Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

burnout, physical therapists, demographics, work-related profile, apparently healthy

Abstract

Globally, burnout still physically and mentally affects physical therapists; however, studies about it in the Philippine setting remain limited. Hence, this quantitative study aimed to determine the relationship of demographics and work-related profile on the perceived level of burnout among apparently healthy physical therapists in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Utilizing a descriptive correlational research design, convenient sampling was done to invite participants for the pilot study and implementation via onsite and online recruitment, while the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) and a self-made questionnaire were used to gather data. Results were analyzed using frequency distribution and measures of central tendency, whereas relationships were analyzed using Spearman’s Rho and Cramer’s V. A total of 54 (20.1%) out of 268 physical therapists responded who are mostly 25-29 years old, female, have a bachelor’s degree, single, hospital-based only, have 1-3 contact hours and 8-12 working hours, and with 6-9 years of experience. Collectively, Age (r = .648), Working Hours (r = .345), Years of Experience (r = .421), and Practice Setting (r = .284) were significantly associated with personal burnout; meanwhile, Age (r = .034) and Years of Experience (r = .053) were significantly associated with work-related burnout; lastly, Years of Experience (r = .556) was significantly associated with client-related burnout (p = .05). Overall, the apparently healthy physical therapists in Dasmariñas, Cavite, exhibited a low level (mean = 43.63) of burnout based on their low levels of personal, work-related, and client-related burnout. Findings suggest that age, working hours, years of experience, and practice setting may influence their level of burnout.

First Advisor

APRIL KAYE P. SALAYSAY, PTRP, MSPT

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