Socioeconomic and demographic aspects related to stress and the burnout syndrome among Brazilian physiotherapists (Aspectos socioeconómicos y demográficos relacionados con el estrés y el síndrome de burnout entre fisioterapeutas de Brasil)

Silva, Tatiane Lima de Araújo; Alchieri, João Carlos

doi:10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2014.027

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“…In fact, in a study of nurses in Europe, moderate to high levels of burnout were noted compared to other health care professions (Cañadas-De la Fuente et al, 2015). Physiotherapists, a profession close to occupational therapy, have been reported to have no cases of burnout, but in one study they had high average emotional effects that are consistent with reports of high EE among Filipino occupational therapists (Silva & Alchieri, 2014).…”

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Burnout Among Filipino Occupational Therapists: A Mixed Methods Analysis

Reyes¹

2018

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Background: There is a shortage of practicing occupational therapists in the Philippines, with approximately one Filipino occupational therapist per 30,000 stakeholders. One of the possible consequences is the experience of burnout among therapists.Method: A two-phase mixed methods study using a sequential explanatory approach was used. The first phase involved the administration of the Maslach Burnout Inventory -Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) with a survey questionnaire that supplied demographic and work-related factors through an online platform. The results were analyzed using frequency distribution and measures of central tendency.Relationships were analyzed using Spearman's Rho and Cramer's V. The second phase involved a focus group discussion and a series of in-depth interviews. Directed content analysis was conducted to form themes from the results.Results: A response rate of 24.7% was achieved. The results indicated that several conditions influenced burnout for Filipino occupational therapists. These included an age range of 24 to 29 years of age, being unmarried, working during the early years of practice, and working longer hours.Conclusion: The Filipino occupational therapists in this study experienced being drained from different sources of pressure, including their own and society's expectations. This appeared to lead to at least some level of burnout and a decrease in creativity in practice. CommentsThe author reports no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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Burnout Among Filipino Occupational Therapists: A Mixed Methods Analysis

Reyes¹

2018

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…Physiotherapists are subjected to overloads resulting from excessive physical work, in uncomfortable positions, often at unusual hours, and at an uneven pace. They take care of many patients with different needs, and the specificity of this profession requires constant improvement of qualifications [8,9]. Nursing staff experience physical and mental burdens related to lifting patients, responsibility related to performing procedures, the need to take quick decisions in situations where the health and life of patients are at risk, tional Health (JSOH) [14], adapted into the Polish language by Paluch [15].…”

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“…Also Kwiecień-Jaguś and Wujtewicz [10], as well as Krzemińska et al [11] found that the level of fatigue in the nursing profession increases with age. In turn, Jaworek [17] showed that younger nurses were characterized by a greater degree of fatigue than older ones, and de Araújo and Alchieri [8] noted an increase in the level of stress, mental exhaustion and apathy with age. With regard to paramedics, Kulczycka et al [1] came to different conclusions.…”

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Fatigue based on the subjective feeling of people representing selected medical professions

Puszczalowska-Lizis,

Szymanski,

Lizis

et al. 2024

Int J Occup Med Environ Health.

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Objectives: Fatigue can be the result of overexertion and overload. It occurs when the burdened body does not have enough time for regeneration and biological renewal. The aim of this study was analysis of fatigue based on the subjective feeling in physiotherapists, nurses, and paramedics. Material and Methods: The research covered 193 women and 107 men aged 30-60 years, including 100 physiotherapists, 100 nurses and 100 paramedics with higher education, employed in clinics and hospitals in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland. The research tool of choice was 30-item Research Committee on Industrial Fatigue Fatigue Scale, adapted into the Polish language by Paluch. The data were analyzed based on ANOVA Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman's rank correlation. Results: Values determining frequency of decrease in activity were higher in nurses than in physiotherapists (p < 0.001) and paramedics (p = 0.005). Physiotherapists and nurses showed statistically significant positive associations of all fatigue indices with age and seniority. Sex-related differences in the frequency of physical fatigue symptoms have been noted (p = 0.044). Among people working in outpatient clinics and hospitals there were statistically significant differences in the frequency of decrease in activity (p = 0.001) and general level of fatigue (p = 0.031). Conclusions: In nurses and physiotherapists, the frequency of experiencing ailments increases with age and work experience. This suggests that in the case of these professions it is important to quick identification of signs of fatigue and taking actions to prevent its worsening. Women experience fatigue more often, so they especially need to take steps to prevent and, if necessary, treat this condition. Hospitals should be an area of special involvement in the process of implementing programs to counteract fatigue of employees in the medical services sector.

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Burnout in Portuguese physiotherapists during COVID‐19 pandemic

Jácome

Seixas

Serrão

et al. 2021

Physiotherapy Res Intl

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Objective This study described the burnout experienced by physiotherapists during the COVID‐19 pandemic and analysed the role of possible factors of this occupational phenomenon. Methods Cross‐sectional study based on a web‐based survey applied to physiotherapists living in Portugal. The survey included sociodemographic, health status and clinical practice questions. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (personal, work‐ and patient‐related burnout), the Resilience Scale, the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales and the Satisfaction with Life Scale were used. Results A total of 511 physiotherapists (median 33 years old, 82% females) completed the survey. The participants worked mainly in private practice (50%) and wards (35%). During COVID‐19, 52% were working directly with patients, but only 18% were working with COVID‐19 patients. Personal (42%), work‐ (42%) and patient‐related burnout (25%) was observed. Three significant models explained personal‐ ( R 2 = 51%), work‐ ( R 2 = 31%) and patient‐related burnout ( R 2 = 16%). Lower levels of resilience and higher levels of depression and stress were significantly associated with personal, work‐ and patient‐related burnout. Being female and working directly with patients were additionally associated with both personal and work‐related burnout. Having health problems and working with COVID‐19 patients were only associated with personal burnout. Conclusions More than 40% of physiotherapists experienced personal and work‐related burnout and 25% patient‐related burnout, with resilience, depression and stress having a relevant role in the three burnout dimensions. Early detection and management strategies need to be implemented to address physiotherapists' physical and psychological fatigue and exhaustion.

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Socioeconomic and demographic aspects related to stress and the burnout syndrome among Brazilian physiotherapists (Aspectos socioeconómicos y demográficos relacionados con el estrés y el síndrome de burnout entre fisioterapeutas de Brasil)

Abstract: SUMMARY BackgroundFrom the health problems affecting workers, 18% are related to the psychic system, such as stress and burnout syndrome.

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Burnout Among Filipino Occupational Therapists: A Mixed Methods Analysis

Burnout Among Filipino Occupational Therapists: A Mixed Methods Analysis

Fatigue based on the subjective feeling of people representing selected medical professions

Burnout in Portuguese physiotherapists during COVID‐19 pandemic

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