Self-compassion and psychological well-being of radiographers at work

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess how self-compassion affects the psychological well-being of radiographers at work. Methods An online survey was sent to radiology and radiotherapy departments in Rhône-Alpes, a region of France (from October 2021 to February 2022). The study is mixed: q...

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Main Authors: Leïla Jacquet, Marine Paucsik, Jean-Baptiste Guy, Karine Eve, Isabelle Ben-Taarit, Sophie Lantheaume
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2023.2287621
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Isabelle Ben-Taarit
Sophie Lantheaume
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description Objectives The aim of this study was to assess how self-compassion affects the psychological well-being of radiographers at work. Methods An online survey was sent to radiology and radiotherapy departments in Rhône-Alpes, a region of France (from October 2021 to February 2022). The study is mixed: quantitative data, with closed questions and two validated scales, and qualitative data, with open questions aimed at assessing perceptions among radiologists as regards self-compassion. Results A total of 253 radiographers (mean age 32.9 years), took part in this survey. Radiographers reported a poor level of well-being and a moderate level of self-compassion. We found a link between well-being at work and self-compassion. Gender, age, number of years of experience and the desire to receive training on well-being appear to have an impact on the level of self-compassion. The perception of self-compassion by radiologists is essentially positive. Conclusion Particular attention should be paid to radiologists who are female, young, and with only a few years of experience. Self-compassion is a protective factor for radiologists and may help them take care of themselves to continue caring for others. Training related to self-compassion should be promoted in medical imaging departments.
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spelling doaj-art-a5462550099e4d51a8de86150afbbf812024-12-13T15:19:01ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being1748-26231748-26312024-12-0119110.1080/17482631.2023.22876212287621Self-compassion and psychological well-being of radiographers at workLeïla Jacquet0Marine Paucsik1Jean-Baptiste Guy2Karine Eve3Isabelle Ben-Taarit4Sophie Lantheaume5Institut Supérieur Technologique MontplaisirUniv. Savoie Mont BlanceCentre Marie CurieInstitut Supérieur Technologique MontplaisirRamsay Santé Hôpital Privé Drôme ArdècheInstitut Supérieur Technologique MontplaisirObjectives The aim of this study was to assess how self-compassion affects the psychological well-being of radiographers at work. Methods An online survey was sent to radiology and radiotherapy departments in Rhône-Alpes, a region of France (from October 2021 to February 2022). The study is mixed: quantitative data, with closed questions and two validated scales, and qualitative data, with open questions aimed at assessing perceptions among radiologists as regards self-compassion. Results A total of 253 radiographers (mean age 32.9 years), took part in this survey. Radiographers reported a poor level of well-being and a moderate level of self-compassion. We found a link between well-being at work and self-compassion. Gender, age, number of years of experience and the desire to receive training on well-being appear to have an impact on the level of self-compassion. The perception of self-compassion by radiologists is essentially positive. Conclusion Particular attention should be paid to radiologists who are female, young, and with only a few years of experience. Self-compassion is a protective factor for radiologists and may help them take care of themselves to continue caring for others. Training related to self-compassion should be promoted in medical imaging departments.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2023.2287621self-compassionwell-beingcaregiverradiographermixed study
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Self-compassion and psychological well-being of radiographers at work
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
self-compassion
well-being
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mixed study
title Self-compassion and psychological well-being of radiographers at work
title_full Self-compassion and psychological well-being of radiographers at work
title_fullStr Self-compassion and psychological well-being of radiographers at work
title_full_unstemmed Self-compassion and psychological well-being of radiographers at work
title_short Self-compassion and psychological well-being of radiographers at work
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well-being
caregiver
radiographer
mixed study
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