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Alenka Oven1, Barbara Domajnko2
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty ofHealth Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|August 23, 2021
Summary
Creativity significantly boosts work satisfaction for occupational therapy practitioners. Factors like autonomy and supportive environments enhance creativity, positively impacting job fulfillment.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Psychology
- Organizational behavior
Background:
- Creativity is vital for occupational therapy (OT) practitioners.
- The link between creativity and OT work satisfaction is under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore internal and external factors influencing creativity in OT.
- To test the hypothesis that creative OT practitioners report higher job satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach: qualitative (focus groups, n=22) and quantitative (online survey, n=250).
- Utilized the novel Creativity in Occupational Therapy Questionnaire.
Main Results:
- Client factors, personal traits, work environment, and professional relationships impact OT creativity.
- Professional autonomy and supportive workplaces are key enablers of creativity.
- Creativity significantly correlates with increased work satisfaction (p < 0.01).
Conclusions:
- Creativity is crucial for occupational therapy job satisfaction.
- A reciprocal relationship exists between creativity and various workplace factors.
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