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Can organizational support for technology influence job satisfaction?
Jami L DelliFraine1, Kathryn H Dansky, Jill S Rumberger
1Department of Health Policy and Administration, Penn State University, University Park, PA, USA. jld40@psu.edu
Health Care Management Review
|November 2, 2006
Summary
Strong organizational support for telemedicine significantly boosts job satisfaction for nurses in home health agencies. This highlights technology
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing
- Health Informatics
Background:
- The increasing adoption of telemedicine in home health agencies (HHAs) necessitates understanding its impact on nursing staff.
- Perceived organizational support is a key factor influencing employee job satisfaction across various industries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between organizational support for telemedicine and job satisfaction among nurses in HHAs.
- To determine if HHAs with greater telemedicine support report higher nurse job satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted involving 29 HHAs and 917 nurses between 2004 and 2005.
- Primary data were collected to assess organizational support for telemedicine and nurses' job satisfaction.
Main Results:
- A strong, positive, and significant association was found between organizational support for telemedicine and job satisfaction in home health nurses.
- Higher levels of organizational support for telemedicine correlated with increased job satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Sufficient organizational support for telemedicine is crucial for enhancing nurse job satisfaction in HHAs.
- Implementing telemedicine with adequate organizational backing can serve as a competitive strategy to recruit and retain quality nursing staff.
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