Relationship between Motivational Factors and Job Autonomy among Staff Nurses

Abstract

Background motivation improves level of efficiency of employees, leads to stability of work force and builds friendly relationship also the People with more autonomy at work are healthier and less stressed. The study aimed at investigating the relationship between the motivational factors and job autonomy among staff nurses. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive correlational design was used in carrying out this study. Which was conducted at a general hospital in Kafr Elshikh governorate namely Sidy Salem which affiliated to ministry of health. Subjects of the study included 150 staff nurses out of 256. The data collection forms consisted of two tools namely motivational factors questionnaire and job autonomy scale. Results: More than one third of staff nurses had high level toward total motivational factor and Slightly more than one third staff nurses had high level toward total job autonomy. Half of staff nurses had the highest level related responsibility of work dimension of motivation More than one third of staff nurses had high level toward total self-autonomy of job autonomy. Conclusion: There was statistically significant positive correlation between motivation factor and job autonomy among staff nurses. Recommendation: Conduct periodical meeting between hospital managers and staff nurses for discussing work problem and develop solutions for each problem