“Strategies to Enhance Healthcare Workers’ Quality of Work Life”
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https://doi.org/10.57188/ricsa.2025.025Keywords:
Calidad de Vida Laboral (Quality of Work Life); Personal de Salud (Health Personnel); Estrés Laboral (Occupational Stress)Abstract
Work life quality among healthcare personnel is a critical determinant of both professional well-being and the effectiveness of health services. This review aimed to analyze strategies reported in the literature between 2020 and 2025 that address the improvement of healthcare workers’ quality of work life. A structured search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Scielo, including original and review articles in Spanish and English.
Findings revealed that the most effective interventions fall into five main dimensions: economic and contractual conditions, organizational climate, motivation and recognition, psychosocial support, and professional development. In high-income countries, flexible work policies, work-life balance, and participatory leadership have shown significant impact. In contrast, Latin American settings face persistent challenges such as job instability, excessive workload, and limited resources. In Peru, successful initiatives have been related to resilience programs, self-care practices, and continuous training.
It is concluded that improving the quality of work life requires integrated and context-specific strategies. Incorporating this approach into health management is essential to enhance workforce retention, reduce burnout, and ultimately improve patient care outcomes
Descriptors: Quality of Work Life; Health Personnel; Occupational Stress
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