Exploring public sector physicians’ resilience reactions and coping strategies in times of economic crisis; findings from a survey in Portugal’s capital city area

摘要

BackgroundEvidence is accumulating on the impact of the recent economic crisis on health and health systems across Europe. However, little is known about the effect this is having on physicians - a crucial resource for the delivery of healthcare services. This paper explores the adaptation to the crisis of public sector physicians and their ability to keep performing their functions, with the objective of gaining a better understanding of health workers’ resilience under deteriorating conditions.