title: [Professional self-perception, resources, stress and job satisfaction of psychologists in rehabilitation centres].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Psychologists from rehabilitation centres were surveyed about their current job situation. Following areas were included: (a) professional self-perception, (b) occupational resources and stress, (c) job satisfaction.
  
  
  METHODS
  A nationwide survey of psychologists of all rehabilitation centres in Germany was conducted. Overall, 1,461 rehabilitation centres of all specialties were contacted in writing, of which 623 psychologists participated in the survey. Some of the results can be compared with reference data from previous surveys.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The professional self-perception has hardly changed over the last 10 years. Counselling and psychotherapy in one-to-one sessions and group interventions still play an essential role. Overall, job satisfaction and resources are high. General job satisfaction can be best predicted by career opportunities and opportunities for qualification.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results of the study indicate which resources should be strengthened in order to enhance job satisfaction of psychologists in medical rehabilitation. Particular thought should be given to improving career opportunities for psychologists in rehabilitation centres.
authors.affiliation: Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Institut für Qualitätsmanagement und Sozialmedizin, Freiburg.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Reese
authors.affiliation: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Institut für Psychologie, Abteilung für Rehabilitationspsychologie und -Psychotherapie, Freiburg.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bengel
authors.affiliation: Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Institut für Qualitätsmanagement und Sozialmedizin, Freiburg.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Mittag
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006295:Health Resources / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011584:Psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors; D012647:Self-Assessment; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D000078329:Workforce; D016526:Workload / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*