Radiologist Well-Being and Professional Fulfillment in the COVID-19 Era: Fostering Posttraumatic Growth

Exploring Radiologists’ Burnout in the COVID-19 Era: A Narrative Review

“…This has resulted in an increased vulnerability to burnout, and in several cases has exacerbated criticalities in radiology workplaces hailing back to the pre-COVID-19 era, leading to some manifestations that are specific to the radiologist’s profession. In line with Kruskal et al [ 139 ], organizations and leaders will need to reprioritize efforts to build high-functioning cohesive teams, implement peer-support practices, and support posttraumatic growth, while optimizing meaning in work. A multipronged approach that involves optimizing resources, improving workload efficiency, adapting technology-based solutions, and promoting wellbeing (both as individuals and among colleagues working in the same environment with the goal of promoting patients’ health) could be key to preventing the risk of burnout while improving job quality, efficiency, and overall satisfaction.…”

“…Coaching can be defined as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential”. Professional coaches help clients, who already possess the skills needed to overcome the challenge they face, to navigate their professional and personal journeys through better steering of talents, resources, and desires [ 138 , 139 ].…”

Prevalence of Burnout Among Cardiothoracic Radiologists

“…As an example, in a 2018 summary, Fishman et al14 recommended a 7-step solution program consisting of the following: acknowledging the problem; addressing factors leading to stress (such as those included in this article); creating a community of work-life integration and harmony; diminishing detractors and obstacles in the work environment; a departmental commitment to wellness, implementation of effective leadership practices; and a pledge from individual radiologists to follow a healthy lifestyle with adequate exercise, nutritious foods, and sufficient sleep. A recent review article by Kruskal and Shanafelt15 presented numerous strategies to mitigate burnout and included suggestions related to the highly challenging life circumstances associated with the COVID-19 pandemic (the new reality that occurred after the results of our study was collected).…”

Burnout among Radiologists in Korea: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Remedies

“…이러한 악순환이 지속될 수 있으므로 이를 막기 위한 조치가 필요하다( 4 ). 특히, COVID-19의 전 세계적 유행으로 인하여 영상의학과 의사의 탈진 빈도가 더 증가하는 양상을 보이는데( 5 6 7 8 9 ), 업무량의 가중 및 원격 판독이 더 활성화되면서 판독의사의 고립이 빈번히 일어나고, 판독의 질보다 양이 강조되면서 환자 안전에 대한 위협이 증가하고, 판독의사의 좌절감이 더욱 증가하면서 악순환의 고리가 형성되고 있다( 2 10 ).…”