Pedro Guilherme Matos Ramalho

Mr. Pedro Guilherme Matos Ramalho

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1Year (2026-Present)

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22 February 2026 in Healthcare
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PRPedro Guilherme Matos Ramalho
Pedro Guilherme Matos Ramalho
ANAntónio João Nunes
António João Nunes
FSFernanda M. Silva
Fernanda M. Silva
ARAndré Ramalho
André Ramalho
GFGonçalo Flores
Gonçalo Flores
PDPedro Duarte-Mendes
Pedro Duarte-Mendes
Background/Objectives: We conducted a scoping review to map peer-reviewed evidence on occupational stress, burnout, and quality of life among radiographers and radiologic technologists and to identify measurement tools and reported consequences. Methods: Searches were conducted in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Eligible studies enrolled radiographers/radiologic technologists who were healthy adults; assessed at least one target construct (occupational stress, burnout, or quality of life) using validated instruments; and used cross-sectional, experimental, quasi-experimental, longitudinal, or mixed-methods designs. Articles published from 1995 onward in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese were considered. Two reviewers independently screened, extracted data, and appraised methodological quality using Quality Assessment with Diverse Studies (QuADS). The synthesis was narrative only. Results: Of 2701 records, 10 studies from nine countries met inclusion. Most were cross-sectional, and two used mixed methods. Sample sizes ranged from 38 to 864. Frequently used instruments included MBI-HSS, OSI-R, HSE Indicator Tool, and SOC-13. Across studies, radiographers reported high stress and burnout—particularly emotional exhaustion and depersonalization—alongside reduced quality of life in multiple domains. Recurrent stressors involved workload and staffing pressures, role demands, anxiety about radiation exposure, and limited recognition. These factors were associated with intention to leave and a lower sense of coherence. Conclusions: The evidence base is largely cross-sectional, uses heterogeneous measures, and often relies on modest samples, with overall methodological quality mostly moderate. Findings indicate a persistent psychosocial risk profile in radiography and underscore the need for organizational and managerial actions—such as workplace physical activity programs—to reduce stress and burnout and protect the quality of life in this workforce.

16 April 2026 in Healthcare
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PRPedro Guilherme Matos Ramalho
Pedro Guilherme Matos Ramalho
ANAntónio João Nunes
António João Nunes
FSFernanda M. Silva
Fernanda M. Silva
ARAndré Ramalho
André Ramalho
GFGonçalo Flores
Gonçalo Flores
PDPedro Duarte-Mendes
Pedro Duarte-Mendes
Background/Objectives: Radiologic technologists are frequently exposed to occupational stressors that heighten the risk of burnout, compromising well-being and job performance. Workplace exercise programs have been identified as promising strategies to enhance physical and mental health across occupational groups; however, robust experimental evidence among radiologic technologists remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a structured workplace exercise program on perceived stress, burnout, and quality of life among radiologic technologists. Methods: A small-scale randomized controlled experimental study was conducted with 19 radiologic technologists from the Local Health Unit of Castelo Branco, Portugal. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 10, age mean = 43.8 ± 9.92 years old) or a control group (n = 9, age mean = 48.2 ± 7.86 years old). The intervention consisted of a six-week workplace exercise program conducted during work hours, comprising sessions three times per week, twice per day. Each session lasted approximately 15–20 min and included balance, stretching, and light resistance exercises. Outcomes were assessed pre- and post-intervention using the Perceived Stress Scale, the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, and the WHOQOL-BREF. Results: The experimental group showed significant reductions in perceived stress (p = 0.013, d = −0.697 (−1.6–0.206) [moderate]) and in personal (p = 0.004, d = −0.834 (−1.748–0.08) [moderate]) and work-related burnout (p = 0.026, d = −0.756 (−1.664–0.151) [moderate]), as well as improvements in the physical (p = 0.046, d = 0.592 (−0.303–1.488) [small]) and environmental (p = 0.032, d = 0.991 (0.062–1.92) [moderate]) domains of quality of life. No significant changes occurred in the control group. Conclusions: These preliminary findings suggest that a brief, low-cost workplace exercise program may reduce stress and burnout and improve quality of life among radiologic technologists. These findings support the integration of structured physical activity into healthcare work settings as a feasible, preventive, and health-promoting strategy.