Improving well-being among women in neonatology

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2024年8月30日

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Diana Yanni,
Annette Scheid,
Cynthia B. Sinha,
Kara Wong Ramsey,
Bridget Hempel,
Dena Hubbard,
Mariann Pappagallo,
Laura Vargas,
Sharada Gowda,
Renate Savich,
Christiane Dammann,
Shilpa Vyas-Read

摘要

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.