Study on motivational preferences of rural doctors in Shandong province

Abstract

Objective To make a comprehensive analysis of the satisfaction and preferences of rural doctors′ incentive measures, and to identify the incentives that need to be optimized. Methods The method of multi-stage stratified random sampling was used to investigate the rural doctors in Shandong province in 2015. This survey called into play the sample mean and standard deviation for descriptive analysis. And according to Maslow′s Hierarchy of Needs theory, the scoring and ranking of different levels and specific incentive measures were calculated. The important quadrant model which combined with motivational preference and satisfaction of incentive measures was used to analysis them. Results The top preference for rural doctors was survival demand, scoring 4 284. Among the specific incentives, the top wss lower medical practice risk, scoring 945.75. In combination with satisfaction analysis, 7 incentive measures, including improving welfare and policy assurance, were now in the state of low satisfaction and high preference. Conclusions In terms of demand level, the survival incentive factor tops the needs of rural doctors. In the specific incentive measures, the seven incentives, such as lower practice risk, deserve more attention. Relevant departments should actively improve and implement these seven measures in order to maximize their motivation for rural doctors. Key words: Health manpower; Maslow′s Hierarchy of Needs theory; Rural doctors; Motivational preference; Incentive measures