Job Satisfaction Issues: The Focus Group Approach

Wesley, Alison Burley de; Clemson, Lindy

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1630.1992.tb01762.x

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“…Occupational therapy colleagues were identified by participants in this study as a valuable support to overcome a range of challenges in daily practice, including large caseloads and subsequent decreased time with individual patients. These findings align with previous evidence regarding the benefit of occupational therapy managers in fostering the use of occupation-based practice and promoting the identity of occupational therapy (De Wesley and Clemson, 1992; Di Tommaso et al, 2016). Discussions between occupational therapy colleagues regarding the importance of occupation-based practice may empower occupational therapists to further their development as a clinician (Di Tommaso et al, 2016: Gillen and Greber, 2014).…”

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Occupational therapists’ experiences of implementing occupation-based practice in neurology, and its impact on professional identity

Bolt

Lalor

Barclay

et al. 2022

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Introduction Facilitating engagement in meaningful occupations underpins occupational therapy intervention. Occupation-based practice, while linked to improved professional identity and job satisfaction for occupational therapists, is challenging to implement, particularly in hospital settings. This study aimed to explore occupational therapists’ perceptions of their role, and facilitators and challenges to implementing occupation-based practice in neurology. Method This qualitative descriptive study included semi-structured interviews with seven occupational therapists working in Australian acute/sub-acute neurology settings. Findings Three themes identified: Conceptualisation versus implementation of occupation-based practice; Use of occupation-based practice impacts role satisfaction; Promoting the profession. Participants described using occupations in their practice as important, however, reported that the challenges of the neurology environment hindered their ability to carry out occupation-based practice. Conclusion This study provides insights into occupational therapist’s perceptions regarding occupation-based practice in neurology settings, finding there is a need for occupational therapists to promote their role and use of occupations in neurology settings, and that occupation-based practice impacts job satisfaction. The study highlights occupational therapists working in neurology settings would benefit from a number of approaches including student interprofessional activities, potential buddy system for new graduates and experienced clinicians, and increased support by the profession to maintain their identity as occupation-based specialists.

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confidence: 90%

Occupational therapists’ experiences of implementing occupation-based practice in neurology, and its impact on professional identity

Bolt

Lalor

Barclay

et al. 2022

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…Current study participants described ex periencing great willingness from team members to work collaboratively, making their own work day more enjoyable. This is consistent with a study o f occupational therapists who reported that job satisfaction is derived from being part of a multidisciplinary team and that good communica tion and co-operation among team members increased their sense o f fulfilment (de Wesley 8c Clemson, 1992).…”

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The Lived Experience of Being a Speech-Language Therapist in the Western Cape Public Health Service

Warden¹,

Mayers²,

Kathard³

2008

SAJCD

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This study explores the lived experience of being a Speech-Language Therapist (S-L Therapist) in the South African Western Cape public health service. The lived experience of seven S-L Therapists with varied clinical experience was illuminated using a qualitative phenomenological research design. S-L Therapists, working in the three Western Cape tertiary hospitals, provided an in-depth account of their experiences as S-L Therapists. The audio recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using an adaptation of Colaizzi's (1978) method of analysis. The rigour and trustworthiness of the research process was informed by consideration of issues of credibility, applicability, confirm ability and dependability as they relate to phenomenological design. Five main themes emerged from data analysis: expectations of practice and practice realities; being part of the "underdog" profession: role definition and status; being connected; the holistic nature of the S-L Therapist's practice; and erosion or promotion. The implications for training and support of S-L therapists by managers and policymakers and peers are highlighted.

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“…Whereas Bojanowska and Zalewska (2016) call for studies on lay conceptions of happiness, Zembylas and Papanastasiou (2006) call for studies on lay conceptions of work satisfaction. Researchers have also conducted a substantial amount of qualitative studies on work satisfaction (Atefi et al 2014;Bussing et al 1999;de Wesley & Clemson 1992;McNeese-Smith 1999;Moore et al 2006). These individual interview and focus group based studies have mapped the lay conceptions of work satisfaction, for example, of teachers in Cyprus, nurses in Iran and occupational therapists in Australia.…”

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Evaluation of Lifelong Work Satisfaction among Former Postal Service Workers

Niska

Prakash

Siukola

et al. 2020

NJWLS

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While policymakers emphasize the need to delay retirement age, numerous traditional industries, among them postal services, emphasize the need for employee downsizings. These can be contradictory needs. Downsizings can reduce work life satisfaction (WLS) among workers, and reduced WLS can decrease willingness to delay retirement age. In this cross-sectional study, we explore WLS trajectories of former postal service workers by analyzing quantitative survey data (N = 201) and qualitative interview data (N = 40). In the data, workers aged 50-67 years evaluate their lifelong work satisfaction. The results of the quantitative and the qualitative study complement and mirror each other. Same trajectories of WLS were identified in both data. One-third of the survey respondents reported decreasing WLS, which according to the qualitative data relates to employee downsizings. The article highlights the importance of acknowledging contextual elements of work satisfaction measurement and the benefits of combining methodological traditions to understand the longer-term dynamics involved. KEYWORDS Employee downsizing / extended working life / lifeline trajectories / mixing methods / older workers / work life satisfaction

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Job Satisfaction Issues: The Focus Group Approach

Cited by 11 publications

References 17 publications

Occupational therapists’ experiences of implementing occupation-based practice in neurology, and its impact on professional identity

Occupational therapists’ experiences of implementing occupation-based practice in neurology, and its impact on professional identity

The Lived Experience of Being a Speech-Language Therapist in the Western Cape Public Health Service

Evaluation of Lifelong Work Satisfaction among Former Postal Service Workers

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