title: Issues affecting the motivation of nuclear medicine technologists in Kuwait.
abstract: The demand for nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) in Kuwait has increased, especially with the introduction of multimodality imaging systems. In order to increase the number of NMTs in the workforce and retain the existing NMTs, there should be a better way to motivate them.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To find out how satisfied NMTs are and the factors that motivate them.
  
  
  METHODS
  An interview was conducted with 40 randomly selected NMTs to explore deep-seated emotions and attitudes that were related to motivation. Questions about the recognition NMTs receive from the general public, whether they are acknowledged as significant contributors to health services, ways to improve the standing of NMTs in society, and the clarity of the job description were included. A questionnaire survey was then conducted with 100 randomly selected NMTs. The questions were designed to elicit wider perspective of the information obtained from the interviews.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results show a need for attention in the Ministry of Health to NMTs for recognition, motivation, and improvement. Giving the NMTs their own identity and opportunities to be part of decision-making in the health team would influence more students to join nuclear medicine departments and give more self-confidence to the existing NMTs.
authors: Department of Radiologic Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, PO Box 31470, Sulaibekhat 90805, Kuwait. Tel 0096597400407. layla@hsc.edu.kw.
authors: Layla
authors: L
authors: Ali
authors: Amal
authors: A
authors: Abdelsalam
authors: Sara
authors: S
authors: Muddei
authors: Ajit
authors: A
authors: Brindhaban
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001364:Awareness; D002322:Career Mobility; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007730:Kuwait; D008297:Male; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D009683:Nuclear Medicine; D011835:Radiation Protection; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce