Tasks Contributing to Job Satisfaction Among Health Professionals: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Dip Raj Thapa1, Håkan Nunstedt2, Ingrid Larsson3
1School of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden.
Aim:
This study described healthcare professionals' experiences of tasks that contribute to job satisfaction.
Design:
A qualitative descriptive study was conducted.
Methods:
Data were collected through a survey questionnaire with an open-ended question on job satisfaction. 5464 healthcare professionals responded to the questionnaire. Data were analysed through manifest qualitative content analysis.
Results:
The theme 'Enhancing healthcare professionals' job satisfaction through coherence, manageability, and meaningfulness' emerged with the following five categories: Enhancing person-centred care, Enhancing education, mentorship, and patient communication, Enhancing active participation in organisational development and transformation, Enhancing multi-professional teamwork and collaborative care, and Enhancing rewards and support.
Conclusion:
This study emphasises that job satisfaction among healthcare professionals depends on meaningful caring activities, a supportive work environment, and workplace resources. These factors boost resilience, reduce stress, and improve retention and patient care. A resource-based, salutogenic approach promotes both professional and personal well-being, fostering healthier, more effective healthcare environments.
Patient Or Public Contribution:
No patient or public contribution.
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