Physical Fatigue, Compassion Fatigue, and Quiet Quitting in Physiotherapists
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorTokat Gaziosmanpasa University
About this trial
Physiotherapists are exposed to both physical and emotional demands due to the nature of their profession. Repetitive physical workload, prolonged standing, patient handling, and continuous interaction with patients may contribute to physical fatigue and compassion fatigue. These factors may negatively affect work engagement and lead to a phenomenon known as quiet quitting, which refers to reduced psychological involvement in work without formally leaving the job.
The aim of this study is to examine levels of physical fatigue and compassion fatigue among physiotherapists working in Türkiye and to investigate their association with quiet quitting tendencies. This observational, cross-sectional study will include physiotherapists actively working in public or private healthcare settings. Data will be collected using validated self-report questionnaires administered online and face-to-face.
Understanding the relationship between occupational fatigue and quiet quitting may help inform strategies to improve well-being, job satisfaction, and sustainability in the physiotherapy workforce.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Graduated from a Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation undergraduate program
Actively working as a physiotherapist in Türkiye
Voluntary participation and provision of informed consent
Disqualifiers
Refusal to participate in the study
Working in a profession other than physiotherapy
Incomplete or incorrectly completed questionnaires
Trial population
The study population consists of physiotherapists actively working in public or private healthcare institutions in Türkiye.
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
No Intervention (Observational Study)
Other interventionThis is an observational study. No intervention is administered. Data are collected using self-report questionnaires.
Treatment groups
80 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Physiotherapists1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Quiet Quitting Tendency
Quiet quitting tendency will be assessed using the Quiet Quitting Attitude Scale, a validated self-report questionnaire measuring reduced psychological engagement with work. Higher scores indicate a greater tendency toward quiet quitting.
Time frame
At enrollment (single assessment)Secondary outcomes
1
Physical Fatigue Level
Physical fatigue will be assessed using the Fatigue Assessment Scale, a validated self-report measure evaluating physical and cognitive aspects of fatigue. Higher scores reflect greater fatigue severity.
Time frame
At enrollment (single assessment)2
Compassion Fatigue Level
Compassion fatigue will be measured using the Compassion Fatigue Short Scale, which evaluates emotional and physical exhaustion related to caring for individuals experiencing distress. Higher scores indicate greater compassion fatigue.
Time frame
At enrollment (single assessment)3
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Discomfort
Work-related musculoskeletal discomfort will be evaluated using the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire, which assesses the frequency, severity, and work interference of musculoskeletal symptoms experienced during the past week.
Time frame
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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