Job Satisfaction Among Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review

Authors

  • Saleh Ali Hussain Alkanfari (1) *, Hussen Ali Hussen Alkanfari (2), Fahad Ali Hussen Alkanfari (3), Yahya Hadi Hamad Al Gorea (4), Salem Hadi Ali Algorei (5), Salem Abdullah Ali Al Hareth (6), Hamad Saleh Mosfer Almordef (7), Mana Saleh Mosfer Almordef (8), Mohammad Saleh Masoud Alkuraim (9), Mahdi Taleb Alsulaiman (10)

Keywords:

Job Satisfaction, Healthcare Workers, Saudi Arabia, Interventions, Clinical Trials, Systematic Review

Abstract

Introduction:

The healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia has experienced significant growth, yet job satisfaction among healthcare workers remains a pivotal challenge affecting patient care, staff retention, and system efficiency. With the impact of job satisfaction on healthcare outcomes well-documented, this systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of various interventions designed to enhance job satisfaction among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia.


Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL, focusing on interventional studies and clinical trials published in the last 15 years (2007-2022). Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria, focusing on interventions aimed at improving job satisfaction among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. The review analyzed interventions' types, sample sizes, and effectiveness, comparing risk ratios and percentages with confidence intervals.


Results:

Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria, showcasing a variety of interventions such as leadership training, workload management, staff recognition programs, and physical work environment improvements. Leadership training programs and workload management strategies were notably effective, showing risk ratios of 1.2 to 1.8 and 2.0, respectively. Staff recognition programs also significantly improved job satisfaction, with a risk ratio of 1.8. However, improvements to the physical work environment had a more modest impact, with a risk ratio of 1.2.


Conclusions:

This review underscores the effectiveness of targeted interventions in improving job satisfaction among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. Leadership development, workload management, and recognition programs emerged as particularly impactful strategies. The findings point towards the need for comprehensive, contextually tailored interventions to enhance job satisfaction.

Author Biography

Saleh Ali Hussain Alkanfari (1) *, Hussen Ali Hussen Alkanfari (2), Fahad Ali Hussen Alkanfari (3), Yahya Hadi Hamad Al Gorea (4), Salem Hadi Ali Algorei (5), Salem Abdullah Ali Al Hareth (6), Hamad Saleh Mosfer Almordef (7), Mana Saleh Mosfer Almordef (8), Mohammad Saleh Masoud Alkuraim (9), Mahdi Taleb Alsulaiman (10)

(1) Pharmacy Technician, Alsafa primary Healthcare Center, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
(2) Epidemiological Observer, Green Healthcare Center, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
(3) Health Information Technician, King Khalid Hospital, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
(4) Nursing Technician, Health Control Center in Al-Khadra port, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
(5) Puplic Health Specialist, Eradah Complex and Mental Health, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
(6) Nurse, Alsafa primary Healthcare Center, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
(7) Pharmacy Technician, Barak Healthcare Center, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
(8) Nurse Technician, Green Healthcare Center, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
(9) Nurse Technician, Najran General Medical Authority, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
(10) Pharmacist, King Khalid Hospital, Najran, Saudi Arabia.

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Published

2022-12-21

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2022): The aftermath

Section

Articles