RT Journal Article
T1 Job satisfaction of Spanish and Portuguese optometrists
A1 Garcia de la Noceda, Alejandro
A1 Martinez Pérez, Clara
A1 Álvarez Peregrina, Cristina
A1 Sánchez Tena, Miguel Ángel
AB Purpose: Given the increase in demand for optometry services by society and the importance of the Optometry profession in Portugal and Spain, the objective of this study was to determine job satisfaction and important factors related to this satisfaction in a sample of Portuguese and Spanish optometrists. Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional, and observational study was carried out from June to December 2021. An adaptation of the 15-item job satisfaction in eye-care personnel (JSEP) questionnaire validated by Paudel et al. was administered to Portuguese and Spanish optometrists. The questionnaire was shared through different social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, etc.) in a Google form during the months of June to December 2021 in Portugal and Spain. Results: A total of 530 surveys were collected in Portugal (42.3%; n = 224) and Spain (57.7%; n = 306). The factors that most influence overall job satisfaction are salary, career development opportunities, recognition/prestige in society, good work-life balance (all p<0.001), workplace equipment and facilities, and encouragement reward positive feedback (both p = 0.002). When comparing the determinants of job satisfaction of optometrists, it was found that Portuguese professionals were generally more satisfied than Spanish ones (p<0.001). However, Spanish optometrists reported feeling more supported by their colleagues (p[removed]
PB Spanish Council of Optometry
SN 1888-4296
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/101119
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/101119
LA eng
DS Docta Complutense
RD 4 abr 2025