Post by Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Journal

Are You a Target of Workplace Violence? Key Findings for Radiographers! ☢️ Workplace violence is a serious, yet often overlooked, problem in the radiological profession. Authors: Laura Dolenc*, Pia Fenko, Karmen Veis, Tina Starc University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Department, Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia * Corresponding author: Laura Dolenc ([email protected]) Did you know that... • Verbal abuse from patients is the most common form of violence faced by radiographers? • Women and those with less experience are identified as the most at-risk groups? • Long waiting times and staff shortages are key risk factors exacerbating the problem? 🧠 Consequences We Must Not Ignore: • Depression, anxiety • Reduced work performance 💡 Three Urgent Solutions Proposed: 1. Hiring more staff. 2. Introducing and enforcing safety protocols. 3. Running awareness campaigns. ➡️ READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eiSfHCEc #Workplaceviolence #radiographer #workplace #article