Investigation and analysis of current situation of rehabilitation therapists in Hunan province after the COVID-19 epidemic: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Background This study aims to comprehend the prevailing circumstances of rehabilitation therapists in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak and to analysis the variables that affect the job satisfaction of these therapists who volunteered to take part in this study. In total, 769 rehabilitation were enrolled in the study. Method Based on the experts' discussions and revisions at the Xiangya Boai Rehabilitation Hospital, this questionnaire was subsequently distributed to rehabilitation therapists via WeChat. rehabilitation were sampled using a cross-sectional approach on Wenjuanxing through the WeChat APP. Results Based on an analysis of data distribution and composition ratio, it is evident that there have been significant transformations in multiple data dimensions between pre-pandemic therapy and the current era. Comparative analyses revealed statistically significant differences in age (H = 32.90, P < 0.001), years of working experience (H = 32.14, P < 0.001), job title (H = 29.93, P < 0.001), and monthly salary level (H = 114.81, P < 0.001). Further analyses using multiple factor regression indicated that monthly income significantly influenced the outcome measure. Participants with a monthly income below 3,000 yuan had a significantly higher Odds Ratio (OR) of 17.9 (OR = 17.95, 95%CI 8.49–38.29, P < 0.001) for experiencing job dissatisfaction compared to those with a monthly income exceeding 10,000 yuan. Similarly, therapists earning between 3,000 and 5,000 yuan monthly had an OR of 5.3 (OR = 5.32, 95%CI 2.91–9.83, P < 0.001) for job dissatisfaction, while those in the 5,001–7,000 yuan income range had an OR of 2.46 (OR = 2.46, 95%CI 1.36–4.49, P < 0.05). Conclusion After the epidemic, the distribution of age, gender, hospital type, and job title among rehabilitation therapists has changed. The job classification of therapists has become more refined, and the monthly income level has become an important factor affecting job satisfaction. The forefront of this academic endeavor lies in carefully investigate the existing landscape that defines rehabilitation therapists in Hunan, which will provide a deeper insight into whole China's community of therapists.