Correction to: IMPROVEjob – Participatory intervention to improve job satisfaction of general practice teams: a model for structural and behavioural prevention in small and medium-sized enterprises – a study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Weltermann, Birgitta; Kersting, Christine; Pieper, Claudia; Seifried-Dübon, Tanja; Dreher, Annegret; Linden, Katharina; Rind, Esther; Ose, Claudia; Jöckel, Karl‐Heinz; Junne, Florian; Werners, Brigitte; Schroeder, Verena; Bois, Jean-Marie; Siegel, Achim; Thielmann, Anika; Rieger, Monika A.; Kasten, Stefanie

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“…This analysis draws on the baseline data of the IMPROVE job study, which is designed as a cluster-randomised controlled trial to improve job satisfaction among practice personnel. The details are described in the study protocol 29…”

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“…Employed physicians and practice assistants completed different versions of the same employee questionnaire. Details of the methods and the characteristics of the study population are published 29 30…”

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“…The details are described in the study protocol. 29 In short, a total of 60 GP practices in the North Rhine region in Germany were recruited by the Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine of the University of Bonn. The sample comprised single (owned by one practice leader) and group practices (owned by more than one practice leader), some of which were also involved as teaching practices (affiliated to a university).…”

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“…The need is even larger as about half of the German GPs who mainly work in GP-owned private practices,27 will reach retirement age in the next 10 years 28. Based on the leadership frameworks mentioned above, the publicly funded IMPROVE job study aimed to improve the job satisfaction of physician leaders and practice personnel of German GP practices focusing on leadership, communication and work processes 29 30. At baseline, GPs’ leadership skills were evaluated comparing GP leaders’ self and staff ratings on practice level.…”

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180° view on general practitioners’ leadership skills: practice-level comparisons of leader and staff assessments using data from the cluster-randomised controlled IMPROVEjobstudy

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BMJ Open

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ObjectivesStrong primary care leaders are needed to assure high quality services for patient populations. This study analysed general practitioners’ (GP) leadership skills comparing practice-level self and staff assessments based on the full range of leadership model and the leader-member exchange (LMX).SettingThe questionnaire survey was conducted among German general practice leaders and their staff participating in the IMPROVEjobtrial.ParticipantsThe study population comprised 60 German general practices with 366 participants: 84 GP practice leaders and 282 employees (28 physicians and 254 practice assistants).Primary and secondary outcome measuresLeadership skills of the practice leaders were measured using the Integrative Leadership Questionnaire (German Fragebogen für integrative Führung) and the LMX-7 questionnaire. Leaders rated themselves and practice staff rated their leaders. The data was analysed by paired mean comparisons on the practice level.ResultsFor most leadership dimensions, practice leaders rated themselves higher than their employees rated them. Differences were found for transformational leadership (p<0.001, d=0.41), especially for the dimensions ‘innovation’ (p<0.001, d=0.69) and ‘individuality focus’ (p<0.001, d=0.50). For transactional leadership, the dimension ‘goal setting’ differed significantly (p<0.01, d=0.30) but not the other dimensions. Scores for negative leadership were low and showed no differences between leaders and employees. Interestingly, employed physicians’ rated their practice leaders higher on the two transformational (‘performance development’, ‘providing a vision’) and all transactional dimensions. The LMX-7 scale showed high quality relationships between leaders and employees.ConclusionsThis 180° analysis of GPs’ leadership skills with self and employee ratings indicated good relationships. There is a potential to improve leadership regarding goal-setting, innovation and focusing on individual team members. These results allow for the development of targeted interventions.Trial registration numberGerman Clinical Trials Register, DRKS00012677. Registered 16 October 2019.

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180° view on general practitioners’ leadership skills: practice-level comparisons of leader and staff assessments using data from the cluster-randomised controlled IMPROVEjobstudy

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Work-related psychosocial demands related to work organization in small sized companies (SMEs) providing health-oriented services in Germany – a qualitative analysis

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Background Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent the majority of businesses in the EU. Little is known about psychosocial demands faced by company owners, managers, and employees in SMEs, especially in the health and service sector. The current study aimed to identify which psychosocial demands related to work organization are reported by managers and employees in the health and service sector, and if managers and employees differ in their perspective on these psychosocial demands. Methods We conducted nine single interviews and two focus group discussions with seven company owners and managers as well as eleven employees from six different German companies between January and February 2020. The psychosocial factors of the psychosocial risk assessment of the Joint German Occupational Safety and Health Strategy (GDA) served as a framework for data collection and analysis. The interview material was analysed using Mayring’s method of qualitative content analysis. Results We identified four prevailing work-related psychosocial demands related to work organization among managers and employees: (1) possibilities and time for recovery after work, (2) communication and cooperation, (3) work intensity, and (4) interruptions, and prioritization. According to the managers, they were confronted with a lack of possibilities and time for recovery after work. They report issues related to inadequate communication and cooperation affecting the entire company team, and also face high work intensity and frequent interruptions and prioritization. Employees reported a clearer division between work and private life. However, they also face periods of high work intensity, frequent interruptions and the need for prioritization. Conclusion Managers and employees in SMEs in the health and service sector would benefit from evidence-based and evaluated tailored interventions and approaches for improved work organization. Further studies are needed to support managers and employees in SMEs in the health and service sector in facing and handling work-related psychosocial demands like lack of possibilities and time for recovery after work, high work intensity or frequent interruptions.

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Correction to: IMPROVEjob – Participatory intervention to improve job satisfaction of general practice teams: a model for structural and behavioural prevention in small and medium-sized enterprises – a study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial

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180° view on general practitioners’ leadership skills: practice-level comparisons of leader and staff assessments using data from the cluster-randomised controlled IMPROVEjobstudy

180° view on general practitioners’ leadership skills: practice-level comparisons of leader and staff assessments using data from the cluster-randomised controlled IMPROVEjobstudy

Work-related psychosocial demands related to work organization in small sized companies (SMEs) providing health-oriented services in Germany – a qualitative analysis

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