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International Journal of Nursing Studies Jun 2019Globally there are mounting concerns about nurses' job satisfaction because of its pivotal role in nurse turnover and the quality of care of patients. (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Globally there are mounting concerns about nurses' job satisfaction because of its pivotal role in nurse turnover and the quality of care of patients.
OBJECTIVES
To identify a more comprehensive and extensive knowledge of the job satisfaction of qualified general nurses working in acute care hospitals and its associated factors drawing upon empirical literature published in the last five years.
DESIGN
Literature review.
DATA SOURCES
A comprehensive electronic database search was conducted in PubMed (2012-2017), Web of Science (2012-2017), CINAHL (2012-2017), Embase (2012-2017), PsycINFO (2012-2017) and the Applied Social Sciences Index (2012-2017), CNKI (2012-2017), WanFang (2012-2017), SinoMed (2012-2017) and VIP (2012-2017) to retrieve relevant articles published in both English and Chinese between January 2012 and October 2017.
REVIEW METHODS
Key terms and phrases associated with job satisfaction, occupational stress, professional commitment, role conflict and role ambiguity were utilized in the subject search in combination with nurses following guidelines for searching the OVID interface. The abstracts or full texts of research papers were reviewed prior to their inclusion in the review according to inclusion criteria and quality assessment using the Strobe guidelines.
RESULTS
A total of 59 papers were included in this review. The impact of job satisfaction upon sickness absence, turnover intention, as well as the influencing factors of job satisfaction such as working shift and leadership, job performance, organizational commitment, effort and reward style has been identified in a number of research studies yielding equivocal findings. Job satisfaction of hospital nurses is closely related to work environment, structural empowerment, organizational commitment, professional commitment, job stress, patient satisfaction, patient-nurse ratios, social capital, evidence-based practice and ethnic background. Various mediating or moderating pathways have been identified with nurses' job satisfaction being mediated by various factors.
CONCLUSIONS
It is vital to increase nurses' job satisfaction because this has the potential both to improve patients' perceptions of care quality and ensure an adequate nursing workforce. The indirect relationships and predictors of job satisfaction contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the complex phenomenon of job satisfaction, which in turn may aid the development of effective strategies to address the nursing shortage and increase the quality of patient care.
Topics: Humans; Job Satisfaction; Nursing Staff, Hospital; Personnel Turnover; Quality of Health Care
PubMed: 30928718
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.01.011 -
Current Opinion in Psychology Dec 2023A correlation between positive humor and job satisfaction was established in an earlier meta-analysis (Mesmer-Magnus et al., 2012) [1] and appears to be replicated in... (Review)
Review
A correlation between positive humor and job satisfaction was established in an earlier meta-analysis (Mesmer-Magnus et al., 2012) [1] and appears to be replicated in more recent work. However, the relationship between humor and job satisfaction is more complex and nuanced than the straightforward contention that positive humor = good/negative humor = bad would imply. To expand on this idea, I review recent literature bearing on the relationship between humor and job satisfaction, including a) a broader set of criterion variables; b) relationships with negative forms of humor (e.g., aggressive); c) evidence for mediating and moderating processes in the humor-job satisfaction relationship; and d) issues related to causality.
Topics: Humans; Aggression; Job Satisfaction
PubMed: 37972524
DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2023.101721 -
European Journal of Oncology Nursing :... Feb 2022To identify, evaluate, and summarise evidence about advanced practice nurses' (APNs') job satisfaction in cancer care and its related factors. (Review)
Review
PURPOSE
To identify, evaluate, and summarise evidence about advanced practice nurses' (APNs') job satisfaction in cancer care and its related factors.
METHODS
A systematic review was performed including a narrative synthesis. Relevant evidence was identified from searches of three databases: Medline (PubMed), EBSCO (CINAHL), and PsychInfo. This systematic review searched for relevant articles published in English between 2000 and 2020. A structured process according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement was followed. The articles critical appraisal was based on the Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool. Narrative data synthesis was based on the extracted data (study characteristics, type of questionnaire, level of job satisfaction, related factors, and risk of bias).
RESULTS
Just four articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the systematic review. Job satisfaction of APNs providing cancer care in different care settings varied from low to high. Satisfying factors were personal, role, work, and institutional factors, whereas dissatisfies included the work setting and stress factors. Different measurement tools of the job satisfaction level were used, which might lead to non-comparable results.
CONCLUSION
The number of included studies and the findings from this systematic review present underinvestigated content according to the influence of patient group demands on APNs' job satisfaction. Evidence of patient group-specific factors relevant to APNs' job satisfaction could not be found. Further research is needed to address the influence of advanced nursing practice and patient group-related factors on job satisfaction.
