Job Satisfaction of Health Practitioners Providing Outreach Health Services during COVID-19 in Rural New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia

Overview

Title: Job Satisfaction of Health Practitioners Providing Outreach Health Services during COVID-19 in Rural New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia

Publish date: 2022

Journal: Healthcare

Authors: Islam, M.I., Bagnulo, S., Wang, Y., Ramsden, R., Wrightson, T., Masset, A., Colbran, R., Edwards, M., & Martiniuk, A.

Summary

A study of 258 Australian outreach health practitioners during COVID-19 found 92.2% were satisfied. Key factors for satisfaction were good communication, a blended telehealth/in-person approach, and high self-rated capability, all vital for staff retention.

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