Abstract
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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 139-144 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 2 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2019 |
Keywords
- Australia
- burnout
- leadership
- positive psychology
- radiotherapy
- stress