TY - JOUR
T1 - The characteristics of successful family physicians in rural Nebraska
T2 - A qualitative study of physician interviews
AU - Backer, Elisabeth L.
AU - McIlvain, Helen E.
AU - Paulman, Paul Mark
AU - Ramaekers, Ryan C.
PY - 2006/4
Y1 - 2006/4
N2 - Context: In studying physician shortage issues, few studies have utilized individual interviews, allowing rural physicians to voice their own stories. Purpose: To explore rural physicians' unique characteristics affecting their decisions and satisfactions with practice in a rural area. Methods: A qualitative interview study with 11 Nebraska family physicians practicing in rural (frontier) areas. Findings: Previous experience and preference for a rural lifestyle, desire for autonomy, a wide scope of practice, and close relationships with patients defined those physicians choosing rural practice.
AB - Context: In studying physician shortage issues, few studies have utilized individual interviews, allowing rural physicians to voice their own stories. Purpose: To explore rural physicians' unique characteristics affecting their decisions and satisfactions with practice in a rural area. Methods: A qualitative interview study with 11 Nebraska family physicians practicing in rural (frontier) areas. Findings: Previous experience and preference for a rural lifestyle, desire for autonomy, a wide scope of practice, and close relationships with patients defined those physicians choosing rural practice.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1748-0361.2006.00030.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1748-0361.2006.00030.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 16606433
AN - SCOPUS:33645095193
SN - 0890-765X
VL - 22
SP - 189
EP - 191
JO - Journal of Rural Health
JF - Journal of Rural Health
IS - 2
ER -