Journal article
Work-Life Factors and Cardiovascular Disease in Paediatric Occupational Therapists
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.75(5), pp.237-243
2012
Abstract
Introduction:
With cardiovascular disease (CVD) increasing for female workers, there is a need to understand the factors associated with CVD in members of the occupational therapy, predominantly female, profession. The association between burnout and physical health effects, such as CVD, has not been investigated in paediatric occupational therapists.
Method:
Associations between CVD and demographic and work-life factors were investigated in a nationwide postal survey of 486 paediatric occupational therapists.
Results:
The prevalence of CVD in the study population was 11.02%. Private practitioners, older therapists and those with additional self-reported health problems from respiratory disease had increased odds of reporting CVD. In contrast, lower odds of CVD were found for therapists with access to social support, a secure attachment style and income satisfaction.
Conclusion:
Understanding demographic, personal and work-related variables associated with CVD in paediatric occupational therapists provides valuable information about members of the profession. The identification of potentially modifiable work-life factors that are inversely associated with CVD, such as social support and having a secure attachment style, suggests further avenues for research and intervention. Ongoing vigilance, and education directed towards self-care as well as client care, is required to ensure optimal health for colleagues.
Details
- Title
- Work-Life Factors and Cardiovascular Disease in Paediatric Occupational Therapists
- Authors
- Anne Poulsen (Author) - University of QueenslandAsad Khan (Author) - University of QueenslandPamela Meredith (Author) - University of QueenslandJulie Henderson (Author) - Julie Henderson - Occupational Therapist (Graceville, Queensland)Veronica Castrisos (Author) - Association for Preschool Education of Deaf Children Inc. (Taigum, Queensland)
- Publication details
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.75(5), pp.237-243
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- DOI
- 10.4276/030802212X13361458480360
- ISSN
- 1477-6006
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Occupational Therapy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99568105702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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