Exploring burnout, perfectionism, and moral injury among UK physiotherapists: A qualitative study on professional fulfilment and well-being
Burnout, perfectionism, and moral injury significantly impact physiotherapists' well-being and professional satisfaction. Addressing these issues requires systemic changes within healthcare organisations to provide robust support systems, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for professional development.
Authors
- Cameron Black (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8140-9403)
- Laura Blackburn
- Daniel Biggs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8649-7932)
- Glykeria Skamagki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9543-1679)
- Sivaramkumar Shanmugam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6431-4218)
- Maria Kolitsida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1590-2800)
Institutions
- Glasgow Caledonian University (GB)
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
- University of the Highlands and Islands (GB)
- University of Birmingham (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0313730
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.26