Analysis of the algology field in Türkiye: A cross-sectional study.

Abstract

Objectives: This study examines the professional satisfaction levels of algology specialists, their expectations regarding their educational processes, their academic careers, their experiences of violence in healthcare, their future expectations, and the challenges they face. In addition, it explores the impact of algology on the family and social life of physicians working in this field, its contribution to academic and personal rights, and its effect on economic situations.

Methods: Participants in this study were physicians who switched from neurology, anesthesiology and reanimation, and physical medicine and rehabilitation branches to the algology subspecialty. The study was conducted by volunteer participants who completed a 30-question survey.

Results: A total of 91.5% of the participants worked in tertiary healthcare institutions, 76.6% were between the ages of 30 and 40, 66% were male, and 57.4% were physicians who had transitioned from anesthesiology and reanimation.

Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for regulations to improve the working conditions of algology specialists, eliminate existing difficulties, strengthen the training curriculum, and prevent violence in healthcare. This study aims to raise awareness about the problems and expectations of algology specialists in Türkiye, to develop a solution-oriented road map, and to provide insights into what can be done to deliver higher-quality healthcare services and train qualified and satisfied physicians. Our study fills an important gap in the literature in this field, as it is the first study conducted among specialties in this context.