A snap-shot of attrition from the osteopathy profession in Australia

Abstract

Objectives Attrition from health professions is of importance to a wide range of stakeholders. Substantial financial and human resources are used to develop and maintain a health workforce. Therefore, attrition from the health professions may represent a waste of these resources for the public, educators, and the practitioner. The aim of this study was to identify factors that influenced the decision to leave practice. Setting & participants Osteopathy Australia (formerly Australian Osteopathic Association) members were sent an email explaining the project and a link to an electronic questionnaire. The majority of osteopaths who received the email were practicing and were requested to forwar..