Open Forum Session

OF 20R - Mental health amongst radiographers: how to prevent and minimise the impact

March 7, 14:00 - 15:00 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
10 min
Mental health challenges in radiography
  1. To identify common mental health challenges faced by radiographers in today's high-demand healthcare settings.
  2. To understand the impact of workplace stressors, such as workload, emotional strain, and shift patterns on teams and specifically on radiographers' well-being and clinical performance.
  3. To understand the need for systemic and individual-level support mechanisms.
10 min
Wellness under pressure: supporting the workforce
  1. To understand the importance of proactive initiatives and strategies that promote staff wellness under high-pressure conditions.
  2. To explore organisational role in fostering a supportive, mentally healthy environment.
  3. To identify practical tools, proactive initiatives and leadership that contribute to staff retention and resilience.
10 min
Recognising burnout in radiography: early signs and preventative strategies
  1. To recognise early warning signs and symptoms of burnout among radiographers.
  2. To understand the personal and systemic factors that contribute to burnout, and introduce early interventions to prevent long-term psychological harm.
  3. To explore the best evidence-based strategies to mitigate burnout in radiographic practice.
10 min
Coping with patient culture diversity and various needs
  1. To understand how cultural diversity in patient populations can contribute to workplace stress for radiographers.
  2. To develop cultural competencies to reduce miscommunication and stress while maintaining emotional well-being.
  3. To create coping mechanisms and strategies for managing diverse patient interactions with empathy.
15 min
Open forum discussion