Factors influencing physician engagement in private hospital.

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate factors affecting physician engagement at private hospitals in Thailand. Both qualitative and quantitative analyses were carried out to determine the important factors for physician engagement, and data were collected through a questionnaire survey and in-depth interviews to best understand the physicians’ points of view. Results revealed that factors affecting physician engagement included multispecialty services in the hospital, physician autonomy, ethical business conduct, flexible work schedules, good work relationships, an effective risk management system, and the support of the nurses. Physician engagement factors were similar for male and female physicians but differed in part-time and full-time employment. Full-time physicians focused on how management listened to their comments, management team and strategies, opportunities to learn, self-development, and rewards and recognition systems. Part-time physicians were most concerned about nursing abilities. Hospital management teams must also be concerned with other related factors.