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Stress, burnout and hardiness in R.T.s
M Sciacchitano1, M B Goldstein, J DiPlacido
1St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, Conn., USA.
Radiologic Technology
|March 29, 2001
Summary
Occupational stress increases burnout in radiographers. However, personality hardiness can mitigate burnout, offering a protective effect regardless of stress levels.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Radiography Professional Well-being
Background:
- Burnout is a significant concern in healthcare professions.
- Understanding factors influencing burnout in radiographers is crucial for workforce health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the interplay between occupational stress, personality hardiness, and burnout.
- To assess the impact of personality hardiness on burnout among radiographers.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 95 radiographers in Connecticut hospitals.
- Regression analyses to determine correlations between variables.
Main Results:
- A positive correlation was found between occupational stress and burnout.
- An inverse relationship was observed between personality hardiness and burnout.
- Personality hardiness demonstrated a beneficial effect across all stress levels.
Conclusions:
- Occupational stress is a significant predictor of burnout in radiographers.
- Personality hardiness acts as a protective factor against burnout.
- Interventions promoting personality hardiness may reduce burnout in this population.