Moorkamp Martina
J Health Organ Manag. 2005;19(6):478-93. doi: 10.1108/14777260510629652.
To explore why women paediatricians have chosen paediatrics as their specialty when previous research has shown that this was the least favourite career option.
DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: In this qualitative study ten semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were carried out. The interviews were taped and transcribed by a professional transcriber. Two tapes could not be transcribed because of technical problems. This dissertation focuses on the responses of the eight women in relation to the research question. Interviews were carried out face-to-face. There were no additional questionnaires. Common themes were identified and content analysis used for data analysis.
All the women felt that they had chosen paediatrics because of the good work atmosphere, supportive colleagues and the attraction of working in a multi-disciplinary team. All had pursued their career in a dedicated way working full-time for most of their careers. The women paediatricians interviewed were happy with their career but they realised that they had made sacrifices in terms of family and personal commitments. The work environment has to change for everybody, not just for women, to improve quality of life. Career advice is still thought to be poor and many doctors enter a career without knowing what is expected of them. Modernising medical careers will considerably shorten medical training and the time individuals can spend in a particular specialty.
ORIGINALITY/VALUE: A qualitative study like this can give both male and female students an insight into what it is like to have a career in paediatrics.
以往研究表明儿科是最不受欢迎的职业选择，而本研究旨在探讨女性儿科医生选择儿科作为其专业的原因。
设计/方法/途径：在这项定性研究中，进行了10次开放式的半结构化访谈。访谈进行了录音，并由专业转录员进行转录。由于技术问题，有两盘磁带无法转录。本论文重点关注8位女性针对研究问题给出的回答。访谈是面对面进行的，没有额外的问卷。确定了共同主题，并使用内容分析法进行数据分析。
所有女性都认为，她们选择儿科是因为工作氛围良好、同事支持以及在多学科团队中工作的吸引力。她们都以全身心投入的方式在职业生涯的大部分时间里全职工作。接受访谈的女性儿科医生对自己的职业感到满意，但她们意识到自己在家庭和个人事务方面做出了牺牲。工作环境必须为每个人而改变，而不仅仅是为女性，以提高生活质量。职业建议仍然被认为很糟糕，许多医生在进入职业生涯时并不知道对他们有什么期望。医学职业现代化将大大缩短医学培训时间以及个人在特定专业领域能够花费的时间。
原创性/价值：这样的定性研究可以让男女学生深入了解从事儿科职业是什么样的。
