1Intern, B.O.Th (Mumbai), O.T. School and Centre
2Prof & HOD, Occupational Therapy, Topiwala National Medical College & Nair Hospital, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400008
Online published on 6 April, 2015.
The purpose of this study is to compare The Quality of Life of Occupational Therapists working in Hospitals and those working in Private setups.
Occupational therapists above 25 years of age working in hospitals (N= 51) and in Private setups (N= 49) participated in the study. They were divided into three age groups viz 25 to 34 years, 35 to 44 years and 45 years and above. The subjects took the questionnaires in a group or individually. A detailed Demographical data along with Work Life Survey was then filled. They were then assessed on the Professional Quality of Life (PRoQOL) Questionnaire (version 5). This is a 30 item, self reporting questionnaire. Scores from PRoQOL (Compassion satisfaction, burnout, secondary traumatic stress) were calculated. Details from demographic data along with the scores from PRoQOl were statistically analyzed, and compared. P value less than 0.05 was taken as significant level.
The results of the study show high Compassion satisfaction rate and low Compassion fatigue (Burnout and Secondary traumatic Stress) in Occupational Therapists working in Hospitals as well as those working in Private setups. This reflects a well maintained Quality of Life of OT's working in Hospitals & private setups as well as across the age groups.
Professional Quality of Life, Compassion satisfaction, burnout, secondary traumatic stress
