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Work stress and burnout among radiology nurses: a cross-sectional study on the mediating role of effort-reward imbalance.
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Abstract
Background: Radiology nurses face escalating occupational stressors associated with technological advancements and expanding clinical roles; however, evidence on burnout determinants in this specialized population remains limited. This study investigated the interplay between work stress, effort-reward imbalance (ERI), and burnout among radiology nurses, emphasizing the mediating role of ERI. Methods: This multi-center cross-sectional study enrolled 219 radiology nurses from six tertiary hospitals in China (January-March 2024). Validated instruments were used to assess work stress (Nurse Stressor Scale), ERI (Effort-Reward Imbalance Scale), and burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to evaluate the mediation pathways, with covariates adjusted via multivariate logistic regression. Results: The participants presented elevated stress (59.22 ± 6.45), ERIs (mean ratio = 1.26 ± 0.82; 68.9% with ERI values >1), and near-clinical burnout levels (composite score = 3.17 ± 1.18). Emotional exhaustion (3.55 ± 1.95) was predominant. High stress (OR = 6.57, 95% CI = 3.58-12.04) and ERI (OR = 9.92, 95% CI=4.99-19.75) independently predicted moderate-to-severe burnout (38.8% prevalence). Nurses with prolonged weekly hours (65.85 ± 7.69 vs. 60.38 ± 6.22, Conclusion: Chronic work stress and perceived effort-reward imbalance synergistically exacerbate burnout risk among radiology nurses, with the ERI mediating nearly half of the impact of stress. Targeted interventions addressing both technical demands and psychosocial inequities-particularly reward systems and workload equity-are urgently needed to mitigate occupational health crises in high-precision health care settings.
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