Spousal perspectives on factors influencing recruitment and retention of rural family physicians
Perspectives des conjoints sur les facteurs influençant le recrutement et la rétention des médecins de famille en milieu rural
Erin Mayo, Maria Mathews
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 15–20
Content Summary
This study explores the perspectives of spouses of rural family physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador, focusing on factors influencing recruitment and retention. Through interviews with 13 spouses, the research identifies physician workload and community integration as key direct factors affecting spousal contentment. Indirect factors such as licensing requirements and community characteristics also play a role. The findings highlight the significant influence of spouses on physicians' decisions to stay in rural practice, offering insights for human resource policies in rural medicine.