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Horizonte Médico (Lima)

versión impresa ISSN 1727-558X

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TRONCOSO PANTOJA, Claudia; GARAY LARA, Bárbara  y  SANHUEZA MUNOZ, Paulina. Perception of the motivational factors for pursuing a career in healthcare. Horiz. Med. [online]. 2016, vol.16, n.1, pp.55-61. ISSN 1727-558X.

Objective: To interpret the perception of the motivational factors presented by students who decide to pursue a career in healthcare in the Faculty of Medicine at the Catholic University of the Most Holy Conception, Chile during 2015. Material and Methods: Through a qualitative design and using a phenomenological approach, a semi-structured interview was applied to 55 new students. They were all pursuing a degree in the fields of Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physical Therapy or Medical Technology of the School of Medicine at Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Chile, in 2015. The results were subject to triangulation of informants, and were analyzed using the technique of discourse analysis. Results: Vocation for public service, the career field once graduated or the experience of personal /familiar experiences when facing a health condition are perceived as an important part of the motivational factors for pursuing a degree in healthcare. Family, school where they graduated from or friends are not identified as an influence when deciding what professional field to pursue. This situation is not necessarily linked to a specific area of expertise. Conclusions: Altruism and vocation for public service are perceived as the main conditioning factor when deciding to pursue a degree in healthcare.

Palabras clave : Motivation; Healthcare students; Qualitative analysis.

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