Prevalence of burnout syndrome among physiotherapists in Jalgaon

Abstract

Background

Burnout is more often experienced by those working with people who are ill, upset and anxious about their conditions and its complications. This group includes medical doctors , nurses, psychologists, social workers and physiotherapists. Risk Factors for Burnout includes high work related demands, having little control over the outcomes of work, young age and female sex. Other important causes includes lack of autonomy , an excessive load of tasks and responsibility, lack of feedback on the roles one fulfills and lack of support and help from the employers.

Aim

To study the prevalence of burnout syndrome among physiotherapists.

Methods

An observational study, involving 100 participant from Dr. ulhas patil college of physiotherapy and other private p[hysiotherapy centres in Jalgaon district.and a study duration of 1 year.

Result

The result of this study revealed that the Prevalence of Burnout Syndrome among Physiotherapists practicing in Jalgaon is found to be 40% which suggests Moderately High Burnout prevalence among Physiotherapists in Jalgaon.

Conclusion

The study confirms that Physiotherapists, similarly to other employees in Health Services, may be exposed to Professional Burnout. It is difficult to accurately estimate the severity of the Burnout Phenomenon. Therefore it seems necessary to carry out further investigations in order to recognize the Environmental and Psychological Determinants of this complex phenomenon on Physiotherapy professionals.