Job Satisfaction and Burnout in Croatian Physiotherapists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physiotherapists are important healthcare professionals in modern and multidisciplinary health forces. However, they are exposed to a high risk of occupational burnout, which is associated with reduced job satisfaction. Job satisfaction is essential for medical professionals because it directly influences patient safety and the quality of medical care. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the association between sociodemographic variables of Croatian physiotherapists, job satisfaction, and occupational burnout.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was performed among 404 physiotherapists using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Job Descriptive Index (JDI), and Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI).

Results

The study group of Croatian physiotherapists was mar

SUBMITTER: Puhanic P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9140399 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature