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Qualitative study on motivators of medical staff

WANG Meng1, LI Guo-hong1,2, JIN Chun-lin3, FANG Liang4, LIU Hong5, LIU Jun6, XUAN Zhi-dong7   

  1. 1.School of Public Health， Shanghai Jiao Tong University， Shanghai 200025， China； 2.Institute of Health Technology Assessment, Chinese Academy of Hospital Development, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China; 3.Research Center of Health Development in Shanghai, Shanghai 200041, China； 4.Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, China； 5.Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China； 6.the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832008, China； 7.Institute of Social Medicine and Health Management, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
  • Online:2015-01-28 Published:2015-01-29
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China, 71173147；Project of Chinese Academy of Hospital Development, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, SJYF2014XD009B

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Abstract:

Objective To provide suggestions for boosting the motivation of medical staff by understanding their motivators. Methods Semi-structured interviews on the working status of 89 medical staff from 6 cities in the eastern, central, and western region of China were conducted, including sources of pressure of current works, major demands, and understanding of relevant policies, etc. The data were analyzed by the Nvivo 10.0 software. Results Medical staff concerned more about “salary” and
“society respect”. The demands of medical staff of different regions were different. Medical staff of central regions concerned more about “salary”; medical staff of eastern regions concerned more about “scientific research and education” and “work pressure”; while demands of medical staff of western regions were more balanced. Conclusion Motivating measures of medical institutions should focus on the regionalization and customization. Different salary models may be adopted for different positions and work features. The modern personnel management system of hospital should be established and medical liability insurance system should be promoted.

Key words: physicians, incentive, qualitative research