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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess how self-compassion affects the psychological well-being of radiographers at work. METHODS: An online survey was sent to radiology and radiotherapy departments in Rhône-Alpes, a region of France (from October 2021 to February 2022). The study is mixed: quantitative data, with closed questions and two validated scales, and qualitative data, with open questions aimed at assessing perceptions among radiologists as regards self-compassion. RESULTS: A total of 253 radiographers (mean age 32.9 years), took part in this survey. Radiographers reported a poor level of well-being and a moderate level of self-compassion. We found a link between well-being at work and self-compassion. Gender, age, number of years of experience and the desire to receive training on well-being appear to have an impact on the level of self-compassion. The perception of self-compassion by radiologists is essentially positive. CONCLUSION: Particular attention should be paid to radiologists who are female, young, and with only a few years of experience. Self-compassion is a protective factor for radiologists and may help them take care of themselves to continue caring for others. Training related to self-compassion should be promoted in medical imaging departments.
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Allied Health Personnel , Psychological Well-Being , Radiology , Self-Compassion , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Allied Health Personnel/psychology , France , Radiology/educationABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: This study investigated the perceptions and feelings of a French sample about the possible introduction of lung cancer screening. METHODS: A total of 146 individuals, aged between 19- and 64-years, participated in this study conducted between November 2020 and January 2021. Participants were divided into three groups according to their smoking status: (i) active smokers (G1); former smokers (G2); and non-smokers (G3). Each individual completed an online questionnaire evaluating their perceptions and feelings about lung cancer, screening and scans. RESULTS: Overall, a higher percentage of former smokers (47%) indicated a greater willingness to participate in lung cancer screening compared to active smokers (19%) and non-smokers (32%). Active smokers and former smokers reported anxiety about the development of lung cancer. Active smokers who wished to participate in screening reported a greater motivation to reduce their tobacco consumption. The perception of lung cancer risk had less influence than age and socio-economic category on the participation in screening. Finally, stigma did not appear to be a barrier to undergoing screening. CONCLUSION: Active and former smokers were generally optimistic about screening; however, active smokers showed less inclination to participate in screening compared to former smokers and non-smokers. Three main factors appeared to influence this participation: the perception of the risk of developing cancer, age and socio-economic category.
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Lung Neoplasms , Smoking , Humans , Young Adult , Adult , Middle Aged , Smoking/epidemiology , Early Detection of Cancer , Lung Neoplasms/diagnosis , Smokers , Tobacco Use , Mass ScreeningABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Non-French speaking patients have difficulty communicating with professionals when they come to a health care service. The role of the nursing staff is thus to find solutions to communicate effectively with them and facilitate patient care. PURPOSE OF RESEARCH: A systematic search of medical and allied health databases was conducted (EM Premium, BDSP, PubMed, Cairn.info). Articles identified during the search process that met the inclusion criteria were then critically appraised. RESULTS: During the search and inclusion process, 13 articles, 3 systematic review and 2 randomized control trials were found that were deemed of suitable quality to be included in the review. These were analyzed in more detail to observe common themes and then grouped into three categories. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the review demonstrate the different techniques used in care to overcome the language barrier and their effectiveness. All health care professionals involved in care must be familiar with the different techniques used and their usefulness.
Introduction: Lorsque les patients allophones se présentent dans un service de soins, le rôle du personnel soignant est de trouver des solutions pour communiquer efficacement avec eux. But de l'étude: Cette scoping review a pour but de retranscrire les différentes techniques utilisées dans les soins pour pallier la barrière linguistique, de les comparer et d'évaluer leur efficacité. Une recherche systématique de la littérature a été effectuée à l'aide de bases de données (EM Premium, BDSP, PubMed, Cairn.info) pour des publications comprises entre 2005 à 2021 en utilisant des termes de recherche pertinents. Résultats: Au total, 13 articles ont pu être étudiés et confrontés entre eux. Ils ont été regroupés en trois catégories différentes : 1) interprètes professionnels, 2) interprètes non professionnels, 3) autres méthodes. La plupart des articles ont relevé certains avantages au fait que les professionnels médicaux utilisent une technique pour pallier la barrière de la langue. Conclusions: Malgré la faible quantité de publications sur le sujet et le manque de mesures standardisées dans les articles inclus, cette revue établit suffisamment de données pour conclure que les stratégies mises en place pour pallier la barrière linguistique dans les soins sont efficaces.
