Women and men in the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine: workforce survey

Bezak, Eva; Suchowerska, Roksolana; Mackonis, Elizabeth Claridge; Pillen, Heath; Ralston, Anna; Haworth, Annette; Suchowerska, Natalka

doi:10.1007/s13246-018-0706-z

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“…25 Current studies of the physics work force indicate concerns regarding work life balance and gender equity. 30 Research staffing is also concerning, with five vacant FTE in 2019. Research has also been identified in the radiation oncology workforce surveys as any area of concern for New Zealand, with limited time allocation in the working week.…”

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The changing radiation oncology landscape in New Zealand

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Introduction This paper outlines the New Zealand (NZ) responses to the biennial facilities surveys of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR), Faculty of Radiation Oncology (FRO) from 2011 to 2019. Methods The facilities survey is conducted by the FRO Economics and Workforce Committee (FROEWC) and focuses on equipment, treatment activities and staffing. Results The number of facilities increased by two to 10, both in the private sector. The total number of linear accelerators (linacs) increased by four; one in public and three in private. The majority of linacs were over 8 years old (62.5%). Treatment courses have increased by 19% and fraction numbers by 13.7%. Courses per linac have remained relatively constant. There was growth in IMRT, orthovoltage, high dose rate brachytherapy and paediatric treatments. There was a slow increase in number of radiation oncologists and trainees. The number of radiation therapists was unchanged with a 20% increase in treatment courses per radiation therapist. Physicist numbers have increased but 61.4% of physicists are overseas‐trained and vacancies persist. Conclusion The survey results indicate a rapidly changing radiation oncology landscape in NZ between 2011 and 2019. The challenges of increases in cancer numbers, treatment courses and complexity of treatments and a need to focus on quality standards against a set of minimal increase in machine numbers, ageing machines, static or slowly increasing staffing numbers and heavy reliance on overseas staffing require a national review of radiation oncology services to ensure a sustainable future.

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“…Increasing physics positions within Australia and New Zealand has been a priority since reports suggested shortfalls, with possible impact on safety and quality 25 . Current studies of the physics work force indicate concerns regarding work life balance and gender equity 30 …”

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The changing radiation oncology landscape in New Zealand

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“…Women with school‐age children may have been forced to sacrifice the number of hours dedicated to research and scholarly work in lieu of family activities. 17 , 19 …”

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“…Women with school-age children may have been forced to sacrifice the number of hours dedicated to research and scholarly work in lieu of family activities. 17,19 Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of the early COVID-19 pandemic restrictive measures on perceived productivity, work-life arrangements, and the mental health of dental professionals engaged in research worldwide.…”

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“…Given these preexisting disparities and the inequitable distribution of childcare and home caretaking activities between male and female faculty members, 17,18 it has been suggested that the impact of the pandemic may have been more acutely felt by female dental faculty. Women with school‐age children may have been forced to sacrifice the number of hours dedicated to research and scholarly work in lieu of family activities 17,19 …”

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Perception of COVID‐19 pandemic restrictions on dental researchers

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Journal of Dental Education

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Background/objectives Historical evidence shows a gender‐based disproportionate effect of pandemics across different populations. In 2020, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic began spreading its devastating effects worldwide. The goal of the present study was to investigate the effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic on research productivity, work‐life arrangements, and mental health of dental professionals worldwide with focus on gender differences. Methods A 38‐item survey, concerning demographics, career stage, employer support, family structure, mental health, and relationships, was distributed to 7692 active members of the International Association for Dental Research. Bivariate associations between independent variables and the primary outcome variable were tested using Spearman's correlation test. A logistic regression model was used to assess the simultaneous, independent associations between each variable and researcher productivity. Results A total of 722 responses were obtained, indicating a 9.4% response rate. Higher productivity was reported by male respondents ( p = 0.021), and by those in senior career stages ( p = 0.001). Institutional support was associated with higher productivity ( p < 0.0001). Lower productivity was reported by younger researchers ( p = 0.003). Remote work negatively affected productivity ( p < 0.0001) and female respondents reported working more hours, regardless of work location ( p = 0.004). Poor mental health was associated with low productivity ( p < 0.0001). Conclusions Our results showed that the COVID‐19 pandemic significantly affected dental professionals’ perceived productivity and mental health around the globe. Younger individuals and women were disproportionally affected, and institutional support had a significant influence to mitigate effects of the pandemic for dental researchers.

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