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Burnout in orthopaedic physical therapists
1United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston, TX, USA.
The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
|September 1, 1997
Summary
Burnout is present in orthopaedic physical therapists, though levels vary. Key factors like years of practice or patient load showed minimal correlation with burnout scores in this study.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
Background:
- Limited research exists on burnout among physical therapists.
- No prior studies have investigated burnout specifically within orthopaedic therapists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To ascertain the prevalence of burnout in orthopaedic physical therapists.
- To examine the relationship between burnout scores and specific demographic/professional variables.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to members of the American Physical Therapy Association's Orthopaedic Section in the east north central United States.
- The survey included demographic questions and the Maslach Burnout Inventory.
- A response rate of 38.7% was achieved.
Main Results:
- Burnout levels were found to be low to moderate, varying with data grouping.
- Correlations between burnout subscale scores and examined variables (e.g., years of experience, daily patient volume) were very low.
- The study identified a need for further investigation into risk factors and prevention strategies.
Conclusions:
- Burnout does exist among orthopaedic physical therapists.
- Current professional variables do not strongly predict burnout in this population.
- Additional research is required to identify at-risk individuals and develop effective burnout prevention strategies.