Job Satisfaction
Job satisfaction of nursing staff: integrative review ABSTRACT
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.
Descriptors: Nursing; Evidence-Based Nursing; Job Satisfaction. Introduction
Job satisfaction is a complex and subjective phenomenon, whose definition varies according to the adopted theoretical framework. Different authors conceptualize it as a pleasant emotional state, resulting from multiple aspects of work. It can be influenced by individuals' worldviews, aspirations, sadness and joy, thus affecting their attitude towards themselves, family and organization(1-4).
Job satisfaction most commonly influences productivity, performance, absenteeism, turnover, organizational citizenship, health and wellbeing, satisfaction with life and client satisfaction. Therefore, it has turned into a source of organizational concerns, also in health, which presents, on the one hand, satisfaction with the relief of other people's suffering and, on the other, dissatisfaction with the work overload and its precarious conditions, leading to physical and mental exhaustion, low self-esteem and
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.
Descriptors: Nursing; Evidence-Based Nursing; Job Satisfaction. Introduction
Job satisfaction is a complex and subjective phenomenon, whose definition varies according to the adopted theoretical framework. Different authors conceptualize it as a pleasant emotional state, resulting from multiple aspects of work. It can be influenced by individuals' worldviews, aspirations, sadness and joy, thus affecting their attitude towards themselves, family and organization(1-4).
Job satisfaction most commonly influences productivity, performance, absenteeism, turnover, organizational citizenship, health and wellbeing, satisfaction with life and client satisfaction. Therefore, it has turned into a source of organizational concerns, also in health, which presents, on the one hand, satisfaction with the relief of other people's suffering and, on the other, dissatisfaction with the work overload and its precarious conditions, leading to physical and mental exhaustion, low self-esteem and