underlying system and cultural factors affect the health of junior doctors. Self-stigma particula

SUBMITTER: Forbes MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6575636 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature