Stress and Burnout among physiotherapists

Abstract

Objective: To summarize the updated information in the literature on stress and burnout among physical therapists. Literature review: Stress is a common phenomenon in health care settings and is often described as the body's reaction to external pressures and demands. Burnout syndrome involves emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. This professional burnout among physical therapists is manifested by an increase in emotional exhaustion and a decrease in the feeling of personal accomplishment. This research concluded that there are several factors that contribute to burnout and stress in physical therapists. Among these factors, workload, resource constraints, sociodemographic factors, and emotional exhaustion stand out. Final considerations: Early detection and management strategies for these conditions need to be implemented in order to mitigate fatigue and physical and psychological exhaustion. Exposing the problem of stress and burnout syndrome in physical therapy professionals provides an understanding of the need for detailed exploration of this topic among these health professionals to reduce costs with absenteeism.