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  • Allied Health Professions
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is integral to sonographer education, demanding intensive clinical training for competency.
  • Existing research on sonography WIL complexities and their impact on student wellbeing is limited.
  • This study addresses the gap in understanding discipline-specific challenges in sonography training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the challenges faced by sonography trainees during Work-Integrated Learning (WIL).
  • To explore the support needs and wellbeing indicators of sonography students and supervisors.
  • To identify the impact of WIL on the emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing of trainees.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous online survey was administered to Australian sonography trainees and clinical supervisors (n=431).
  • Data collection occurred between July and November 2024, utilizing Qualtrics.
  • Survey responses were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Main Results:

  • A significant proportion of trainees reported struggles with work-life-study balance, financial, and logistical pressures.
  • Clinical supervisors often underestimated the severity of student challenges.
  • 24% of trainees showed indicators of psychological distress, placing them at risk for mental illness.

Conclusions:

  • There is an urgent need for comprehensive support strategies, including financial aid, mental health resources, and mentorship.
  • Flexible academic pathways and improved supervision are essential to mitigate trainee exploitation.
  • Addressing these issues is critical for the sustainability of the sonography profession and patient care quality.