Barriers to female leadership in intensive care medicine: insights from an ESICM NEXT & Diversity Monitoring Group Survey.

IF 5.7 1区 医学 Q1 CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Annals of Intensive Care Pub Date : 2024-08-19 DOI:10.1186/s13613-024-01358-3
Silvia De Rosa, Stefan J Schaller, Laura Galarza, Ricard Ferrer, Bairbre A McNicholas, Max Bell, Julie Helms, Elie Azoulay, Antoine Vieillard-Baron
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Background: The underrepresentation of women in leadership remains a pervasive issue, prompting a critical examination of support mechanisms within professional settings. Previous studies have identified challenges women face, ranging from limited visibility to barriers to career advancement. This survey aims to investigate perceptions regarding the effectiveness of women's leadership programs, mentoring initiatives, and a specialized communication course. Particularly it specifically targets addressing the challenges encountered by professional women.

Methods: This multi-center, observational, international online survey was developed in partnership between ESICM NEXT and the ESICM Diversity and Inclusiveness Monitoring Group for Healthcare. Invitations to participate were distributed to both females and men through emails and social networks. Data were collected from April 1, 2023, through October 1, 2023.

Results: Out of 354 respondents, 90 were men (25.42%) and 264 were women (74.58%). Among them, 251 completed the survey, shedding light on the persistent challenges faced by women in leadership roles, with 10%-50% of respondents holding such positions. Women's assertiveness is viewed differently, with 65% recognizing barriers such as harassment. Nearly half of the respondent's experience interruptions in meetings. Only 47.4% receiving conference invitations, with just over half accepting them. A mere 12% spoke at ESICM conferences in the last three years, receiving limited support from directors and colleagues, indicating varied obstacles for female professionals. Encouraging family participation, reducing fees, providing childcare, and offering economic support can enhance conference involvement. Despite 55% applying for ESICM positions, barriers like mobbing, harassment, lack of financial support, childcare, and language barriers were reported. Only 14% had access to paid family leave, while 32% benefited from subsidized childcare. Participation in the Effective Communication Course on Career Advancement Goals and engagement in women's leadership and mentoring programs could offer valuable insights and growth opportunities. Collaborating with Human Resources and leadership allies is crucial for overcoming barriers and promoting women's career growth.

Conclusions: The urgency of addressing identified barriers to female leadership in intensive care medicine is underscored by the survey's comprehensive insights. A multifaceted and intersectional approach, considering sexism, structural barriers, and targeted strategies, is essential.

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重症监护医学领域女性领导力的障碍:ESICM NEXT & Diversity Monitoring Group 调查的启示。
背景:女性在领导层中代表性不足仍是一个普遍问题,这促使我们对专业环境中的支持机制进行批判性研究。以往的研究发现了女性面临的挑战,从有限的知名度到职业晋升的障碍。本调查旨在调查人们对女性领导力计划、指导计划和专门的交流课程的有效性的看法。特别是,它专门针对解决职业女性遇到的挑战:这项多中心、观察性的国际在线调查由 ESICM NEXT 和 ESICM 医疗保健多样性和包容性监测小组合作开发。我们通过电子邮件和社交网络向女性和男性发出了参与邀请。数据收集时间为 2023 年 4 月 1 日至 2023 年 10 月 1 日:在 354 名受访者中,男性 90 人(占 25.42%),女性 264 人(占 74.58%)。其中,251 人完成了调查,揭示了担任领导职务的女性所面临的持续挑战,10%-50% 的受访者担任此类职务。妇女的自信心受到不同的看待,65%的受访者认识到骚扰等障碍。近一半的受访者在会议中遇到过被打断的情况。只有 47.4%的受访者收到会议邀请,接受邀请的受访者刚刚超过一半。在过去三年中,仅有 12% 的人在 ESICM 会议上发言,得到的主任和同事的支持有限,这表明女性专业人员面临着各种障碍。鼓励家庭参与、降低费用、提供托儿服务以及提供经济支持可以提高会议参与度。尽管有 55% 的人申请了 ESICM 的职位,但仍有报告称存在聚众滋扰、骚扰、缺乏经济支持、托儿服务和语言障碍等障碍。只有 14% 的人享受带薪家事假,32% 的人享受托儿补贴。参加 "职业发展目标有效沟通课程 "以及参与女性领导力和指导计划,可以提供宝贵的见解和成长机会。与人力资源部门和领导力盟友合作对于克服障碍和促进女性职业发展至关重要:调查的全面见解凸显了解决重症医学科女性领导力障碍的紧迫性。考虑到性别歧视、结构性障碍和有针对性的策略,采取多方面和交叉的方法至关重要。
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Annals of Intensive Care
Annals of Intensive Care CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE-
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期刊介绍: Annals of Intensive Care is an online peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality review articles and original research papers in the field of intensive care medicine. It targets critical care providers including attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, and physiotherapists, who aim to enhance their knowledge and provide optimal care for their patients. The journal's articles are included in various prestigious databases such as CAS, Current contents, DOAJ, Embase, Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition, OCLC, PubMed, PubMed Central, Science Citation Index Expanded, SCOPUS, and Summon by Serial Solutions.
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