Work situation of rheumatologists and residents in times of COVID-19 : Findings from a survey in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The work situation is an important dimension of professional life and wellbeing, and a policy lever to strengthen recruitment and retention. This study aims to explore the work situation of physicians and residents in internal medical rheumatology, considering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic COVID-19.

Methods

A questionnaire-based online survey was conducted in early 2021 at the Hannover Medical School, supported by the German Society of Rheumatology. Target groups were all rheumatology physicians and residents in Germany. The main areas of investigation included work hours, task delegation, and collaboration; workload and mental health issues; discrimination and sexual harassment experiences; and the impact of COVID-19. Descriptive statistica

SUBMITTER: Kuhlmann E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8448391 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature