职业压力和健康：在英国执业的移民超声医师的观点和经验的定性探索

IF 2.5 Q2 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Radiography Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI:10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.017

C.U. Ollawa , O. Lawal , E. Akpan , E.R. Upeh , M.N. Kwame Anudjo

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摘要

职业压力（OS）和倦怠是普遍存在于医疗保健，包括超声。工作人员短缺、工作量增加和人口老龄化加剧了这些挑战，导致越来越依赖超声进行诊断。在英国，移民超声医师填补了关键的人员缺口，但他们面临着独特的工作压力，这些压力会影响他们的幸福感和心理健康。本研究探讨了在英国执业的移民超声医师关于OS和幸福感的经验和观点。方法获得伯恩茅斯健康科学大学伦理批准（hr -2024- ecybl）。对英国10个地区的12名hcpc注册移民超声技师进行了半结构化访谈。这些访谈通过微软团队进行，逐字记录，并使用NVivo软件进行主题分析。采用描述性定性方法。结果：研究发展了五个主要主题：工作场所动态、社会经济因素、实践相关因素、个人问题和应对机制。确定的主要压力来源是工作量，难相处的患者，管理/领导挑战，移民问题，以及缺乏报告重复性应激损伤（RSI）和工作相关压力的程序意识。结论：研究结果强调了与流动超声医师相关的独特压力因素，这些压力因素会对他们的身心健康和表现产生负面影响。因此，强调需要包容性的管理办法和适合文化的支助系统。定制的入职、压力管理培训和RSI报告协议可以提高幸福感、工作满意度和保留率。对实践的影响医疗机构必须解决移民从业者的独特需求。应优先考虑具有文化竞争力的入职计划和持续的支持系统，以培养一支有弹性和满意的员工队伍。

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Occupational stress and wellbeing: A qualitative exploration of the perspectives and experiences of migrant sonographers practising in the United Kingdom

Introduction

Occupational stress (OS) and burnout are prevalent in healthcare, including ultrasound. These challenges are exacerbated by staff shortages, increasing workload, and ageing population growth, leading to a growing reliance on ultrasound for diagnosis. In the UK, migrant sonographers fill critical staffing gaps but face unique work-related stressors that impact their well-being and mental health. This study explored the experiences and perspectives of migrant sonographers practising in the UK regarding OS and well-being.

Methods

Ethical approval was obtained from Health Sciences University, Bournemouth (HRS-2024-ECYBl). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 HCPC-registered migrant sonographers across ten regions in the UK who had experienced OS. These interviews were conducted via Microsoft Teams, transcribed verbatim, and analysed thematically using NVivo software. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed.

Results

Five major themes were developed: workplace dynamics, socioeconomic factors, practice-related factors, personal issues and coping mechanisms. Primary sources of stress identified were workload, difficult patients, managerial/leadership challenges, immigration issues, and lack of awareness of the procedure for reporting repetitive stress injury (RSI) and work-related stress.

Conclusion

The findings highlight unique stressors associated with migrant sonographers that negatively impact their mental and physical well-being and performance. Thus, emphasising the need for inclusive managerial approaches and culturally tailored support systems. Customised onboarding, stress management training, and RSI reporting protocols can enhance well-being, job satisfaction, and retention.

Implications for practice

Healthcare institutions must address the unique needs of migrant practitioners. Culturally competent onboarding programs and ongoing support systems should be prioritised to foster a resilient and satisfied workforce.

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Radiography RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING-

CiteScore

4.70

自引率

34.60%

发文量

169

审稿时长

63 days

期刊介绍： Radiography is an International, English language, peer-reviewed journal of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. Radiography is the official professional journal of the College of Radiographers and is published quarterly. Radiography aims to publish the highest quality material, both clinical and scientific, on all aspects of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy and oncology.