A Study On Prevalence Of Work Place Related Stress And Its Association With Quality Of Life In Physiotherapists Working In Out-Patient Departments In Chandigarh Capital Region.

Abstract

Numerous studies have reported significant costs associated with workplace stress. Businesses in the United States incurred $300 billion in stress-related expenses, and the European Union cited 20 billion euros as the price of stress in 1999. Furthermore, 89% of the population in India reported experiencing stress, exceeding the global average of 86%. Previous research has identified that physiotherapists often face workplace stress due to factors such as staffing shortages, excessive workloads, limited time to attend to patients and their families, and burdensome administrative duties. This stress has been shown to negatively impact the provision of physiotherapy services. The current study aimed to assess the prevalence of work-related stress and its association with quality of life among physiotherapists employed in outpatient departments within the Chandigarh Capital Region. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 100 physiotherapists from both private and government hospitals in the region. The results revealed that 84% of the physiotherapists experienced moderate to severe levels of work-related stress. Additionally, physiotherapists with higher stress levels reported a diminished quality of life across various domains. Consequently, the implementation of effective stress management strategies is recommended to mitigate work-related stress and enhance the well-being of physiotherapy professionals.