Status, causes and consequences of physicians' self-perceived professional reputation damage in China: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conflict between physicians and patients is an increasingly serious problem, leading to the disrepute attached to Chinese physicians' social image and position. This study assesses the status of physicians' self-perceived professional reputation damage and explains it's the adverse outcomes including withdrawal behavior and workplace well-being. Moreover, potential causes of Chinese physicians' disrepute have been outlined.

Methods

Primary data were collected through a cross-sectional online survey of physicians from 10 provinces in China, who were invited to complete an anonymous survey from December 2018 to January 2019. A total of 842 physicians (effective response rate: 92.22%) were recruited as participants.

Results

About 83% of the participants self-p

SUBMITTER: Sun T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8048359 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature