Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Not applicable, Observational, Retrospective, Workforce, Occupational / Environmental hazards, Health policy and practice, Education, Conventional radiography, Radiographers, Professional issues, Management, Professional Issues
Authors:
M. Brydon1, J. L. Carey2, R. Gilbert3; 1Halifax, Nova Scotia/CA, 2Moncton/CA, 3Halifax/CA
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2020/C-05818
Conclusion
Conclusion:
Although our sample size is small, we believe this may be indicative of a much greater issue facing MRT’s in Canada. There is evidence to suggest that silence and stigma around MHW is active within the MRT community.
Furthermore, this stigma may be preventing MRT’s from taking the time and they need to deal with, and heal from, the emotional burden that comes with this profession.
While many healthcare organizations in Canada have signed a declaration of commitment to psychological health and safety in healthcare, protected mental health days are not the current practice.
Future Research:
Investigating the role of mental health leave and subsequent best practice for MRTs would provide additional insight into this nuanced aspect of our caring profession.
In addition to work-related mental health conditions, we are looking to explore how underlying personal mental illness or condition compound or impact MRT practice experience.
Our intent is to follow-up with additional study of this specific area of MRT practice and attitudes with more formal investigation, ultimately to inform the delivery of education and resources to MRTs, and shape the evolution of our compassionate practice, not only for patients, but for ourselves and towards our colleagues.