INVESTIGATING RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE CAUSES & FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK LIFE AND QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE AMONG POSTGRADUATE TRAINEE DOCTORS (PTDS)

Abstract

This study investigates the intricate dynamics between workplace conditions, achievement motivation, communication challenges, burnout, work-life balance, and the perceived quality of healthcare as experienced by postgraduate trainee doctors (PGTDs) in tertiary hospitals across Pakistan. Adopting a quantitative correlational approach, data were gathered from a sample of 500 PGTDs using well-established psychometric tools. The analysis revealed notable relationships among the studied variables: better work conditions were associated with higher achievement motivation, improved work-life balance, and enhanced perceptions of healthcare quality. Conversely, poor work environments were linked to greater burnout and increased communication barriers. These findings highlight the critical importance of a supportive work setting in reducing professional stress and fostering better healthcare outcomes. The study contributes both theoretical insights and practical guidance for strengthening healthcare systems by refining human resource practices and institutional policies.

Key words: Work conditions, Achievement motivation, Communication barriers, Burnout, Work-life balance, Quality of healthcare, Postgraduate trainee doctors