The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

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A Survey on the Current Working Conditions and Job Satisfaction on Aquatic Therapy Performed by Physical Therapists

  • Oh, Sejun (Human Behavior & Genetic Institute, Associate Research Center, Korea University) ;
  • Jeon, Jin Yeong (National Traffic Injury Rehabilitation Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Ji Hye (International Aquatic Therapy Association) ;
  • Hwang, Byong Yong (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Yong In University) ;
  • Yoon, BumChul (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Korea University) ;
  • Nam, Hyoung Chun (Department of Physical Therapy, Kyung Buk College) ;
  • Yeom, Jun Woo (Department of Physical Therapy, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital)
  • Received : 2019.01.07
  • Accepted : 2019.02.25
  • Published : 2019.02.28
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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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