The senior anesthesiologists and their medical profession in Korea: based on a survey

Author:

Kim KyungmiORCID,Baek SungwoonORCID,Choi In-CheolORCID,Yang Hong-SeukORCID

Abstract

Background: The number of aging physicians is increasing as the global population ages. With aging, anesthesiologists would be expected to experience changes in their professional position. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the current professional status of Korean anesthesiologists aged over 60 years. Methods: Registered anesthesiologists aged over 60 years in Korea were invited for a survey. The questionnaire addressed 10 subjects with 40 questions that focused on demographics, practical activities, work conditions, difficulties experienced due to physical changes caused by aging, and economic status. Results: In total, 122 anesthesiologists responded to the survey (response rate: 15.7%). Of them, 30.3% were working in honorary and advisory positions at tertiary hospitals, while 19.7% were working as pain physicians. Majority of the respondents were working for 5 days a week (41.8%) and 6–8 hours/day (48.4%). Majority of them (79.5%) were generally satisfied with their present life. Conclusions: Majority of the senior anesthesiologists were working at general hospitals and they reported being “satisfied” with the current status of their life. However, the clinical practice and retirement strategies of senior anesthesiologists need to be evaluated systematically to prepare for the continuing gradual increase in the number of senior anesthesiologists.

Publisher

The Editorial Office of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

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