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International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Published in: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine 6/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015

A Systematic Review of the Impact of Physicians’ Occupational Well-Being on the Quality of Patient Care

Authors: Renée A. Scheepers, Benjamin C. M. Boerebach, Onyebuchi A. Arah, Maas Jan Heineman, Kiki M. J. M. H. Lombarts

Published in: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 6/2015

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Abstract

Background

It is widely held that the occupational well-being of physicians may affect the quality of their patient care. Yet, there is still no comprehensive synthesis of the evidence on this connection.

Purpose

This systematic review studied the effect of physicians’ occupational well-being on the quality of patient care.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and PsychINFO from inception until August 2014. Two authors independently reviewed the studies. Empirical studies that explored the association between physicians’ occupational well-being and patient care quality were considered eligible. Data were systematically extracted on study design, participants, measurements, and findings. The Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI) was used to assess study quality.

Results

Ultimately, 18 studies were included. Most studies employed an observational design and were of average quality. Most studies reported positive associations of occupational well-being with patient satisfaction, patient adherence to treatment, and interpersonal aspects of patient care. Studies reported conflicting findings for occupational well-being in relation to technical aspects of patient care. One study found no association between occupational well-being and patient health outcomes.

Conclusions

The association between physicians’ occupational well-being and health care’s ultimate goal—improved patient health—remains understudied. Nonetheless, research up till date indicated that physicians’ occupational well-being can contribute to better patient satisfaction and interpersonal aspects of care. These insights may help in shaping the policies on physicians’ well-being and quality of care.
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Metadata
Title
A Systematic Review of the Impact of Physicians’ Occupational Well-Being on the Quality of Patient Care
Authors
Renée A. Scheepers
Benjamin C. M. Boerebach
Onyebuchi A. Arah
Maas Jan Heineman
Kiki M. J. M. H. Lombarts
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 6/2015
Print ISSN: 1070-5503
Electronic ISSN: 1532-7558
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-015-9473-3

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