The influence of motivation in recruitment and retention of rural and remote allied health professionals: a literature review

Campbell, Narelle; McAllister, Lindy; Eley, Diann

doi:10.22605/rrh1900

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“…These findings are in keeping with several studies which have highlighted family and lifestyle as key motivating factors for retention in rural practice (Gallego et al, 2015;Keane et al, 2012). A review of incentives for rural health workforce retention by Campbell et al (2012) found that a rural lifestyle and having family nearby were key incentives for remaining in rural practice. Furthermore, Keane et al (2011) found that work/life balance was the most common reason given for rural allied health practitioners choosing their current role.…”

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“…The link between increased age and retention in the rural workforce has been established in numerous studies (Daniels et al, 2007;Humphreys et al, 2010;Keane et al, 2011;Stagnitti et al, 2005) and the current findings are in support of this suggestion. It has been suggested that this may be due to younger professionals seeking further career opportunities and professional development that may not be available in rural areas (Campbell et al, 2012).…”

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“…In their study of 18 SLTs, doing a job that is "worthwhile" outweighed many stressors that may be present in the workplace. Similarly, Campbell et al, (2012) reported these "intrinsic" motivating factors as being an important component of retaining allied health professionals in rural areas. However, in their review of the literature, they also noted that extrinsic factors must also be considered (e.g., salary, job role etc.…”

Section: Retention Of Rural Slt Graduates In the Professionmentioning

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Retention in rural speech and language therapy: The impact of rural tertiary education in Australia

Smith-Tamaray

Verdon

Hoffman

2022

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BACKGROUND: Recruitment and retention of skilled health workers into rural areas is a major challenge to achieving equity in health between rural and urban populations. OBJECTIVE: This study explored the impact of rurally-based tertiary education in promoting the recruitment and retention of speech and language therapists (SLTs) in non-metropolitan areas and intention to remain in the profession. METHODS: Participants in this cohort study were 133 graduates from a rurally-based speech and language therapy course in Australia who completed the course between 1998 and 2018. Data were collected via an online survey. Data were analysed using inferential statistics, ArcGIS mapping software and content analysis in NVivo. RESULTS: 65.0% of the graduates practiced in rural or remote areas with just 21.1% practicing in major cities. Most participants’ ideal work location was in a rural area. Benefits of rural practice included seeing a mixed caseload, living near family, work/life balance and loving their location. Challenges of rural practice included limited opportunities for specialist caseloads and career progression. In total, 93.2% of the rural graduates intended to remain in the speech and language therapy profession for the next 5 years. CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates that SLTs who are trained in rural areas with a focus on servicing rural populations are highly likely to enter and remain in rural practice, consistent with the rural pipeline model.

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Retention in rural speech and language therapy: The impact of rural tertiary education in Australia

Smith-Tamaray

Verdon

Hoffman

2022

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“…Previous work in Australia has shown that sourcing future workers from a rural background, coined the 'rural background effect' (11), is a strong predictor of future entry into rural practice (12). Additionally, a desire for a rural lifestyle, being connected to the community, an enjoyable patient base, and the autonomy offered by the nature of rural work are factors shown to positively influence rural health workforce recruitment and retention (13,14).…”

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Recruitment and Retention of the Rural Podiatry Workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Podiatrist Perceptions

Beeler

Carroll

Brenton‐Rule

2022

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Background Past research into the Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) podiatry workforce has indicated a shortage of podiatrists, particularly in rural NZ. However, there has been no research investigating the characteristics of the NZ rural podiatry workforce. This study aimed to explore the factors which contribute to recruitment and retention of primary care podiatrists in rural NZ. Methods A qualitative descriptive approach was implemented for data collection and analysis. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 podiatrists who currently, or previously, worked in a rural podiatry practice. Manifest content analysis was used to analyse participant’s responses. A deductive approach was used where data were identified and coded according to predetermined themes from the literature. Results Four themes that influenced recruitment and retention were derived from the interviews: (1) professional factors, (2) economic factors, (3) social factors, and (4) external factors. Interviews revealed that clinical inexperience, a sole practice environment, professional and social isolation, and workload pressures combined to affect recruitment and retention. Strong community bonds, family ties, and a rural background were crucial to thrive in the rural setting. Conclusion A sustainable rural podiatry workforce is required to reduce health disparities that exist in NZ rural communities. The study identified that most practitioners entered the rural workforce into self-employed positions, often shortly following graduation from university. They soon reported feelings of professional isolation due to limited support networks. Practitioners established in the rural workforce noted significant workload stresses. Stresses stemming from an inability to source locums, take time away from work, or recruit new staff to fill vacant positions. Research examining support mechanisms for inexperienced practitioners and targeted strategies to grow the rural workforce and reduce attrition is required.

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“…When red flags (e.g., cancer, fracture) are absent, the most appropriate management of musculoskeletal conditions is the conservative interventions which are tailored according to the patient's clinical presentation and needs [3]. Limited provision of medical services to patients in remote and rural areas had been associated with poor recruitment and retention of clinicians [4]. Geographic reasons and shortage of staff are not the only reasons for limited service provision.…”

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The Implementation of Tele-Health Physiotherapy Services for Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review

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<p class="0abstract">It is obvious how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the whole aspects of our lives in the recent period. The health services are one of the most affected services during this pandemic. However, these services are vital and cannot be over missed in any context or situation. One of the most recent terms or services which has been used to overcome the challenges of the current pandemic is the " Tele-Health' or "Tele- Medicine" or "Tele-Rehabilitation" which refer in all cases to the using of technology such as video calls or smart applications to provide the health care services to the patients distally. The main goal of the current systematic review is to study the implementation of the Tele-health services in physiotherapy specifically for the musculoskeletal cases in terms of its effectiveness, challenges and barriers, and the implementation guidelines. Review of 32 articles from different databases (Springer, Scopus, and PMC) in the last ten years period (2011-2021) revealed that this topic is dramatically increased in the literature last year with the rise of COVID-19 pandemic. The current review is showing the methodology, theories, results, in addition to the details of countries and journals in which the articles were published. The current study could help in providing the guidelines to implement the Tele-health services in physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions, with concentrating on the effectiveness and challenges.</p>

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The influence of motivation in recruitment and retention of rural and remote allied health professionals: a literature review

Abstract: The influence of motivation in recruitment and retention of rural and remote allied health professionals: a literature review

Cited by 71 publications

References 47 publications

Retention in rural speech and language therapy: The impact of rural tertiary education in Australia

Retention in rural speech and language therapy: The impact of rural tertiary education in Australia

Recruitment and Retention of the Rural Podiatry Workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Podiatrist Perceptions

The Implementation of Tele-Health Physiotherapy Services for Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review

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