Kegel-Flom P
J Am Optom Assoc. 1976 Dec;47(12):1549-54.
A first step toward the goal of better optometric manpower distribution is the identification of variables associated with the optometrist's choice of practice location. This study focuses on the optometrist who chooses a rural practice location and on ways in which the rural optometrist differs from the non-rural optometrist. One hundred sixty optometrists practicing in rural locations in ten states answered questions about their background, mode of optometric practice, attitude toward the environment, interests, and personality traits. Rural optometrists were found to differ from other optometrists in their rural origin, their strong liking for the people and life style of the rural community, and their interest in outdoor pursuits. Community recognition as a health professional, rapid practice growth, professional independence, and the opportunity for community leadership were seen by the rural optometrist as major advantages of rural optometric practice.
朝着优化验光人力分布目标迈出的第一步是确定与验光师选择执业地点相关的变量。本研究聚焦于选择在农村地区执业的验光师，以及农村验光师与非农村验光师的不同之处。在十个州农村地区执业的160名验光师回答了有关他们的背景、验光执业模式、对环境的态度、兴趣和性格特征的问题。研究发现，农村验光师在农村出身、对农村社区的人和生活方式的强烈喜爱以及对户外活动的兴趣方面与其他验光师不同。农村验光师认为，作为健康专业人员获得社区认可、业务快速增长、职业独立性以及担任社区领导的机会是农村验光实践的主要优势。
