Satisfacción laboral en el personal sanitario: Una revisión centrada en el liderazgo

Abstract

Job satisfaction in healthcare personnel is a fundamental issue for ensuring quality care and a healthy work environment. When focused on leadership, it analyzes how leadership practices influence the well-being, motivation, and engagement of medical and nursing staff. This literature review examined various studies exploring the relationship between leadership and job satisfaction in the healthcare sector, using an analysis of existing literature. The evidence consistently suggests that transformational, servant, and authentic leadership styles are positively associated with higher job satisfaction by fostering support, recognition, and growth. In contrast, autocratic and laissez-faire styles tend to generate dissatisfaction. It is concluded that effective leadership adapted to the healthcare context is essential for cultivating a positive work envi-ronment, improving staff morale, and ultimately optimizing patient outcomes and healthcare organizations.