A Survey on the Current Working Conditions and Job Satisfaction on Aquatic Therapy Performed by Physical Therapists
10.18857/jkpt.2019.31.1.40
- Author:
Sejun OH
1
;
Jin Yeong JEON
;
Ji Hye LEE
;
Byong Yong HWANG
;
BumChul YOON
;
Hyoung Chun NAM
;
Jun Woo YEOM
Author Information
1. Human Behavior & Genetic Institute, Associate Research Center, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aquatic therapy;
Current working conditions;
Job satisfaction;
Physical therapists;
Survey
- MeSH:
Education;
Hand;
Humans;
Job Satisfaction;
Korea;
Physical Therapists;
Rehabilitation;
Rehabilitation Centers;
Reward
- From:
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
2019;31(1):40-48
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
