Radiography (London, England : 1995) · 2026
Job satisfaction and career aspirations of radiographers and radiologic technologists in Nepal: Creating a pathway for career growth.
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Jha A, Paudel S, Shrestha M
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INTRODUCTION: Radiographers and radiologic technologists are essential to diagnostic imaging services, yet limited professional recognition, unclear career progression, inadequate remuneration, and restricted access to continuing professional development may affect job satisfaction and career growth in Nepal. This study assessed job satisfaction, career aspirations, and perceived barriers and enablers to career growth among radiographers and radiologic technologists in Nepal.
METHODS: A cross-sectional online questionnaire-based study was conducted among radiographers and radiologic technologists practicing in Nepal. Data from 260 respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and independent-samples t-tests with Welch's correction where appropriate.
RESULTS: The mean overall job-satisfaction score was 3.30 ± 0.95 on a five-point scale. The highest-rated item was relationship with colleagues (4.07 ± 0.90), whereas promotion pathways (2.87 ± 1.51) and compensation (3.09 ± 1.19) received lower ratings. Career aspirations were commonly reported: 69.8% planned further education, 91.5% expressed interest in clinical specialisation, and 91.5% aspired to leadership or academic roles. Radiologic Technologists showed higher job-satisfaction scores and were more likely than Radiographers to report aspirations for further education and leadership or academic roles.
CONCLUSION: Radiography professionals in Nepal reported job-satisfaction scores near the midpoint of the scale alongside strong professional aspirations. Clearer career pathways, improved continuing professional development access, and stronger institutional support may help align workplace realities with career aspirations.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Strengthening promotion systems, professional recognition, and development opportunities may improve motivation, retention, and long-term workforce development in radiography practice in Nepal.
METHODS: A cross-sectional online questionnaire-based study was conducted among radiographers and radiologic technologists practicing in Nepal. Data from 260 respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and independent-samples t-tests with Welch's correction where appropriate.
RESULTS: The mean overall job-satisfaction score was 3.30 ± 0.95 on a five-point scale. The highest-rated item was relationship with colleagues (4.07 ± 0.90), whereas promotion pathways (2.87 ± 1.51) and compensation (3.09 ± 1.19) received lower ratings. Career aspirations were commonly reported: 69.8% planned further education, 91.5% expressed interest in clinical specialisation, and 91.5% aspired to leadership or academic roles. Radiologic Technologists showed higher job-satisfaction scores and were more likely than Radiographers to report aspirations for further education and leadership or academic roles.
CONCLUSION: Radiography professionals in Nepal reported job-satisfaction scores near the midpoint of the scale alongside strong professional aspirations. Clearer career pathways, improved continuing professional development access, and stronger institutional support may help align workplace realities with career aspirations.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Strengthening promotion systems, professional recognition, and development opportunities may improve motivation, retention, and long-term workforce development in radiography practice in Nepal.