• T D Rawlins.
• Resp Care. 1987 May 1; 32 (5): 325-31.

UnlabelledIn this study, I sought to determine the contribution of potential stressors and intrinsic and extrinsic job rewards to the job satisfaction and attrition of respiratory therapists.MethodThe Stress Index, the Job Dimension Survey, and a demographic questionnaire were completed by 71 therapists in three large metropolitan hospitals.ResultsI determined by discriminant analysis that the predictor variables contributing to the decision to leave the work force are dissatisfaction with supervision and people on the job, and role, goal, and financial stress, whereas predictor variables for remaining in the field are performance comfort, self-appreciation, proactivity, and regional aspects.ConclusionAlthough therapists credit the desire for more job satisfaction and better salary with being responsible for their decision to leave the field, this study shows that dissatisfaction with supervision and co-workers and role, and financial stress are more important.

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