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KMID : 1101420230550010052
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Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
2023 Volume.55 No. 1 p.52 ~ p.64
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Working Environment and Scope of Otorhinolaryngology Laboratory Personnel in South Korea
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An Young-Hoi
Han Min-Ho
Hwang Eul-Sung
Park Hyun-Jin
Koon Bon-Kyeong
Lee Min-Woo
Kim Gi-Bong
Kim Suhng-Wook
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Abstract
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This study aimed to examine the types and characteristics of otorhinolaryngology examinations performed by clinical laboratory technologists and to investigate the working environment and scope of work of otorhinolaryngology laboratory personnel using online questionnaires. Based on the research results, constructive policy measures for the University-Association-Society were also presented. Most of the survey respondents were in their 40s (34.1%). Females accounted for 80.2% of respondents and 30.8% of them had a career spanning 15 years or more. We found that laboratory personnel had a wide scope of work, high work stress and frequently suffered occupational diseases. We observed that, to reduce stress and increase satisfaction, an expansion of the workforce was necessary. Compared to other occupations, 72% of clinical laboratory technologists occupied more senior positions, occupational distribution depended on senior positions (P＜0.001). Clinical laboratory technologists performed about 26 types of otorhinolaryngology examinations. The most frequent test performed daily was pure tone audiometry, and polysomnography took the longest test time, with an average of 8 hours. In conclusion, clinical laboratory technologists were in charge of various specialized otorhinolaryngology examinations. Considering the importance of clinical laboratory technologists in otorhinolaryngology, the University-Association-Society should put in additional effort into nurturing otorhinolaryngology examination experts.
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KEYWORD
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Audiometry, Clinical laboratory technologist, Otorhinolaryngology, Polysomnography
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