The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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A Study on the Relationship between Subjective Quality of Life and Job Stress among Physical and Occupational Therapists

일부 재활관련 전문가의 업무 스트레스와 주관적 삶의 질의 관계 연구 - 물리치료사와 작업치료사 중심으로 -

  • Koo, Hyun-Mo (Department of Physical therapy, College of Health Science, Youngsan University) ;
  • Lee, In-Hee (Department of Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Keimyeung University)
  • 구현모 (영산대학교 보건의료대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 이인희 (계명대학교 의과대학 의료정보학교실)
  • Received : 2009.12.29
  • Accepted : 2010.04.07
  • Published : 2010.04.25
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between subjective quality of life and job stress with regard to general characteristics and health characteristics of physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs). Methods: The study involved administering questionnaires to 93 PTs and OTs who worked in urban medical institutions between November 2009 and October 2009. A questionnaire (KvSBQOL) developed by Dunbar and colleagues and translated into Korean version by Yoon et al was used for measuring subjective quality of life. A questionnaire developed by Kim was used for measuring job stress. Results: Among PTs and OTs, the mean quality of life score was 3.10 points and the mean level of job stress was 3.42. Female PTs and OTs had significantly greater levels of job stress. Those PTs and OTs in the 'Lowest pay' group and in the 'Associated Degree' group reported the lowest quality of life. Those in the 'Very healthy' group of PTs and OTs had significantly lower job stress than the other groups. The group with the highest job stress had the lowest quality of life. A limitation of this study was that all data was self-reported and subject to associated bias. Conclusion: To prevent loss of business services by PTs and OTs, it is important to know how job stress affects quality of life. Our findings suggest that a reduction in job stress can improve quality of life among PTs and OTs.

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