A qualitative exploration of staff satisfaction in innovative Australian aged care

The current study indicates that workplace initiatives may increase staff satisfaction, potentially ameliorating shortages by attracting and retaining staff. Semi-structured interviews identified that specific innovations, combined in both the physical environment and models of care, are associated with improved staff satisfaction. Reflexive thematic analysis of interviews contributed to the literature and suggested future research opportunities, such as examining differences in aged care worker satisfaction between traditional and innovative residences.