Perceptions of Libyan Physiotherapist on Job Satisfaction

Abstract

Advancing the physiotherapy services in Libya are requiring to focus on many aspects. As employees, physiotherapists in Libya would provide a better service if they were more satisfied with their jobs. The aim of this study was to explore the job satisfaction of the physiotherapy profession in the Central Hospital of Tripoli (CHT) in Libya. This qualitative study is frame-worked within a focus ethnographic paradigm that was done by recruiting seven participants (4 males and 3 females). They were all Libyan physiotherapists who worked in CHT in Libya. Online semi-structured interviews were used as a means of data collection by applying a specific topic guide. Data analysis was performed by applying the framework analysis approach. The study has determined 6 main themes with 17 subthemes. These themes were: financial shortage, professional relationships, organisational, outcomes, passion towards the profession and safety and security. The study observed that the most unsatisfactory aspect of their work was the lack of autonomy from the hospital administration, while the participants felt that their job is challenging in a positive sense regarding their interaction with their patients. All participants were satisfied that all statements were valid and measured significant aspects of job satisfaction in physiotherapy