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@ARTICLE{Trommer:301723,
      author       = {M. Trommer and M. Grohmann and A. Fabian and F. Ehret$^*$
                      and J. Hess and M. Rückert and J. Matschke$^*$ and S.
                      Stefanowicz and A. Rühle and S. Ferdinandus and R. Merten
                      and A. Besserer and L. Schmidt and E. Sperk and A. Depardon
                      and F. Putz and C. Petersen and M. Haderlein and A.
                      Schröder and T. Weissmann and L. Deloch},
      title        = {{B}alancing barriers: {F}amily, career, and gender equality
                      in radiation oncology and radiation research-{A}n
                      interdisciplinary prospective survey among the young
                      workforce.},
      journal      = {Strahlentherapie und Onkologie},
      volume       = {nn},
      issn         = {0179-7158},
      address      = {Heidelberg},
      publisher    = {Springer Medizin},
      reportid     = {DKFZ-2025-01115},
      pages        = {nn},
      year         = {2025},
      note         = {epub},
      abstract     = {There is an urgent need to recruit and retain young
                      professionals in radiation oncology and radiation research
                      as the healthcare system faces major challenges. Our study
                      investigated the experiences and needs of young
                      professionals in this field, focusing on the impact of
                      unpaid care work and gender-related issues.A web-based
                      survey was created and distributed over a six-week period,
                      featuring one general questionnaire along with three
                      occupation-specific versions tailored for physicians,
                      biologists, and medical physicists involved in radiation
                      oncology and research.Most participants with care
                      responsibilities have temporary contracts, especially female
                      physicians and biologists, while female medical physicists
                      are more likely to hold permanent positions. Research is
                      often conducted outside regular hours, with limited cover
                      arrangements and part-time options varying by field. Key
                      career risks include economic pressure, work-life balance,
                      and uncertain contracts, with employees with care duties
                      feeling less supported overall. In addition, men seem to be
                      more involved in care work and thus face unique challenges,
                      such as insufficient career support and fears of poor future
                      perspective. The study emphasizes the need for strategies to
                      address relevant issues, such as flexible working
                      arrangements, better mentoring support, and clear
                      substitution policies that can ensure that young
                      professionals can balance caring responsibilities with work
                      and career demands.Addressing these challenges is critical
                      for sustaining a diverse and qualified workforce in
                      radiation oncology and radiation research, ensuring
                      excellence in patient care and scientific progress.},
      keywords     = {Gender (Other) / Parity (Other) / Radiation oncology
                      (Other) / Survey (Other) / Young workforce (Other)},
      cin          = {BE01 / ED01},
      ddc          = {610},
      cid          = {I:(DE-He78)BE01-20160331 / I:(DE-He78)ED01-20160331},
      pnm          = {899 - ohne Topic (POF4-899)},
      pid          = {G:(DE-HGF)POF4-899},
      typ          = {PUB:(DE-HGF)16},
      pubmed       = {pmid:40423817},
      doi          = {10.1007/s00066-025-02402-2},
      url          = {https://inrepo02.dkfz.de/record/301723},
}