Abstract

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the managerial attitudes of the surgical team working in the operating room and to investigate their effect on job satisfaction.

Method: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 155 surgical team members. The data of the research were collected using the Introductory Form, the Operating Room Management Attitude Scale, and the Job Satisfaction Scale between April 1– December 31, 2021. Independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Bonferroni test, Pearson correlation analysis, and simple and multiple linear regression analysis were performed.

Results: It was determined that the managerial attitudes of the surgical team in the operating room were positive (221.37±16.37 points) and their job satisfaction was at a moderate level (16.71±4.04 points). Descriptive characteristics did not affect the managerial attitudes of the surgical team (p>0.05), while married participants had higher average scores in job satisfaction (t=2.514; p=0.013) (p>0.05). According to the regression analysis, it was determined that there was a positive statistically significant (t=3.474; p<0.05) but weak relationship between the scales (r=0.270; p<0.05).

Conclusion: The managerial attitudes of the surgical team in the operating room affect job satisfaction. In addition, the fact that the managerial attitudes in the operating room are effective and sustainable shows that they can help improve job satisfaction as well as increase the motivation of employees.