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Burnout in Portuguese physiotherapists during COVID-19 pandemic.

Cristina JácomeAdérito SeixasCarla SerrãoAndreia TeixeiraLuísa CastroIvone Duarte
Published in: Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy (2021)
More than 40% of physiotherapists experienced personal and work-related burnout and 25% patient-related burnout, with resilience, depression and stress having a relevant role in the three burnout dimensions. Early detection and management strategies need to be implemented to address physiotherapists' physical and psychological fatigue and exhaustion.
Keyphrases
  • sleep quality
  • physical activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • mental health
  • case report
  • social support
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