Work Life Balance among Medical Doctors of Selected Teaching Hospitals of Kathmandu

Authors

  • Kabita Khanal Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Susmit Jain Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Nischal Devkota Department of Research & Development, National Open College, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Hom Prasad Adhikari 3 Department of Hospital Administration,Suvekchya International Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Stuti Khanal Department of Research & Development, National Open College, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Simran Pradhan Department of Research & Development, National Open College, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Sharad Hari Gajuryal Department of Hospital Administration,Annapurna Neurological Institute & Allied Sciences, Kathmandu Nepal

Keywords:

Medical doctors, Teaching hospital, Work-life Balance

Abstract

Introduction: Work-life balance among doctors impacts personal and professional growth, patient care, and hospital performance. Since there are noticeably few studies assessing the same, this study aims to assess the work-life balance among medical doctors working in selected teaching hospitals of Kathmandu.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among medical doctors in Nepal, involving 372 participants. Self-administered survey questionnaires were used for data collection during the study period from March 15, 2022, to July 20, 2023. The collected data underwent manual editing and coding before being transferred to SPSS for analysis. Ethical clearance was obtained from IIHMR University, India, and NHRC, Nepal.

Results: The study highlights diverse effects of personal life on work, with a median score of 10 within 4 to 20 range. "Work/personal life enhancement" shows moderate balance (median 12.00) within 4 to 20 scores. "Work interference with personal life" has median 25.00, impacting life across 7 to 35 scores. This insight has implications for personal-professional life, patient care, and hospital performance. Conclusion: Study showed the requirement to manage job demands for preventing burnout and fostering a healthier work-life balance. Prioritizing initiatives addressing identified work-life conflicts within the medical profession will enhance and promote a more balanced and effective work environment.

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2024-12-31

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Khanal, K. ., Jain, S., Devkota, N. ., Adhikari, H. P., Khanal, S. ., Pradhan, S., & Gajuryal, S. H. (2024). Work Life Balance among Medical Doctors of Selected Teaching Hospitals of Kathmandu. Annapurna Journal of Health Sciences, 4(1), 7–11. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info/index.php/ajhs/article/view/64954

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024)

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Original Articles

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