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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

The Impact of Job Satisfaction on the Quality of Life of Formal Caregivers of the Elderly.

Marina Sousa, Helena Martins, Alexandra R Costa, Anabela Almeida Silva

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors.

Marina SousaSchool of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-3997-3251
Helena MartinsRESILIENCE-Center for Regional Resilience and Sustainability, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, 2910-761 Setúbal, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-0749-917X
Alexandra R CostaSchool of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-5053-536X
Anabela Almeida SilvaFaculty of Economics, University of Porto, 4200-464 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0003-9577-7348

Funding

Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia UIDB/04730/2020Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia UIDB/05422/2020
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesAbsenteeism refers to the frequent, often unplanned, absence from the workplace. This study examines the interrelations among job satisfaction, quality of life (QoL), and absenteeism among formal caregivers for elderly individuals. With the significant demographic shift toward an aging population, understanding these dynamics is increasingly important.

methodsA sample of 82 caregivers from Portuguese Private Social Solidarity Institutions was used, with QoL assessed through the WHOQOL-Bref and job satisfaction measured via the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ).

resultsThe results reveal that higher levels of job satisfaction are associated with improved QoL and lower rates of absenteeism. Specifically, caregivers with higher satisfaction reported fewer sick leaves and a more favorable perception of their QoL.

conclusionsThese findings underscore the need for supportive workplace policies that enhance caregiver satisfaction, ultimately contributing to both caregiver well-being and the quality of care provided.

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absenteeismelderly careformal caregiversjob satisfactionquality of life (QoL)

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PMID39685054
PMCPMC11641187

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