Assessment Of Occupational Satisfaction Of Physiotherapists In West Pomeranian Region

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Barabasz Katarzyna, Gebska Magdalena, Weber-Nowakowska Katarzyna, Podhorecka Marta, Sielska Malgorzata, Zukow Walery. Assessment of occupational satisfaction of physiotherapists in West Pomeranian Region. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2017;7(9):471-491. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1002359 http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/4939 https://pbn.nauka.gov.pl/sedno-webapp/works/833044 The journal has had 7 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. Part B item 1223 (26.01.2017). 1223 Journal of Education, Health and Sport eISSN 2391-8306 7 © The Author (s) 2017; This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper. Received: 05.09.2017. Revised 10.09.2017. Accepted: 25.09.2017. Ocena satysfakcji zawodowej fizjoterapeutow z wojewodztwa zachodniopomorskiego Assessment of occupational satisfaction of physiotherapists in West Pomeranian Region Katarzyna Barabasz 1 , Magdalena Gebska 2 , Katarzyna Weber-Nowakowska 2 , Marta Podhorecka 3 , Malgorzata Sielska 4 , Walery Zukow 5 1 Physiotherapy student, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian University of Medical Science 2 Department of Physiotherapy and Biological Regeneration, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian University of Medical Science 3 Faculty of Health Sciences, Department and Clinic of Geriatrics, Nicolaus Copernicus University 4 Department of Physiotherapy and Biological Regeneration, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian University of Medical Science 5 Department of Spatial Management and Tourism, Faculty of Earth Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Torun Author responsible for correspondence: dr Magdalena Gebska, Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny, ul. Żolnierska 48, 71-210 Szczecin, e-mail: mgebska@pum.edu.pl Summary Introduction: The subject of the work is the evaluation of the occupational satisfaction level of physiotherapist. In the available literature, there are few scientific reports assessing the degree of satisfaction of persons performing this profession. The results of the study show what factors affect the level of occupational satisfaction among physiotherapists. Thanks to the analysis it is possible to eliminate negative factors, which contribute to the increase of dissatisfaction with the work performed. Aim: The main aim was to evaluate the professional satisfaction of physiotherapists in the Zachodniopomorskie voivodship. In addition, the relationship between: the physiotherapist's workplace, their remuneration and the ability to perform new rehabilitation techniques and the level of job satisfaction, and whether or not there are factors influencing the level of job satisfaction. Materials and Methods: The study group consisted of 100 people (74 women, 26 men) aged 22 to 47 years. The respondents are physically active physiotherapists, inhabitants of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. The study was conducted using the diagnostic survey method and the MSQ Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) was used. Results:The level of professional satisfaction was at a satisfactory level. The main determinants of work were self-fulfillment, self-reliance, ambition and pay. Respondents were less satisfied with working conditions (lack of opportunity for senior management positions and lack of promotion opportunities). The respondents said they were very happy to help others. Conclusions: Professional satisfaction is a key element in the development of a person's attitude towards work. Satisfaction with business and life can only be increased by pointing out and then resolving negative factors. Key words: job satisfaction, physiotherapy, medical staff, work stress, satisfaction, professional burnout.