Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate job demands and job decision latitudes by registered nurses, physicians, nurse assistants, aids, paramedical personal and secretaries at an internal medicine clinic in a Swedish university hospital. A questionnaire concerning job satisfaction, cooperation, work load, independence, support and work related factors was used and answered by 355 individuals (72%).
The results showed that 25% wanted to quit their job with the highest rate found among those with lower levels of education (29% — 35%). Those planning to leave their job perceived themselves less satisfied with factors such as work assignment, cooperation, work load and support from superiors. The differences were most evident in the group of registered nurses and nurse assistants. Factors of importance for job satisfaction were autonomy, facilities for delivering exellent care and work fellowship.
In conclusion, the result suggests that the organisation and personal accountability should be revised in order to reduce the negative attitudes towards the work.
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