Characteristics of Successful Family Physicians in Rural Nebraska: A Qualitative Study of Physician Interviews

Context: In studying physician shortage issues, few studies have utilized individual interviews, allowing rural physicians to voice their own stories. Purpose: To explore rural physicians' unique characteristics affecting their decisions and satisfactions with practice in a rural area. Methods:...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of rural health 2006-04, Vol.22 (2), p.189-191
Hauptverfasser:	Backer, Elisabeth L, McIlvain, Helen E, Paulman, Paul M, Ramaekers, Ryan C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Attitude Measures family practice Family Practice (Medicine) Female Humans Interviews Interviews as Topic Job Satisfaction Male Medical Care Evaluation Middle Aged Nebraska Physician Patient Relationship Physicians Physicians, Family qualitative analysis Qualitative Research Rural Areas rural health Rural Population Therapeutic Environment
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Zusammenfassung:	Context: In studying physician shortage issues, few studies have utilized individual interviews, allowing rural physicians to voice their own stories. Purpose: To explore rural physicians' unique characteristics affecting their decisions and satisfactions with practice in a rural area. Methods: A qualitative interview study with 11 Nebraska family physicians practicing in rural (frontier) areas. Findings: Previous experience and preference for a rural lifestyle, desire for autonomy, a wide scope of practice, and close relationships with patients defined those physicians choosing rural practice.
ISSN:	0890-765X 1748-0361
DOI:	10.1111/j.1748-0361.2006.00030.x