Analysis of Job Satisfaction Among Older Adult Medical Companions in Shanghai.

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q4 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-26 DOI:10.3928/00989134-20260220-02

Kaichang Cui, Yawen Ran

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Abstract

Purpose: The world's rapid aging has heightened demand for older adult medical services, driving the emergence of medical companions. The current study examined factors influencing job satisfaction among Shanghai's older adult medical companions to inform workforce stability strategies and aging-related policy upgrades.

Method: Cross-sectional surveys (N = 146) were administered through stratified sampling across agencies, online platforms, and associations. Multivariate regression analyzed material (income, workload balance), social (professional recognition), and systemic factors (rights protections) using conservation of resources theory.

Results: Key determinants included income-workload balance, income level, social recognition, and rights violations (all p < .005). More than 68% reported high satisfaction (mean = 4.12/5).

Conclusion: Systemic support mechanisms-standardized compensation, rights protections, and professional certification-are critical for workforce retention. This study further highlights that, unlike Western patient navigator models where institutional safeguards are well established, policy adaptation in East Asia must begin with strengthening rights protection and recognition to provide a foundation for subsequent professionalization.

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上海市老年医疗陪伴人员工作满意度分析

目的：世界的快速老龄化增加了对老年人医疗服务的需求，推动了医疗伴侣的出现。本研究旨在探讨影响上海老年医疗伴工作满意度的因素，为劳动力稳定策略和老龄化相关政策升级提供依据。方法：横断面调查（N = 146）通过跨机构、在线平台和协会的分层抽样进行。多元回归利用资源节约理论分析物质因素（收入、工作量平衡）、社会因素（专业认可）和制度因素（权利保护）。结果：主要决定因素包括收入-工作量平衡、收入水平、社会认可度和权利侵犯（均p < 0.005）。超过68%的患者满意度较高（平均4.12/5）。结论：系统化的支持机制——标准化的薪酬、权利保护和专业认证——对留住劳动力至关重要。本研究进一步强调，与制度保障完善的西方患者导航员模式不同，东亚的政策调整必须从加强权利保护和承认开始，为随后的专业化提供基础。

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Journal of gerontological nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

2.00

自引率

7.70%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Gerontological Nursing is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing clinically relevant original articles on the practice of gerontological nursing across the continuum of care in a variety of health care settings, for more than 40 years.