Abstract
Aim
Recruitment and retention remains a concern in obstetrics and gynecology, with consultants having a unique perspective on the daily challenges. We aimed to examine these and examine their solutions to future-proofing the workforce.
Methods
Primary data were collected from consultant obstetrician-gynecologists in the Republic of Ireland. Using a qualitative methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 participants recruited through purposive sampling. Following transcription, deductive content analysis was conducted to identify themes and categories with respect to challenges and solutions in the specialty.
Results
Findings revealed four superordinate themes of professional and personal factors, opinions of the specialty and the role of the consultant. Respondents expressed fear about low morale in the specialty, but also threats posed by resource availability and training limitations, in addition to medico-legal and media challenges. Solutions centered around re-evaluating training pathways and implementing improved advocacy and support structures for the specialty and for those working within it.
Conclusions
This study provides a unique standpoint from which to explore an international in obstetrics and gynecology. Its solution-based outlook provides the framework to implement changes to protect and retain the current workforce as well as future-proofing recruitment to secure the specialty.
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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