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Journal article
Understanding Occupational Therapists' Job Satisfaction Through an Ecological Lens-A Qualitative Scoping Review
Occupational therapy international, Vol.2025(1), pp.1-20
19/03/2025
PMID: 40144935
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Abstract
Despite the critical role of occupational therapists in healthcare, there has been limited focus on understanding their job satisfaction compared to other health-related disciplines. This gap is significant as job satisfaction among occupational therapists profoundly influences employee morale, client care, and organizational dynamics. This study explored factors influencing occupational therapists' job satisfaction through an ecological lens to enhance their work environments, promoting both personal and professional growth. A scoping review of qualitative evidence was conducted from 1921 to 2024 via CINAHL, Medline, Scopus, and AMED, including 10 qualitative articles. Thematic analysis was used to identify key themes. Four key themes were identified impacting job satisfaction including humanistic values driving professional fulfillment, professional identity and recognition, workplace structural barriers, and advocacy and strengthening approaches. Although occupational therapists find their job rewarding and fulfilling because of its client-centered care, they confront challenges particularly with professional recognition, career identity, and limited support. To enhance their job satisfaction, a more system-level ecological approach is required to enhance the leadership approaches, mentorship, communication channels, and collaboration opportunities.
Details
- Title
- Understanding Occupational Therapists' Job Satisfaction Through an Ecological Lens-A Qualitative Scoping Review
- Creators
- Nasim Salehi - Bond UniversityBrodie Dupre - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Occupational therapy international, Vol.2025(1), pp.1-20
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 20
- Identifiers
- 991013269409202368
- Copyright
- © 2025 Brodie Dupre and Nasim Salehi
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article