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Physiotherapists’ Ethical Climate and Work Satisfaction: A STROBE-Compliant Cross-Sectional Study

Sillero Sillero, Amalia; Ayuso Margañon, Raquel; Moreno-Segura, Noemí; Carrasco, Juan J.; Atef, Hady; Ayuso Margañon, Sonia; Marques-Sule, Elena

Authors

Amalia Sillero Sillero

Raquel Ayuso Margañon

Noemí Moreno-Segura

Juan J. Carrasco

Sonia Ayuso Margañon

Elena Marques-Sule



Abstract

(1) Background: This study aimed to examine the relationship between Spanish physical therapists’ perceptions of the ethical climate, their moral sensitivity (awareness of ethical issues), and job satisfaction.

(2) Methods: the study analyzed descriptive correlational data on 104 physical therapists from three Spanish metropolitan hospitals. Respondents completed a demographic data form, an ethical climate questionnaire, a job satisfaction survey, and a moral sensitivity scale. This study complies with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines.

(3) Results: With a mean score of 4.2, physical therapists are typically content with their jobs. The mean scores for the moral sensitivity and ethical climate questionnaires are high, at 40.1 (SD 6.3) and 96.8 (SD 17.1), respectively. There is a significant positive correlation between job satisfaction and ethical climate (r between 0.59 and 0.79) but only a weak correlation between job satisfaction and moral sensibility (r between 0 and 0.32 for the three aspects measured).

(4) Conclusions: Generally speaking, physical therapists reported that they had high job satisfaction, a positive workplace environment, and excellent management support. Despite a weak relationship with moral sensibility, there is a strong association between ethical behavior, hospital organization, and higher levels of job satisfaction. It is important to encourage the development of moral sensibilities to boost psychological well-being and therapeutic decision-making.

Citation

Sillero Sillero, A., Ayuso Margañon, R., Moreno-Segura, N., Carrasco, J. J., Atef, H., Ayuso Margañon, S., & Marques-Sule, E. (2023). Physiotherapists’ Ethical Climate and Work Satisfaction: A STROBE-Compliant Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare, 11(19), Article 2631. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11192631

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Sep 22, 2023
Online Publication Date Sep 27, 2023
Publication Date Sep 27, 2023
Deposit Date Oct 9, 2023
Journal Healthcare
Electronic ISSN 2227-9032
Publisher MDPI
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 11
Issue 19
Article Number 2631
DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11192631
Keywords Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Leadership and Management