Burnout Syndrome in Physioterapysts:

A Mental Health of Professional Physiotherapy

Abstract

Objective: To synthesize the scientific evidence on the prevalence, triggering factors, consequences, and strategies for promoting the mental health of physiotherapists working in stressful work environments. Method: An integrative review was conducted in the PubMed, PsycINFO, SciELO, LILACS, and Web of Science databases, using descriptors related to "physiotherapy," "mental health," "professional burnout," and "working conditions." Period: 2014-2024. Results: The analysis of [15] studies revealed a high prevalence of Burnout Syndrome, stress, anxiety, and depression among physiotherapists working in ICUs, emergency rooms, oncology, and neurofunctional settings. The main risk factors include work overload, contact with suffering and death, low institutional support, and professional devaluation. The consequences range from harm to the worker's health to a reduction in the quality of care provided. Conclusions: The mental health of physiotherapists is severely impacted by stressful work environments. There is an urgent need to implement institutional support policies, enhance professional recognition, and create care spaces for these workers, ensuring both their well-being and patient safety.