Job SatisfactionNCT07402824
Mobbing Exposure and Job Satisfaction Among Physiotherapists
An observational study of Job Satisfaction and Bullying, Workplace, run by Kutahya Health Sciences University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Physiotherapists, who hold a significant place in the healthcare sector, are at risk for mobbing and low levels of job satisfaction due to both demanding physical working conditions and emotional stress. This study was designed to investigate the mobbing exposure and job satisfaction levels of physiotherapists. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Job Satisfaction, Bullying, Workplace
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 4 Feb 2026to 31 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of physiotherapists who are currently practicing or have previously practiced in Turkey. The participants include professionals who have completed at least a 4-year undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. This population encompasses individuals working across various healthcare settings (e.g., public hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centers) to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between mobbing exposure and job satisfaction levels within the profession.
Who may be able to join
- Currently working or having previously worked as a physiotherapist in Turkey.
- Graduation from a minimum 4-year Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation degree program.
- Voluntary participation.
Who cannot join
- Forms with incorrect answers to dummy questions (trap questions).
- Forms with missing data.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Kutahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, Center, 43100
İsmail Okur, Asst. Prof., +905552436726, fzt.ismailokur@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Investigation of Mobbing Exposure and Job Satisfaction Levels Among Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists, who hold a significant place in the healthcare sector, are at risk for mobbing and low levels of job satisfaction due to both demanding physical working conditions and emotional stress. This study was designed to investigate the mobbing exposure and job satisfaction levels of physiotherapists.
- Conditions
- Job Satisfaction, Bullying, Workplace
- Medical subject headings
- Occupational Stress
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | Having graduated from at least a 4-year undergraduate program in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mobbing Scale Description
The Mobbing Scale was developed by Aiello et al. (2008) to measure the perception of workplace bullying. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Laleoğlu and Özmete (2013), with a Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of 0.94. The scale consists of 38 items rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale.
Measured: Baseline
Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) - Short Form Description:
The MSQ was developed by Weiss et al. (1967) to evaluate job satisfaction, and the Turkish validity and reliability study was performed by Baycan (1985). It is a 20-item, 5-point Likert-type scale. Each item is scored from 1 to 5. Total Score Range: 20 to 100. Higher scores indicate higher levels of job satisfaction.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Feb 2026
- Study start4 Feb 2026
- Primary completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Job SatisfactionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ismail Okur, Kutahya Health Sciences University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07402824
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KHSU- 2025/04-25
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 4 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Szczegielniak A, Skowronek A, Krysta K, Krupka-Matuszczyk I. Aggression in the work environment of physiotherapists. Psychiatr Danub. 2012 Sep;24 Suppl 1:S147-52.
PubMed 22945210
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of Mobbing Exposure and Job Satisfaction Levels Among Physiotherapists
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07402824
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KHSU- 2025/04-25
- Conditions
- Job Satisfaction, Bullying, Workplace
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Physiotherapists, who hold a significant place in the healthcare sector, are at risk for mobbing and low levels of job satisfaction due to both demanding physical working conditions and emotional stress. This study was designed to investigate the mobbing exposure and job satisfaction levels of physiotherapists.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | – | –Having graduated from at least a 4-year undergraduate program in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of physiotherapists who are currently practicing or have previously practiced in Turkey. The participants include professionals who have completed at least a 4-year undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. This population encompasses individuals working across various healthcare settings (e.g., public hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centers) to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between mobbing exposure and job satisfaction levels within the profession.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Currently working or having previously worked as a physiotherapist in Turkey.
- Graduation from a minimum 4-year Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation degree program.
- Voluntary participation.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Forms with incorrect answers to dummy questions (trap questions).
- Forms with missing data.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Mobbing Scale Description
Time frame: Baseline
The Mobbing Scale was developed by Aiello et al. (2008) to measure the perception of workplace bullying. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Laleoğlu and Özmete (2013), with a Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of 0.94. The scale consists of 38 items rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale.
Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) - Short Form Description:
Time frame: Baseline
The MSQ was developed by Weiss et al. (1967) to evaluate job satisfaction, and the Turkish validity and reliability study was performed by Baycan (1985). It is a 20-item, 5-point Likert-type scale. Each item is scored from 1 to 5. Total Score Range: 20 to 100. Higher scores indicate higher levels of job satisfaction.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Jul 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 22945210Szczegielniak A, Skowronek A, Krysta K, Krupka-Matuszczyk I. Aggression in the work environment of physiotherapists. Psychiatr Danub. 2012 Sep;24 Suppl 1:S147-52.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Job Satisfaction and Bullying, Workplace, run by Kutahya Health Sciences University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact İsmail OKUR, Asst. Prof. (+905552436726, fzt.ismailokur@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Mobbing Scale Description (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07402824, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jul 2026.