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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Effects of a Workplace Exercise Program on Stress, Burnout, and Quality of Life in Radiologic Technologists: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Pedro Ramalho, António Nunes, Fernanda M Silva, André Ramalho, Gonçalo Flores, Diogo Monteiro, Pedro Duarte-Mendes

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Pedro RamalhoDepartment of Management and Economics, University of Beira Interior (UBI), 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0003-1793-3640
António NunesDepartment of Management and Economics, University of Beira Interior (UBI), 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-9686-9082
Fernanda M SilvaSchool of Education and Communication, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-8019-0729
André RamalhoSport Physical Activity and Health Research and Innovation Center, SPRINT, 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-1159-4513
Gonçalo FloresFaculty of Sport, University of Porto, 4099-022 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-7672-4185
Diogo MonteiroESECS, Polytechnic University of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-7179-6814
Pedro Duarte-MendesSport Physical Activity and Health Research and Innovation Center, SPRINT, 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-5055-2696

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesRadiologic 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.

methodsA 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 (

resultsThe experimental group showed significant reductions in perceived stress (

conclusionsThese 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.

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burnout syndromehealth-related exercisequality of liferadiologic technologistswell-being

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PMID42072963
PMCPMC13116276

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