Occupational stress and burnout among physiotherapists: a cross-sectional survey in Cadiz (Spain).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Occupational stress is considered an ongoing epidemic. An inadequate response to a stressful situation can trigger burnout syndrome. In this way, the assistant services (health and teaching) often reach higher levels of burnout. The present study aimed to measure the level of occupational stress and burnout in physiotherapists in the province of Cadiz (Spain), working in the public and/or private sector.

Methods

This was an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study. A sample of 272 physiotherapists took part in the study. The variables measured were sociodemographic variables, working conditions, level of occupational stress and burnout. Burnout includes three characteristics or dimensions: emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP) and personal

SUBMITTER: Carmona-Barrientos I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7690107 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature