Table 3

Summary of final papers identified, and predominant themes elicited

ThemeAuthors
Early advocacy of paediatricsAdmani, Shereck, Graham, Fromme, Jacob, Hanson, Roberts12 16 22 31–34
Workforce diversity/expansionPachter, Spector, Fromme, RCPCH, BMA2 12 17 18 27 35
Personal mentorshipPachter, Umoren, Admani, Solomon, Graham, Fromme, Jacob, RCPCH12 17 20 22 31 32 35 36
Enhance working conditionsShortland, Fromme, Jacob, RCPCH, BMA2 12 18 22 23 35
Career flexibility and adaptabilityUmoren, Spector, Admami, Shereck, Solomon, Hanson, Fromme, Jacob, RCPCH, BMA, Thomas2 12 16 18 20 22 27 31 33 35–37
Academic/educational opportunitiesPachter, Umoren, Shereck, Hanson, Graham, Jacob, RCPCH, BMA2 16–18 20 22 32 33 35

  • BMA, British Medical Association; RCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.