Quality of Work Life among Medical Staff in Algeria's Healthcare Sector
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In an environment of tension and division of labor such as healthcare services, the quality of the working life of employees is one of the most fundamental challenges, especially for doctors and nurses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of satisfaction with quality of working life among medical staff in Algeria, taking into consideration all its dimensions. Data was obtained from a sample of 80 Algerian medical staff (doctors and nurses), using the questionnaire instrument. Data analyzes were carried out using SPSS 22, descriptive statistics, spearman correlation coefficient, Mann-Whitney-U test and Kruskal-Wallis test were used.. Data analysis found that medical personnel's quality of work life was poor. In order to enhance their quality of work, the study concluded that preventive services should be provided to health workers in Algeria.
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