An investigation into work related stressors on diagnostic radiographers in a local district hospital

Occupational burnout among radiographers, sonographers and radiologists in Australia and New Zealand: Findings from a national survey

“…we expect that burnout levels between the two groups may be similar. However further evidence is needed to support this finding . It has also been reported that the personal characteristics of sonographers may be a contributing factor to burnout .…”

“…Often there is little patient interaction and time to engage with patients’ individual needs or requirements . The ongoing technological advancements, the pressure to complete patient lists and the ongoing need to stay abreast of technology and research places high demands on these professional groups . Sonographers are also prone to musculo‐skeletal disorders over time which may contribute to dissatisfaction and disengagement with their work, further contributing to the onset of occupational burnout…”

“…However further evidence is needed to support this finding. [17][18][19][20] It has also been reported that the personal characteristics of sonographers may be a contributing factor to burnout. 17,18 These include the need for selfaffirmation to generate quality scans and setting overly idealistic goals for self and patient.…”

Perceived stress and hepatic parameters

“…The green area indicates a good level of performance with fulfillment of Management Standards, the level must be maintained over time, the values are above the 80 th percentile (20% of the higher reference values). The color code is the basis of the interpretation of the results derived from the analysis of the questionnaire through the software HSE (54). The correlation between numerical score and color varies in 7 different dimensional scales and for each question.…”

“…The correlation between numerical score and color varies in 7 different dimensional scales and for each question. The analysis of data based on HSE-software, statistically validated, ensures that the changes in color code, in the 7 dimensions analyzed, is not a result of chance (54). Results of the HSE questionnaire and liver parameters The normal distribution of haematological variables was assessed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov, which was statistically significant for GOT, GPT and GGT.…”