Abstract
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Article: Work Systems Factors Associated With Burnout in Sonographers Working in the United States and Canada
Authors: Ryan J. Walsh, PhD, OTR/L, Kevin D. Evans, PhD, RT, RDMS, RVS, FSDMS, FAIUM, Carolyn M. Sommerich, PhD, CPE, FHFES, and Shawn C. Roll, PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, FAIUM
Category: Other [OT]
Credit: 1.00 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article, you should be able to:
Discuss the prevalence of burnout among sonographers.
Describe the work systems factors associated with burnout among sonographers.
Recognize the impact of sonographer burnout.
According to the article, what is one of the measurable facets of burnout reported in the research literature? A. Physical exhaustion B. Emotional exhaustion C. Poor ergonomics D. Outdated equipment
According to the article, what percentage of sonography professionals reported high levels of burnout in Australia and New Zealand? A. 53-68% B. 61-67% C. 74-84% D. 87-100%
How many sonographers were recruited for the study in the article? A. 3659 B. 4777 C. 5280 D. 8789
The questionnaire used in the study examined which worker predictor variable? A. Hours on call B. Handedness C. Region D. Visual strain
The questionnaire used in the study examined which workplace predictor variable? A. Hours on call B. Handedness C. Region D. Visual strain
The questionnaire used in the study examined which work predictor variable? A. Hours on call B. Handedness C. Region D. Visual strain
The questionnaire used in the study examined which health predictor variable? A. Hours on call B. Handedness C. Region D. Visual strain
How many survey responses were included in the analysis for the study in the article? A. 1389 B. 1467 C. 2215 D. 3141
What was the average age of the respondents in the study from the article? A. 31.8 years B. 38.7 years C. 48.9 years D. 54.1 years
According to the study in the article, over half the respondents reported what level of burnout? A. Mild B. Mild-to-moderate C. Moderate-to-severe D. Severe
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