title: Factors influencing job satisfaction among Jordanian occupational therapists: a qualitative study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The main purpose of this study was to explore factors influencing job satisfaction and dissatisfaction among Jordanian occupational therapists.
  
  
  METHODS
  Ours was an explorative qualitative study involving the use of structured open-ended written questions. Participants were asked to answer in narrative their perception about the factors behind their job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. In addition, they were asked to express their suggestions, ideas, or solutions for increasing job satisfaction.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Ninety-three occupational therapists responded to the survey. For job satisfaction questions, four themes emerged: a humanistic profession; professional issues; work benefits; and work environment. Participant's comments at the end of the survey revealed one general theme for improving job satisfaction, 'a call for improvement'.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This qualitative study revealed that the humanistic nature of occupational therapist was counterbalanced by several dissatisfying factors for occupational therapy practitioners in Jordan. The need for better supported working conditions in terms of financial rewards, recognition, awareness and resources as well as public and professional recognition of occupational therapists are needed to enhance the occupational therapy profile in Jordan. A comprehensive collaboration is highly needed between the individual practitioners, representatives of the profession, government and hospital administrators.
authors: Department of Occupational Therapy, The Hashemite University, Amman, Jordan. hashemsalman@hotmail.com
authors: Hashem Salman
authors: HS
authors: Abu Tariah
authors: Razan T
authors: RT
authors: Hamed
authors: Rawan A
authors: RA
authors: AlHeresh
authors: Sana M N
authors: SM
authors: Abu-Dahab
authors: Saleh
authors: S
authors: AL-Oraibi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007597:Jordan; D008297:Male; D009788:Occupational Therapy