Topics: Advanced Practice Nursing; Humans; Job Satisfaction; Neoplasms; Workplace
PubMed: 35033880
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2021.102089 -
American Journal of Community Psychology Dec 1985The development of the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS), a nine-subscale measure of employee job satisfaction applicable specifically to human service, public, and...
The development of the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS), a nine-subscale measure of employee job satisfaction applicable specifically to human service, public, and nonprofit sector organizations, is described. The item selection, item analysis, and determination of the final 36-item scale are also described, and data on reliability and validity and the instrument's norms are summarized. Included are a multitrait-multimethod analysis of the JSS and the Job Descriptive Index (JDI), factor analysis of the JSS, and scale intercorrelations. Correlation of JSS scores with criteria of employee perceptions and behaviors for multiple samples were consistent with findings involving other satisfaction scales and with findings from the private sector. The strongest correlations were with perceptions of the job and supervisor, intention of quitting, and organizational commitment. More modest correlations were found with salary, age, level, absenteeism, and turnover.
Topics: Community Mental Health Services; Employee Grievances; Health Occupations; Humans; Job Satisfaction; Personnel Turnover; Psychological Tests
PubMed: 4083275
DOI: 10.1007/BF00929796 -
International Journal of Nursing Studies Jun 2021Front-line nurse managers provide direct oversight of healthcare delivery to ensure organizational expectations are implemented to achieve optimal patient and staff... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Front-line nurse managers provide direct oversight of healthcare delivery to ensure organizational expectations are implemented to achieve optimal patient and staff outcomes. Ensuring the job satisfaction of front-line nurse managers is key to retaining these individuals in their roles. Understanding factors influencing job satisfaction of nurse managers can support the development and implementation of strategies to enhance job satisfaction and sustain retention.
OBJECTIVES
We aimed to systematically review the empirical literature measuring determinants of job satisfaction among nurse managers.
DESIGN
We conducted a systematic review using 11 electronic databases.
DATA SOURCES
Electronic databases included ABI Inform, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, ERIC, Health Source Nursing, Medline, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, PsychINFO, and LILACS.
REVIEW METHODS
We included research articles that examined the determinants of job satisfaction for front-line nurse managers. Two research team members independently reviewed and determined inclusion of each study. Each study was appraised independently for quality by two team members. Data extraction was completed for included studies. Content analysis was used to categorize factors associated with job satisfaction of nurse managers.
RESULTS
A total of 5608 articles were screened for inclusion or exclusion. Thirty-eight studies were included. One hundred and one factors influencing nurse manager job satisfaction were reported in the included studies. Factors were grouped into three main categories: job characteristics, organizational characteristics, and personal characteristics. Most factors were examined in single studies or their relationship with job satisfaction was equivocal. However, across these categories, findings included significant positive relationships between autonomy, power, social support among team members and job satisfaction of front-line nurse managers. A significant negative relationship between job stress and nurse manager job satisfaction was indicated in the findings.
CONCLUSIONS
Promoting autonomy, power to make decisions for change, social support, team cohesion, and strategies to reduce job stress may improve job satisfaction of front-line nurse managers. Innovative solutions such as co-management and targeted administrative and electronic resources warrant further investigation. Promoting prosocial group behaviours, team building, coaching and the implementation of wellness programs may improve social support, team cohesion, and wellbeing. Examining factors of nurse managers job satisfaction beyond the acute care setting could provide further insights into the role that the practice environment plays in nurse manager job satisfaction.
TWEETABLE ABSTRACT
Promoting autonomy, power to effect decisions for change, social support, team cohesion, and strategies to reduce job stress are important drivers of job satisfaction of front-line managers.
Topics: Humans; Job Satisfaction; Nurse Administrators
PubMed: 33765624
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103906 -
Journal of Nursing Management Apr 2021To understand factors that influence nurse manager job satisfaction. (Review)
Review
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To understand factors that influence nurse manager job satisfaction.
BACKGROUND
Nurse managers influence patient care, staff retention and health care initiatives, yet poor retention and recruiting outcomes threaten the supply of managers. Research regarding staff nurse job satisfaction and retention is substantial, but far less is known about these same areas for nurse managers.
EVALUATIONS
Electronic databases were systematically searched to find studies regarding nurse manager job satisfaction. Articles were selected using professional guidelines and set criteria. Fourteen peer-reviewed publications were included in this review. Major themes were extracted and synthesized.
KEY ISSUES
Findings from this review indicate that nurse manager job satisfaction is influenced by workloads, organisational support, nurse manager-supervisor relationships and the quality of their training and competency.
