Quality of Life, Work-Life Balance and Factors related the Resignations of Family Physician in Thailand

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the quality of life, work-life balance and factors related the resignations of 95 Family Physician in Thailand. The data was collected by utilizing online questionnaires by inquiring demographic data, quality of life, work-life balance and job satisfaction in health care personnel, and thought of transfers and resignations. The data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics and factors related the thought of transfers and resignations of Family Physician with Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test and Independent t-test with statistical significance the level of 0.05 (α = 0.05). The study result found that they have good quality of life. However, the job satisfaction and work-life balance must be improved. They also sometimes thought of transfer to different organizations but never thought of resigning. The main reason for them to resign was because of over-loaded work. The factors related the thought of transfers and resignations of Family Physician with statistical significance at the level of 0.05 were opportunity to study a master's degree /other board. The reason for them to resign were because executive /commander and over-loaded work, quality of life, and job satisfaction and work-life balance. Therefore, the organization should promote and attach importance to the quality of life in various fields of physician and provide knowledge about creating a work-life balance. In addition, physicians should improve the quality of life in physical, mental, social and environmental.