Cross-Sectional Survey on Burnout and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Greek and Cypriot Occupational Therapists. (2nd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Anyfantis, Ioannis D.; Psychouli, Pavlina; Varianou-Mikelidou, Cleo; Boustras, George
• Is Part Of: Occupational therapy in mental health. Volume 36:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 291
• Page End: 302
• Publication Date: 2020-07-02
• Subjects: Recession -- burnout and MSDs -- mental health -- eastern Europe -- comparison -- occupational therapists; Occupational therapy -- Periodicals; Mentally ill -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Mental Disorders -- therapy -- Periodicals; Mental Health -- Periodicals; Occupational Therapy -- Periodicals; 616.89165
• DOI: 10.1080/0164212X.2020.1779630
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0164-212X

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Occupational therapy is a physically, psychologically and cognitively demanding job. This study aims to explore the epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries, mental issues, and burnout in occupational therapy practitioners in Greece and Cyprus. Method: A survey was conducted, including the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Results: Out of 247 respondents, 70% reported severe lower back pain, 9.7% of Greek occupational therapists were in the moderate and high PHQ-9 scale, while disengagement and exhaustion were found 2.026 (±0.54) and 2.592 (±0.533) respectively. Conclusion: High rates of burnout, correlated with psychological and musculoskeletal disorders were identified in both countries. Work-related stress and musculoskeletal disorders may be more evident in countries hit by recession.