Article

Ergothérapeute - kinésithérapeute
Physical therapists and occupational therapists experience high rates of work-related pain. Although most therapists continue to work through this pain, it interferes with work and alters therapists' work habits. However, the
effects on productivity, quality
of patient care, and therapists' quality of life
and long-term career plans are unknown. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was
to determine the impact of working with work-related pain on physical therapists
and occupational therapists. DESIGN: Multiple methods were used in this study. It
was primarily a phenomenological study. METHODS: A phenomenological approach was
used to explore the meaning of work-related pain in therapists. Focus group
interviews were used as the method of data collection. A questionnaire was used
to supplement the qualitative analysis. RESULTS: Nineteen therapists participated
in 4 focus groups ranging from 2 to 7 participants each. The participants noted
substantial effects of work-related pain at work, at home, and in their career
plans. All of the therapists were concerned about their potential clinical
longevity. The professional culture complicated these effects by forcing
therapists into a professional ideal. CONCLUSIONS:
Work-related pain affects
therapists in several personal and professional domains. It also may affect
career plans. Strategies to reduce the risk of injury and physical loading of
jobs are needed.

Langue : ANGLAIS