Relationship between professional autonomy and job satisfaction among staff nurses

DM Hendam, SF Fakhy… - Port Said Scientific …, 2018 - pssjn.journals.ekb.eg
DM Hendam, SF Fakhy, HA Mohamed
Port Said Scientific Journal of Nursing, 2018pssjn.journals.ekb.eg
Background: With the increase emphasis on high quality of health care and professional
development, work autonomy continues to be an essential aspect of the work environment
for nurses' satisfaction and recognition. Aim: The present study aimed to assess the
relationship between professional autonomy and job satisfaction among staff nurses.
Material and methods: A descriptive correlational study was used with a sample of (240) staff
nurses. The data were collected by using two tools; professional autonomy scale and job …
Background
With the increase emphasis on high quality of health care and professional development, work autonomy continues to be an essential aspect of the work environment for nurses' satisfaction and recognition.
Aim
The present study aimed to assess the relationship between professional autonomy and job satisfaction among staff nurses.
Material and methods
A descriptive correlational study was used with a sample of (240) staff nurses. The data were collected by using two tools; professional autonomy scale and job satisfaction questionnaire.
Results
The results revealed that 43.0% of nurses had low autonomy level followed by 34.2% had high autonomy. Also, it was observed that 56.0% of nurses were satisfied.
Conclusion
It was concluded that there was a highly statistically significant positive correlation between the professional autonomy level and job satisfaction level among staff nurses.
Recommendation
So, the findings pointed for upgrading nurses' clinical decision making through educational programs and more advanced strategies in clinical areas to enhance job satisfaction and professional autonomy.
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