CONCLUSIONS
This review found overwhelming workloads, inadequate resources, poor supervisor relationships and insufficient training to be commonplace for nurse managers. To improve satisfaction and retention, institutions must cultivate practice environments that promote healthy workloads, strong interorganisational relationships, professional growth and success of their nurse managers.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT
Findings from this study reveal areas for improvement that health care institutions and senior nursing leadership can use to transform practice environments, increase nurse managers' job satisfaction and entice them to stay.
Topics: Humans; Job Satisfaction; Leadership; Nurse Administrators; Workload
PubMed: 32970872
DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13165 -
Journal of Interprofessional Care 2019Maintaining job satisfaction across the team in the operating room (OR) is essential for reducing staff turnover, stress, burnout, medical errors and increasing patient... (Review)
Review
Maintaining job satisfaction across the team in the operating room (OR) is essential for reducing staff turnover, stress, burnout, medical errors and increasing patient satisfaction. This literature review explores factors impacting on job satisfaction for OR team members, with a specific focus on nurses, anaesthetists and surgeons. A literature search from January 1997 to November 2017 was conducted using databases CINHAL, psychINFO, Medline and ABI/inform. Surgeon, anaesthetist, OR nurse and OR team job satisfaction studies were included. The search yielded 48 studies. Dominant contributing factors for all three disciplines included: work conditions, support and acknowledgement from management, and fulfilment from the clinical role. Career prospects, research opportunities, autonomy, utilising the full extent of one's skills, team dynamics/communication, pressure from management, and social support systems were also identified as significant for specific disciplines within the team. This review highlights the importance of addressing factors relating to job satisfaction from an 'OR team' perspective and considering the inter-relationship between roles. Further research into 'team satisfaction' in the OR, its measurement and its relationship with retention and productivity would be of benefit.
Topics: Humans; Interprofessional Relations; Job Satisfaction; Operating Rooms; Patient Care Team
PubMed: 30939956
DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2019.1593118 -
Revista Latino-americana de Enfermagem 2011Job satisfaction consists of a feeling of wellbeing, resulting from the interaction of several occupational aspects, and may influence the worker's relationship with the... (Review)
Review
Job satisfaction consists of a feeling of wellbeing, resulting from the interaction of several occupational aspects, and may influence the worker's relationship with the organization, clients and family. Hence, it becomes important for the quality of nursing care to reflect on this topic in depth. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the scientific evidence related to job satisfaction in Brazilian nursing. An integrative literature review was carried out in the databases LILACS, MEDLINE, BDENF and Cochrane Library, totaling 17 publications, categorized in: Job Satisfaction, Job Dissatisfaction and Associated Factors. It was concluded that job satisfaction is determined by a complex network of factors and may vary depending on the group studied. Additional research, particularly of evidence level III in different nursing fields, covering all of Brazil, is necessary to support the implementation of occupational improvements.
Topics: Humans; Job Satisfaction; Nursing Staff, Hospital
PubMed: 21876960
DOI: 10.1590/s0104-11692011000400026 -
Scientific Reports Jan 2023Low job satisfaction has been associated with both negative health and negative organizational outcomes. Knowledge on which factors influence job satisfaction remains...
Low job satisfaction has been associated with both negative health and negative organizational outcomes. Knowledge on which factors influence job satisfaction remains limited. This study assesses the associations between job satisfaction and three personality traits related to cognitive- and inhibitory control: delay discounting, risk-taking and sensation seeking (DRS-traits). Delay discounting and sensation seeking were inferred using self-reported behavioral data and health measurements for 80,676 participants in the UK Biobank. Multiple linear regression analysis produced beta coefficients and confidence intervals for each DRS-trait and job satisfaction. Analyses were adjusted for age, socioeconomic status and sleep quality. A combination of the three DRS-traits (CDRS) was assessed as well. Delay discounting and risk-taking were associated with, respectively, lower and higher job satisfaction in both sexes. Sensation seeking had no significant association with job satisfaction for either sex. The combined score, CDRS, was only negatively associated with job satisfaction in females but not in males. We discuss that the negative association between delay discounting and job satisfaction may be due to career related delay discounting effects, but also highlight that low job satisfaction itself may also lead to increased delay discounting. Additionally, we discuss why increased risk-taking behavior may have a positive effect on job satisfaction.
Topics: Male; Female; Humans; Delay Discounting; Job Satisfaction; Sexual Behavior; Social Behavior; Risk-Taking
PubMed: 36641497
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-27601-8 -
Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing :... Oct 1989
Topics: Humans; Job Satisfaction; Oncology Nursing; Pediatric Nursing
PubMed: 2604933
DOI: 10.1177/104345428900600401