J Perinatol. 2024 Aug 30. doi: 10.1038/s41372-024-02091-2. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the factors that improve professional and personal well-being amongst women in neonatology (WiN).
STUDY DESIGN: A 30-question survey of multiple choice, rank order, and open-ended questions focused on professional and personal factors that affect the well-being of WiN members. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to determine leading factors and themes.
RESULTS: Of 326 respondents, 64% felt “well” professionally over half of the time. Professional well-being was most affected by scheduling flexibility, helping patients, administrative and staffing support, feelings of being valued, and clinical workload/acuity. Time for family and self-care, having domestic help, and scheduling flexibility were factors that most positively impacted personal well-being.
CONCLUSION: In this national survey, WiN members identified the factors that can improve their well-being. Strategic planning and targeted interventions are urgently needed to enhance work-life integration and job satisfaction, leading to improved neonatal workforce retention and improved quality of patient care.
PMID:39215194 | DOI:10.1038/s41372-024-02091-2
