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  • 1Istituto di Medicina del Lavoro dell'Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Gemelli 8, Rome, Italy. nicolamagnavita@tiscali.it

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychosocial Medicine
  • Medical Imaging Professions

Background:

  • Workplace stress is a growing concern in healthcare.
  • Understanding the specific stressors for radiologists and radiotherapists is vital.
  • Psychosocial effects of occupational stress can impact well-being and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate occupational stress and its psychosocial effects.
  • To assess stress levels and health impacts in Italian radiologists and radiotherapists.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based study was conducted with Italian radiologists and radiotherapists.
  • Validated instruments measured occupational stress (e.g., Karasek's JCQ, Effort-Reward Imbalance) and health effects (anxiety, depression, distress).

Main Results:

  • While generally reporting high control and satisfaction, significant percentages experienced organizational discomfort (38.5%), job strain (24%), and effort/reward imbalance (28%).
  • Female, younger, and less experienced professionals reported higher stress levels.
  • Stress predictors correlated significantly with adverse health outcomes like depression, anxiety, and unhealthy lifestyles.

Conclusions:

  • Radiologists and radiotherapists face substantial occupational stress.
  • A significant proportion suffer from workplace stress, necessitating targeted prevention efforts.