J Korean Phys Ther.
2019 Feb;31(1):40-48. 10.18857/jkpt.2019.31.1.40.
A Survey on the Current Working Conditions and Job Satisfaction on Aquatic Therapy Performed by Physical Therapists
- Affiliations
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- 1Human Behavior & Genetic Institute, Associate Research Center, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- 2National Traffic Injury Rehabilitation Hospital, Yangpyeong, Korea.
- 3International Aquatic Therapy Association, Korea.
- 4Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Yong In University, Yong In, Korea.
- 5Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- 6Department of Physical Therapy, Kyung Buk College, Yeongju, Korea.
- 7Department of Physical Therapy, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea. runner-j@hanmail.net
- KMID: 2442073
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.18857/jkpt.2019.31.1.40
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.
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