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ArticleThe British journal of occupational therapy2024

Burnout and occupational stress of home care rehabilitation professionals transitioning out of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada.

Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia, Emily King, Brydne Edwards, Sonia Nizzer, Amin Yazdani, Basem Gohar, Ali Bani-Fatemi, Aaron Howe, Yusra Fayyaz, Bushra Alam and 2 more

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Article in The British journal of occupational therapy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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12 authors.

Behdin Nowrouzi-KiaRestore Lab, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5586-4282
Emily KingVHA Home HealthCare, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Brydne EdwardsVHA Home HealthCare, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Sonia NizzerVHA Home HealthCare, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Amin YazdaniCanadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance, Conestoga College Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Kitchener, ON, Canada.
Basem GoharCentre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada.
Ali Bani-FatemiRestore Lab, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Aaron HoweRestore Lab, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Yusra FayyazRestore Lab, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Bushra AlamRestore Lab, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Raabia KhanRestore Lab, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Vijay Kumar ChattuRestore Lab, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the home healthcare industry, with increased rates of burnout and stress among homecare rehabilitation professionals (hcRPs). This study aimed to (1) examine the nature of burnout and occupational stress among homecare rehabilitation professionals at a large home care organization in Ontario, Canada, transitioning out of the pandemic, and (2) assess its impact on work participation and engagement. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey using the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Generic Job Stress Questionnaire and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory to examine burnout and job stress. Results: One hundred thirty-nine participants identified that work stress and burnout are more likely to occur when one struggles to cope, experiences unexpected circumstances, and feels a lack of control, which can lead to anger and emotional exhaustion. The adjusted odds ratio for emotional exhaustion was 5.46, indicating that the probability of experiencing work stress among homecare rehabilitation professionals increases as emotional exhaustion increases. Significant associations were found between coping with daily tasks and levels of burnout. Conclusion: Work stress and burnout influence coping, unexpected circumstances in homecare rehabilitation professionals work-life. Furthermore, highlighting the need to provide organizational support and policies that specifically address these issues in the home care sector.

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Canadacommunity careHome careoccupational therapistsphysical therapistsrehabilitation professionals

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PMID39628905
PMCPMC11609034

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