Radiologic Science Educator Stress and Burnout

PURPOSE: To examine the perceived level of occupational stress and burnout of radiologic science educators. METHODS: The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) with health status and demographic survey was sent by e-mail to 241 members of the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Inc. The survey yielded a 62% response rate. Independent sample t-tests, regression analysis and one-way ANOVAs were used to compare data. RESULTS: Results indicated average levels for radiologic science educator feelings of emotional exhaustion, low levels for their feelings of depersonalization and average levels for their feelings of personal accomplishment. A statistically significant result was found between all 3 subscales of the MBI and the reported health status. CONCLUSION: This research study may help raise awareness of stress and burnout and their relationship to the health of radiologic science educators.