In:
Türkiye Halk Sağlığı Dergisi, Turkish Journal of Public Health, Vol. 20, No. 3 ( 2022-12-01), p. 329-345
Abstract:
Objective: In this study, it was aimed to determine the improvements that need to be made by taking the opinions of the employees on this field on the duties, authorities, responsibilities and personal rights of the occupational medicine specialists in Turkey and to share with the relevant people. Methods: It was a modified DELPHI study. It was carried out in 2 rounds between 1.05.2021- 26.07.2021 within the scope of Turkey through online surveys.The population of the study was occupational medicine specialization program trainers, specialists and minor specialization students in Turkey. Sample selection was not made. The invitation to participate was sent to the entire universe via e-mail.Questionnaires were sent to 108 people in both rounds.The frequency of participation in the surveys in the 1st and 2nd rounds,respectively, was 43.5% and 31.4%. In the first round of the study,a questionnaire consisting of open-ended questions was sent to the participants and the answers were evaluated by the researchers using thematic analysis method. In the second round,a new questionnaire was prepared by creating statements from the themes,and the participants were asked about their participation in the statements via an online survey. Results: In this study, it was observed that the occupational medicine specialization was not sufficiently recognized, job descriptions and personal rights were not clear, there were problems in the standardization of education, and choosing from different specialties could cause problems as well as advantages. Conclusion: There is a need for universities,relevant ministries and non-governmental organizations to cooperate together to solve the problems mentioned in the field of occupational medicine.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1304-1088
DOI:
10.20518/tjph.1025980
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Turkish Journal of Public Health
Publication Date:
2022
