Tasks Contributing to Job Satisfaction Among Health Professionals: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

AIM: This study described healthcare professionals' experiences of tasks that contribute to job satisfaction. DESIGN: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. METHODS: Data were collected through a survey questionnaire with an open-ended question on job satisfaction. 5464 healthcare professionals responded to the questionnaire. Data were analysed through manifest qualitative content analysis. RESULTS: The theme 'Enhancing healthcare professionals' job satisfaction through coherence, manageability, and meaningfulness' emerged with the following five categories: Enhancing person-centred care, Enhancing education, mentorship, and patient communication, Enhancing active participation in organisational development and transformation, Enhancing multi-professional teamwork and collaborative care, and Enhancing rewards and support. CONCLUSION: This study emphasises that job satisfaction among healthcare professionals depends on meaningful caring activities, a supportive work environment, and workplace resources. These factors boost resilience, reduce stress, and improve retention and patient care. A resource-based, salutogenic approach promotes both professional and personal well-being, fostering healthier, more effective healthcare environments. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution.