Open AccessEmploying positive psychology to improve radiation therapy workplace culture
Author(s) -
Hunter Darren,
Wright Caroline,
Pearson Sue
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of medical radiation sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2051-3909
pISSN - 2051-3895
DOI - 10.1002/jmrs.321
Subject(s) - attrition , burnout , radiation therapist , stressor , psychology , emotional exhaustion , applied psychology , professional psychology , industrial and organizational psychology , job satisfaction , medical education , social psychology , clinical psychology , medicine , radiation therapy , dentistry
The Australian radiotherapy profession is challenged by job dissatisfaction, stress, burnout and unfavourable attrition. This paper will use psychological models to discuss the confluence of job demands, resources and personal characteristics that contribute to these challenges. Factors contributing to burnout and attrition amongst Australian Radiation Therapists will be explored, and a number of leadership strategies will be introduced to improve workplace culture. These strategies – aligned with positive psychology – seek to address staff engagement, emotional needs, and job stressors.