A qualitative inquiry into osteopaths’ experiences of resources and demands of the workplace in sole and group practices.
Item
- Title
- A qualitative inquiry into osteopaths’ experiences of resources and demands of the workplace in sole and group practices.
- Author(s)
- Tseng, F
- Abstract
- Background. The Job Demands and Resources (JD+R) model is an established framework to assess working individual's wellbeing and work performance. Studies of demands and resources in, and their effects on osteopaths are needed. Objective. The objectives of this study were: (1) to investigate factors influencing JD+R on osteopaths within a national sample, (2) to explore the impact of JD+R on osteopaths' wellbeing and performance, and (3) to compare whether different types of practice contribute towards osteopaths' JD+R.Design. A qualitative, phenomenological, approach to explore the experience of current osteopathic practitioners in the United Kingdom (UK). Methods. Members of the General Osteopathic Council who have consented to participate in research, were invited to participate. The participant's background information was gathered. The interviewees were initially selected for the study by purposive sampling, then by convenience sampling Semi-structured, in-depth, interviews were recorded, transcribed and systematically analysed, using a thematic framework approach through coding and extraction of participants' statements. Informant verification of transcript authenticity and triangulation of high-level themes was performed. Results. Fourteen osteopaths were interviewed. Three themes emerged regarding osteopaths' perception of factors influencing JD+R in clinical practice: (1) established relationships in practice, (2) practice environment, and (3) professional practice. Furthermore, osteopaths reported that JD+R impacts on their personal wellbeing and performance in practice. The comparison of demands and resources between osteopaths in sole and group practices was inconclusive. Discussion. The importance of identifying JD+R, and their associated factors, are important to ensure osteopaths' job satisfaction and wellbeing, to optimize and reduce risks in healthcare delivery. The role of undergraduate education institutions in preparing osteopaths to optimize business practice development is highlighted. Conclusion. Osteopaths and patients are placed at risk when job demands exceed resource and support provisions. These findings support the need for further research into JD+R in osteopathy.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2016
- Date Submitted
- 2.12.2016 17:29:04
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15970
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Job demands & resources, Osteopaths, Practice management and organization.
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- 0
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Tseng, F, “A qualitative inquiry into osteopaths’ experiences of resources and demands of the workplace in sole and group practices.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 2, 2024, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/511