Exploring the Relationship Between Value Perception and Turnover Among Clinical Laboratory Scientists
Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: There are an estimated, "7 -10 billion laboratory tests performed each year in the United States" and at least 70% of all medical decisions are made through the use of laboratory test results.However, there is currently a shortage in the laboratory workforce.This past year, the Laboratory Science profession was rated as one of the top one hundred jobs in healthcare by US News & World Report.Moreover, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the need for trained laboratory professionals will increase 22% from 2012 to 2022.Consequently, we developed an innovative summer program aimed at teaching young, STEM-oriented individuals about laboratory science, diagnostic medicine, and other health professions.This program was offered to local high school and community college students and included 6 hours of daily handson, interactive activities along with relevant instruction and foundational knowledge.To assess program success, a pre and post-test was implemented. Students achieved significantly (p < 0.05) higher scores on the post-test compared to the pre-test, indicating that they learned key information during the program. Furthermore, 90% of students felt that the program stimulated their interest in laboratory medicine and 99% felt that they were more knowledgeable about health science then they were before. The program, now in its third year, has successfully exposed the laboratory medicine and broader aspects of health care to the local population of future health care professionals, igniting interest, and afforded us an opportunity to provide outreach to the local community.
Authors: Marcia Firmani, Cliff Cymrot
Language: English
Subfield: Leadership and Management
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4390050182