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A Grounded Theory of Pathologists’ Assistant Professional Identity…
A Grounded Theory of Pathologists’ Assistant Professional Identity Formation: Ch 1
Purpose of the Study
construct a grounded theory of the development of one's professional identity by examining the tensions between external perceptions of the profession in question and the subculture in which the professional operates.
Research Questions
First, what are outside professionals' understanding of the role of pathologists' assistants in medicine?
Second, what do pathologists' assistants believe about themselves?
Third, what are the subcultures in which pathologist assistants operate?
Furthermore, what can individuals do to overcome existing challenges and cultivate a satisfactory professional identity?
Importance of the Study
satisfactory professional identity is critical to all healthcare professionals' safe and effective practice
a critical point to consider when the most recent survey published by the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants found that more than 60% of PathAs have been certified for less than ten years (Pickard, p.6).
Factors That Contribute to the Problem
When there is a disconnect between how the professional views their contributions to the health care team and how external stakeholders perceive the value added by the professional, workplace dissatisfaction and burnout can occur.
Burnout is a significant safety issue for both practitioners and patients
Maslach and Jackson define burnout in their breakthrough publication as having three major elements: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment (Maslach, 1981, p. 99-113)
Burnout has been associated with an increase in medical errors and harms healthcare providers' health and well-being.
Studies suggest that professional identity is likely a critical determinant of career sustainability
Context of the Study
The research participants include current or recent Pathologists' Assistants (PathAs) and the "stakeholders" that work with them. Some examples of stakeholders are pathologists, pathology residents, pathology fellows, and technical staff.
Limitations of the Study
Theoretical Framework
