Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology
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J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol · Jun 2017
Occupational burnout among radiographers, sonographers and radiologists in Australia and New Zealand: Findings from a national survey.
Evidence demonstrates that health care professionals are more prone to burnout than other professionals due to the emotionally taxing interactions they have with their patients on a daily basis. The aims of this study were to measure occupational burnout levels among sonographers, radiographers and radiologists and to examine predictors of burnout according to demographic characteristics. ⋯ Burnout levels among radiographers, sonographers and radiologists are high and likely to vary according to some demographic and work-related factors. Further research is needed to examine ways to alleviate burnout in these professions so that loss of experienced staff due to burnout can be minimized and quality of patient care can be maintained.
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This study aimed to evaluate the current use of imaging technologies for planning and delivery of radiotherapy (RT) in Australia. ⋯ IGRT is widely used among Australian RT centres. On the basis of future plans of respondents, the installation of new imaging modalities is expected to increase for both planning and treatment.