Evaluation of Stress and a Stress-Reduction Program Among Radiologic Technologists.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to investigate stress levels and causes among radiologic technologists and assess whether a mindfulness-based intervention could reduce stress.
Results Summary
Some radiologic technologists reported improved perceptions of stress post-intervention. Common stress sources included inconsistent management, excessive workloads, and time pressures, aligning with prior research.
Population
42 radiologic technologists from the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
6 weeks
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6-week, self-administered, mindfulness-based stress-reduction program | decrease | perceptions of stress | 42 radiologic technologists from the Veterans Administration Medical Center | - | experienced improvement | #1 |
mindfulness-based stress-reduction program | increase | personal well-being | radiologic technologists | - | could improve | #2 |
mindfulness-based stress-reduction program | decrease | work errors | radiologic technologists | - | could reduce | #3 |
mindfulness-based stress-reduction program | increase | relationships in the workplace | radiologic technologists | - | could improve | #4 |
mindfulness-based stress-reduction program | increase | job satisfaction | radiologic technologists | - | could increase | #5 |
PURPOSE: To investigate stress levels and causes of stress among radiologic technologists and determine whether an intervention could reduce stress in a selected radiologic technologist population. METHODS: Demographic characteristics and data on preintervention stress sources and levels were collected through Internet-based questionnaires. A 6-week, self-administered, mindfulness-based stress-reduction program was conducted as a pilot intervention with 42 radiologic technologists from the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Data also were collected postintervention. Identified sources of stress were compared with findings from previous studies. RESULTS: Some radiologic technologists experienced improvement in their perceptions of stress after the intervention. Sources of stress for radiologic technologists were similar to those shown in earlier research, including inconsistent management, poor management communication, conflicting demands, long work hours, excessive workloads, lack of work breaks, and time pressures. CONCLUSION: The mindfulness-based stress-reduction program is an example of an inexpensive method that could improve personal well-being, reduce work errors, improve relationships in the workplace, and increase job satisfaction. More research is needed to determine the best type of intervention for stress reduction in a larger radiologic technologist population.