A snap-shot of attrition from the osteopathy profession in Australia

Fitzgerald, K; Vaughan, B

A snap-shot of attrition from the osteopathy profession in Australia

Fitzgerald, K Vaughan, B

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 2016, 22, pp. 33-39
Issue Date:: 2016-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Fitzgerald, K
dc.contributor.author	Vaughan, B https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8623-4558
dc.date.accessioned	2022-08-20T05:26:30Z
dc.date.available	2022-08-20T05:26:30Z
dc.date.issued	2016-12-01
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 2016, 22, pp. 33-39
dc.identifier.issn	1746-0689
dc.identifier.issn	1878-0164
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/160548
dc.description.abstract	Objectives Attrition from health professions is of importance to a wide range of stakeholders. Substantial financial and human resources are used to develop and maintain a health workforce. Therefore, attrition from the health professions may represent a waste of these resources for the public, educators, and the practitioner. The aim of this study was to identify factors that influenced the decision to leave practice. Setting & participants Osteopathy Australia (formerly Australian Osteopathic Association) members were sent an email explaining the project and a link to an electronic questionnaire. The majority of osteopaths who received the email were practicing and were requested to forward the email to any colleagues or friends they personally knew who were no longer practicing (snowball sampling). Design & methods A retrospective quantitative electronic survey was used to gather information regarding demographics, financial aspects and work hours. Likert-type scales were employed to evaluate respondent perceptions across health, lifestyle, financial and other factor, and their potential relationship with the decision to leave practice. Results Complete responses were received from 29 osteopaths who were no longer practising. Factors identified by respondents for ceasing practice included family commitments (20%), dissatisfaction with osteopathic practice (20%), and boredom with osteopathic practice (20%). Conclusion Multiple factors were identified by respondents indicating that the reasons for leaving the profession are complex, multi-factorial, and often unique to the individual. Results from the present study suggest further research is required to identify practitioners who may be more likely to leave the profession, and develop strategies to retain their skills and knowledge.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER SCI LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ijosm.2016.06.001
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
dc.subject.classification	Orthopedics
dc.title	A snap-shot of attrition from the osteopathy profession in Australia
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	22
utslib.for	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access	*
dc.date.updated	2022-08-20T05:26:29Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	22

Abstract:

Objectives Attrition from health professions is of importance to a wide range of stakeholders. Substantial financial and human resources are used to develop and maintain a health workforce. Therefore, attrition from the health professions may represent a waste of these resources for the public, educators, and the practitioner. The aim of this study was to identify factors that influenced the decision to leave practice. Setting & participants Osteopathy Australia (formerly Australian Osteopathic Association) members were sent an email explaining the project and a link to an electronic questionnaire. The majority of osteopaths who received the email were practicing and were requested to forward the email to any colleagues or friends they personally knew who were no longer practicing (snowball sampling). Design & methods A retrospective quantitative electronic survey was used to gather information regarding demographics, financial aspects and work hours. Likert-type scales were employed to evaluate respondent perceptions across health, lifestyle, financial and other factor, and their potential relationship with the decision to leave practice. Results Complete responses were received from 29 osteopaths who were no longer practising. Factors identified by respondents for ceasing practice included family commitments (20%), dissatisfaction with osteopathic practice (20%), and boredom with osteopathic practice (20%). Conclusion Multiple factors were identified by respondents indicating that the reasons for leaving the profession are complex, multi-factorial, and often unique to the individual. Results from the present study suggest further research is required to identify practitioners who may be more likely to leave the profession, and develop strategies to retain their skills and knowledge.

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