Journal of Korean Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (임상약리학회지)

Korean Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (대한임상약리학회)
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Job Satisfaction of Clinical Eesearch Coordinators in a University Hospital

대학병원에 근무하는 임상연구 간호사의 직무만족도

  • Shin, Ju-Young (Clinical Trial Center of Ajou University Hospital, Graduate School of Public Health) ;
  • Jo, Sun-Jin (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Yim, Hyeon-Woo (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Graduate School of Public Health, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Jung, Hye-Sun (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Graduate School of Public Health, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Lee, Won-Chul (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Graduate School of Public Health, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Park, Young-Jun (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Park, Yong-Moon (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Graduate School of Public Health, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • 신주영 (아주대학교병원 지역임상시험센터) ;
  • 조선진 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 임현우 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실, 가톨릭대학교 보건대학원) ;
  • 정혜선 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실, 가톨릭대학교 보건대학원) ;
  • 이원철 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실, 가톨릭대학교 보건대학원) ;
  • 박영준 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 박용문 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실, 가톨릭대학교 보건대학원)
  • Published : 2007.06.01

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Abstract

Methods: This study was designed to examine the job satisfaction of Clinical Research Coordinators(CRC) in a university hospital. Data were collected by self-administered questionnaires. From December 20, 2006 to January 20, 2007 one hundred forty five CRCs replied to questionnaires. All of them had been worked in hospitals located in metropolitan area. The statistical analysis was performed using t-test, ANOVA and the multiple hierarchial regression analysis in SPSS package. Results: 1) The CRCs' job satisfaction showed significant difference depending on working conditions. Offering to attend training opportunity showed significant difference and the highest score, 3.53. 2) The motive of application to the job influenced to CRCs' job satisfaction. "I like to work in research field." was scored 3.70, and "I can have spare time" was 3.68. This factor showed significant differences of job satisfaction. Especially, the job satisfaction of CRCs over two-year career got the highest score. And their satisfaction was different by the intention of occupation change 3) In the hierarchical multiple regression, job satisfaction of CRCs was influenced by the intention of occupation change, career at the current work, opportunity to attend conferences, no support four major insurances and application for spare time. The five significant factors explained 19.5% of the job satisfaction. Conclusions: We investigated the factors determining job satisfaction of CRCs. If the job satisfaction could be improved, it might bring more efficiency in clinical research.

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