Document Type
Article
Journal Title
Journal of Healthcare Leadership
Publication Date
6-2017
Volume
9
Abstract
A growing body of research has examined career satisfaction among dentists using a standardized instrument, dentist satisfaction survey (DSS). This project examined career satisfaction of early to mid-career dentists in China, a population whose career satisfaction, heretofore, has not been studied. This is an especially critical time to examine career satisfaction because of health care reform measures being implemented in China. A culturally sensitive Chinese-language version of the DSS (CDSS) was developed and electronically administered to 367 early and mid-career dentists in a tertiary dental hospital in Beijing, China. One hundred and seventy respondents completed the survey. The average total career score was 123, with a range of 82–157. Data analysis showed some significant differences in total career score and several subscales based on gender, working hours per week, and years in practice. A stepwise regression model revealed that two variables predicted total career score: working hours per week and gender. Stepwise regression also demonstrated that four subscales significantly predicted the overall professional satisfaction subscale score: respect, delivery of care, income and patient relations. Implications of these results are discussed in light of the health care delivery system and dentist career paths in China.
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ISSN
1179-3201
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Recommended Citation
Cui, Xiaoxi; Dunning, David G.; and An, Na, "Satisfaction among early and mid-career dentists in a metropolitan dental hospital in China" (2017). Journal Articles: College of Dentistry. 28.
https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/cod_articles/28