Workplace experience of radiographers: impact of structural and interpersonal interventions.

Purpose: Within the framework of organisational development, an assessment of the workplace experience of radiographers (RGs) was conducted. The aims of this study were to develop structural and interpersonal interventions and to prove their effectiveness and feasibility.Methods: A questionnaire con...

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Published in:European Radiology Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 377 - 385
Main Authors: Kubik-Huch RA, Klaghofer R, Römpler M, Weber A, Buddeberg-Fischer B, Kubik-Huch, R A, Klaghofer, R, Römpler, M, Weber, A, Buddeberg-Fischer, B
Format: research Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Feb2010
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          Klaghofer R
          Römpler M
          Weber A
          Buddeberg-Fischer B
          Kubik-Huch, R A
          Klaghofer, R
          Römpler, M
          Weber, A
          Buddeberg-Fischer, B
        affil: Institute of Radiology, Kantonsspital Baden, CH-5404, Baden, Switzerland
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          Attitude of Health Personnel
          Organizational Efficiency Statistics and Numerical Data
          Interprofessional Relations
          Motivation
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      ab: Purpose: Within the framework of organisational development, an assessment of the workplace experience of radiographers (RGs) was conducted. The aims of this study were to develop structural and interpersonal interventions and to prove their effectiveness and feasibility.Methods: A questionnaire consisting of work-related factors, e.g. time management and communication, and two validated instruments (Workplace Analysis Questionnaire, Effort-Reward Imbalance Scale) was distributed to all RGs (n = 33) at baseline (T1). Interventions were implemented and a follow-up survey (T2) was performed 18 months after the initial assessment.Results: At T1, areas with highest dissatisfaction were communication and time management for ambulant patients (bad/very bad, 57% each). The interventions addressed adaptation of work plans, coaching in developing interpersonal and team leadership skills, and regular team meetings. The follow-up survey (T2) showed significantly improved communication and cooperation within the team and improved qualification opportunities, whereas no significant changes could be identified in time management and in the workplace-related scales 'effort' expended at work and 'reward' received in return for the effort.Conclusion: Motivating workplace experience is important for high-level service quality and for attracting well-qualified radiographers to work at a place and to stay in the team for a longer period.
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