Sexual harassment poses a problem for therapists
Sexual harassment poses a problem for therapists
Eighty-six percent of physical therapists reported experiencing some form of patient sexual behavior in the course of practice, according to a survey of members of the American Physical Therapy Association. Sixty-three percent of the respondents reported at least one incident of sexual harassment. Results of the study were published in the September issue of Physical Therapy magazine.1 Fewer than a third of respondents reporting receiving any training in how to handle sexual harassment. Researchers conclude that training programs should address patient sexual behavior and sexual harassment.
Reference
1. deMayo R. Patient sexual behaviors and sexual harassment: A national survey of physical therapists. Phys Ther 1997; 77:739-744.
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