Inappropriate Patient Sexual Behavior in Physiotherapy: A Systematic Review

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dc.contributor.authorAmanulla, Safiya
dc.contributor.authorSaju, Irin
dc.contributor.authorSolé Cases, Silvia
dc.contributor.authorCampoy Guerrero, Carme
dc.contributor.authorMartínez Rodríguez, Laura
dc.contributor.authorPérez Yus, María Cruz
dc.contributor.authorSitjà Rabert, Mercè
dc.contributor.authorSerrat, Mayte
dc.contributor.authorBravo Navarro, Cristina
dc.contributor.authorLo, Kristin
dc.date.accessioned2022-01-07T09:33:42Z
dc.date.available2022-01-07T09:33:42Z
dc.date.issued2021-12-15
dc.date.updated2022-01-07T09:33:42Z
dc.description.abstractA behavior which is increasing in prevalence is sexual harassment initiated by a client and displayed towards the healthcare professionals and students of these healthcare‐related professions. This is termed inappropriate patient sexual behaviour (IPSB). The consequences of IPSB can be significant, including decreased academic and work performance, decreased attention/concentration, reductions in work satisfaction, and a loss of confidence. The primary aim is to evaluate the literature on sexual harassment in physiotherapy. The secondary aim is to report on the incidence, situational factors, and suggested strategies. The databases Pubmed, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus, Embase via OVID, ProQuest, and EBM Reviews were searched from inception up to 5 November 2021. Data on the incidence, situations, and strategies were extracted by at least two independent researchers. The quality of included articles was assessed. Nine studies of cohort and crosssectional design were included. The incidence of IPSB was reported to be between 48-100% of the samples of physiotherapy students and/or therapists. The situational factors are reported, and the recommended educational strategies are discussed. Articles suggest that educating physiotherapists and/or students about sexual harassment would be beneficial. This will help predict potential issues and highlight strategies to empower therapists in the workplace and in training.
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dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.3390/su132413876
dc.identifier.idgrec031872
dc.identifier.issn2071-1050
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10459.1/72685
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.relation.isformatofReproducció del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.3390/su132413876
dc.relation.ispartofSustainability, 2021, vol. 13, núm. 24, p. 13876
dc.rightscc-by (c) authors, 2021
dc.rights.accessRightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
dc.subjectSexual harassment
dc.subjectPhysiotherapy
dc.subjectPhysical therapy modalities
dc.subjectPhysiotherapist
dc.subjectPhysical therapist
dc.titleInappropriate Patient Sexual Behavior in Physiotherapy: A Systematic Review
dc.typeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/article
dc.type.versionpublishedVersion
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