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Higher Work-Privacy Conflict and Lower Job Satisfaction in GP Leaders and Practice Assistants Working Full-Time Compared to Part-Time: Results of the IMPROVEjob Study.
Göbel, Julian; Schmidt, Manuela; Seifried-Dübon, Tanja; Linden, Karen; Degen, Lukas; Rind, Esther; Eilerts, Anna-Lisa; Pieper, Claudia; Grot, Matthias; Werners, Brigitte; Schröder, Verena; Jöckel, Karl-Heinz; Rieger, Monika A; Weltermann, Birgitta M.
  • Göbel J; Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, Germany Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany.
  • Schmidt M; Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, Germany Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany.
  • Seifried-Dübon T; Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tuebingen, Osianderstraße 5, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
  • Linden K; Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, Germany Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany.
  • Degen L; Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, Germany Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany.
  • Rind E; Institute of Occupational and Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital Tuebingen, Wilhelmstr. 27, 72074 Tuebingen, Germany.
  • Eilerts AL; Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany.
  • Pieper C; Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany.
  • Grot M; Institute of Management, Operations Research, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany.
  • Werners B; Institute of Management, Operations Research, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany.
  • Schröder V; Center for Clinical Trials, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany.
  • Jöckel KH; Center for Clinical Trials, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany.
  • Rieger MA; Institute of Occupational and Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital Tuebingen, Wilhelmstr. 27, 72074 Tuebingen, Germany.
  • Weltermann BM; Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, Germany Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(5)2022 02 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1736895
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Work-privacy conflict (WPC) has become an important issue for medical professionals. The cluster-randomized controlled IMPROVEjob study aimed at improving job satisfaction (primary outcome), with additional outcomes such as examining the work-privacy conflict in German general practice personnel. Using baseline data of this study, the relationship between work-privacy conflict and job satisfaction (JS) was analyzed. In addition, factors associated with higher WPC were identified.

METHODS:

At baseline, 366 participants (general practitioners (GPs) in leadership positions, employed general practitioners, and practice assistants) from 60 German practices completed a questionnaire addressing socio-demographic data and job characteristics. Standardized scales from the German version of the COPSOQ III requested data concerning job satisfaction and work-privacy conflict. Both scores range from 0 (lowest) to 100 (highest). Multilevel analysis accounted for the clustered data. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS and RStudio software, with a significance level set at p < 0.05.

RESULTS:

Job satisfaction was 77.16 (mean value; SD = 14.30) among GPs in leadership positions (n = 84), 79.61 (SD = 12.85) in employed GPs (n = 28), and 72.58 (SD = 14.42) in practice assistants (n = 254). Mean values for the WPC-scale were higher for professionals with more responsibilities GPs in leadership positions scored highest with 64.03 (SD = 29.96), followed by employed physicians (M = 45.54, SD =30.28), and practice assistants (M = 32.67, SD = 27.41). General practitioners and practice assistants working full-time reported significantly higher work-privacy conflict than those working part-time (p < 0.05). In a multilevel analysis, work-privacy conflict was significantly associated with job satisfaction (p < 0.001). A multiple regression analysis identified working hours, as well as and being a practice owner or an employed physician as factors significantly influencing WPC.

DISCUSSION:

WPC was high among general practice leaders and practice personnel working full-time. Future interventions to support practice personnel should focus on reducing WPC, as there is good evidence of its effects on job satisfaction.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: General Practice / General Practitioners Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19052618

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: General Practice / General Practitioners Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19052618