Causal mediation analysis of contact with COVID-19 patients and burnout syndrome in physiotherapists in Japan: secondary analysis of a multicentre observational study.

A secondary analysis of a multicenter observational study conducted in Japan examined how direct contact with COVID-19 patients contributed to burnout syndrome among physiotherapists, using causal mediation analysis. The research sought to identify the pathways through which pandemic-related patient exposure influenced burnout outcomes in this workforce. Findings from this study may inform occupational health strategies aimed at protecting rehabilitation professionals in future public health crises.

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