Table 3 Variables / assumptions and their influence on estimated losses / gains to the profession of FPs in 2006–2015
From: The future prospects of Lithuanian family physicians: a 10-year forecasting study
Variable | Assumption | Estimated losses from profession during 2006–2015 | Estimated gains to profession during 2006–2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
Annual mortality rate | 0.47% | 88 | - |
Annual retirement rate | At the age 71 years | 40 | - |
At the age of 66 years | 110 | - | |
Annual migration rate | 0.6% | 116 | - |
1.1% | 207 | - | |
2.2% | 381 | - | |
Enrolment in residency programs | Decreased by 20% | - | 444 |
At the level of 2004 | - | 503 | |
Increased by 20% | - | 569 | |
Drop out rate during residency | 1% | 5 | - |
1.5% | 6 | - | |
2% | 6 | - |