The impact of an evolving profession on the frequency and perceived difficulty of ethical encounters among physical therapists in the clinic

Berg‐Poppe, Patti; MacCabe, Angela; Karges, Joy

doi:10.1080/09593985.2018.1470705

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“…Given the numerous ethical issues faced by physiotherapists in clinical practice, it is crucial to provide them with adequate support to navigate the complexity, ambiguity, and occasional messiness encountered in their daily work. Without such support, they may experience moral distress and burnout and even consider leaving the profession [4][5][6]. Consequently, physical therapists must effectively develop strategies to address these ethical tensions and challenges.…”

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Physiotherapists’ Ethical Climate and Work Satisfaction: A STROBE-Compliant Cross-Sectional Study

Sillero Sillero,

Ayuso Margañon,

Moreno-Segura

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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(1) Background: This study aimed to examine the relationship between Spanish physical therapists’ perceptions of the ethical climate, their moral sensitivity (awareness of ethical issues), and job satisfaction. (2) Methods: the study analyzed descriptive correlational data on 104 physical therapists from three Spanish metropolitan hospitals. Respondents completed a demographic data form, an ethical climate questionnaire, a job satisfaction survey, and a moral sensitivity scale. This study complies with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. (3) Results: With a mean score of 4.2, physical therapists are typically content with their jobs. The mean scores for the moral sensitivity and ethical climate questionnaires are high, at 40.1 (SD 6.3) and 96.8 (SD 17.1), respectively. There is a significant positive correlation between job satisfaction and ethical climate (r between 0.59 and 0.79) but only a weak correlation between job satisfaction and moral sensibility (r between 0 and 0.32 for the three aspects measured). (4) Conclusions: Generally speaking, physical therapists reported that they had high job satisfaction, a positive workplace environment, and excellent management support. Despite a weak relationship with moral sensibility, there is a strong association between ethical behavior, hospital organization, and higher levels of job satisfaction. It is important to encourage the development of moral sensibilities to boost psychological well-being and therapeutic decision-making.

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