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Inventory of Pediatric Neurology “Manpower” in Canada

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 December 2014

Daniel L. Keene  and
Peter Humphreys
Daniel L. Keene*
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Peter Humphreys
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
*
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1 Canada
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Abstract:

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Objective:

To review the demographics and workload characteristics of pediatric neurology in Canada.

Method:

A standardized survey questionnaire was mailed out to practicing pediatric neurologists in Canada in 2001. Variables examined were age, gender, hours on call, regular hours worked per week, type of practice and projected changes in practice over next five to ten years. Results were compared to the 1994 Pediatric Neurology Manpower Survey which had used the same survey instrument.

Results:

Fifty-six (70%) pediatric neurologists practicing in Canada returned the survey. As was the case in 1994, no significant differences in workload were found based on age or gender. The average age of the practicing pediatric neurologist in 2001 was 51 years compared to 45 years in 1994. The proportion of physicians over 55 years in 2001 was 35% compared to 25% in 1994.

Conclusions:

Pediatric neurology in Canada is an aging specialty needing a significant recruitment of new members.

Résumé:

RÉSUMÉ:But

Revoir les caractéristiques de la démographie et de la charge de travail en neurologie pédiatrique au Canada.

Méthode:

L’étude a été effectuée au moyen d’un questionnaire standardisé posté aux neurologues pédiatriques en pratique active au Canada en 2001. On a examiné les variables suivantes: l’âge, le genre, le nombre d’heures de garde, le nombre d’heures de travail régulier par semaine, le type de pratique et les changements projetés dans la pratique dans les 5 à 10 prochaines années. Les résultats ont été comparés à ceux de l’étude sur la main d’oeuvre en neurologie pédiatrique réalisée en 1994 au moyen du même instrument.

Résultats:

56 (70%) des neurologues pédiatriques en pratique active au Canada ont retourné le questionnaire. Comme on l’avait constaté en 1994, aucune différence significative dans la charge de travail n’a été notée selon l’âge ou le genre. ’âge moyen de ces neurologues était de 51 ans en 2001 comparé à 45 ans en 1994 et 35% d’entre eux avaient plus de 55 ans en 2001, comparé à 25% en 1994.

Conclusion:

Le recrutement de nouveaux spécialistes en neurologie pédiatrique s’impose à cause du vieillissement de la main d’oeuvre dans ce domaine au Canada.

Type
Original Article
Information
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , Volume 32 , Issue 3 , August 2005 , pp. 306 - 310
Copyright
Copyright © The Canadian Journal of Neurological 2005

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