A Survey on the Current Working Conditions and Job Satisfaction on Aquatic Therapy Performed by Physical Therapists
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
;
(6): 40-48, 2019.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-765409
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study assessed the current working conditions and job satisfaction on aquatic therapy performed by physical therapists in South Korea.METHODS:
A total of 139 (managers 53, staff 86) physical therapists participated in this survey (90 questionnaires) and the data were analyzed using the SPSS 21.0 Windows.RESULTS:
The retention conditions of aquatic therapy facilitation was high in the rehabilitation centers (or disabled living facilities) and rehabilitation hospitals. On the other hand, there were regional variations. The physical therapists in this field were likely to have limitations or restrictions of professional aquatic therapy education. The subjects showed a tendency for a career interruption during their fifth working year. The overall job satisfaction on aquatic therapy of physical therapists was high (managers 94.3%, staff 95.3%, p=0.276), but the work intensity was higher than the other parts of physical therapy and the relative reward was comparatively low (managers 60.3%, staff 66.3%, p=0.865).CONCLUSION:
Based on this study, the current working conditions regarding aquatic therapy by physical therapists were assessed. These results will help enhance aquatic therapy and/or in aquatic therapy facilitation.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Rehabilitation
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Rehabilitation Centers
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Reward
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Education
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Physical Therapists
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Hand
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Job Satisfaction
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Korea
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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