Work Adjustments of Physiotherapists in the Situation of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Keywords:
Work adjustment, Physiotherapists, Coronavirus disease 2019, PandemicAbstract
The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the meaning of work adjustment for physiotherapists; 2) to study the process of work adjustment for physiotherapists; 3) to study factors related to work adjustment for physiotherapists; 4) to study the results of work adjustment for physiotherapists. Group of key informants of 20 physiotherapists working in Bangkok province. Random sampling using a non-probability method. Qualitative research. The research instrument was a semi-structured interview. Data were collected through interviews and analyzed by content analysis.
The results showed that 1) Work adjustment means changing some working patterns to be more suitable for the environment. 2) The process of work adjustment can be divided into three phases: before work, working, and after work.
3) Supporting factors: (organizational) organizations has promoted factors that help support physiotherapists to adapt during the pandemic. (personal) physiotherapists must adapt to the situations. Obstacle factors (organizational) physiotherapists face organizational and psychological obstacles. (personal) physiotherapists faced the risk of infection from work. 4) Positive outcome: (organizational) COVID-19 surveillance measures at the hospital stimulated staff to work to maintain the high standards of clinic services. (personal) Stress decreased, felt more comfortable coming to work. Negative effects (organizational): Uncertain income for both hospitals. (personal) Concerned, afraid of infection among individual.
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