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Job satisfaction among social work discharge planners

G Kadushin1, R Kulys

  • 1School of Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 53201, USA.

Health & Social Work
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Most hospital social workers are satisfied with their jobs as discharge planners, finding fulfillment in helping patients and families. However, organizational constraints and lack of support from other healthcare professionals contribute to job dissatisfaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Social Work
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Social workers play a crucial role in discharge planning for elderly patients.
  • Acute care hospital settings present unique challenges for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess job satisfaction among social workers in hospital discharge planning roles.
  • To identify key sources of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction for these professionals.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to eighty social workers across 36 acute care hospitals.
  • Participants provided data on their overall job satisfaction and specific contributing factors.

Main Results:

  • A significant majority (78%) reported being satisfied or very satisfied with their roles.
  • Primary satisfaction drivers included helping patients/families, resource provision, job challenge, and autonomy.
  • Key dissatisfaction sources were organizational constraints and insufficient support from other healthcare professionals.

Conclusions:

  • Hospital social workers in discharge planning roles generally experience high job satisfaction.
  • Addressing organizational barriers and fostering interprofessional support are crucial for enhancing social worker retention and well-being.

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