Relationship between physical activity and perceived stress in physiotherapists

Authors : Melda SOYSAL TOMRUK, Barış GÜRPINAR, Seher ÖZYÜREK, Didem KARADİBAK, Özge ÇAKIR, Salih ANGIN

Pages : 15-20

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Publication Date : 2016-04-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: Physiotherapists are the most directly involved health professionals to support the patient both emotionally and  physically. Increased physical activity is important to cope with perceived stress. It can be helpful to know physical activity  level of physiotherapists to cope perceived stress. The aim the study was to examine the relationship between physical activity  and perceived stress in physiotherapists. Methods: Ninety-six insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(66 females, 30 males); physiotherapists insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(median age: 28 years); were enrolled in this cross-sectional  study. Physical activity level was determined using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. Perceived  stress was questioned by the Perceived Stress Scale. Results: The results showed that 38.5% insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=37); of the physiotherapists were physically inactive, 56.3% insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=54); were  moderately active, and only 5.2% insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=5); were active. A negative significant correlation was found between perceived stress  scores and physical activity level insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r=-0.275, p=0.007);. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, less physical activity level is associated with higher level of perceived stress  in physiotherapists. The approaches to increase physical activity in physiotherapists may reduce perceived stress.
Keywords : Physical activity, Psychological stress, Physiotherapist

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