Burnout Among Saudi Radiographers

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging and Radiography
• Occupational Health
• Psychology

Background:

• Burnout research is scarce in Saudi Arabia, particularly concerning radiographers.
• Radiographer burnout can negatively affect healthcare service quality and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the prevalence and factors associated with burnout among radiographers in Medina hospitals, Saudi Arabia.

Main Methods:

• A quantitative, cross-sectional study involving 104 radiographers from government and private hospitals in Medina.
• The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel was used to measure burnout.
• Data analyzed using SPSS, with independent t-tests, ANOVA, and linear regression for sociodemographic variable associations.

Main Results:

• Moderate scores for emotional exhaustion (EE) and depersonalization (DP); high scores for personal accomplishment (PA).
• Radiographer experience influenced DP scores, with 1-5 years of experience showing higher burnout than >10 years.
• No significant impact of sex, age, or department on EE, DP, or PA scores.

Conclusions:

• Burnout is present among radiographers in Medina, Saudi Arabia, characterized by moderate EE/DP and high PA.
• Findings suggest a generally suitable work environment, but specific factors contributing to burnout require attention.
• Recommendations for policymakers to address burnout variables and improve the work environment for radiographers.