Schwartz Lisa, Cymrot Cliff
Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, George Washington University, 44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA. Tel 571-553-0137.
J Allied Health. 2021 Winter;50(4):284-291.
The purpose of this research study was to explore: (1) the factors that influence career choice among medical laboratory science (MLS) students and recent graduates, and (2) the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on these factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a modified version of the Health Care Choice instrument to include questions regarding COVID-19. Seventy-two students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate-level MLS programs at a single mid-Atlantic university completed the survey. Statistical analyses were performed to identify relationships between factors that influence career choice and particular demographic factors, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on these factors. Personal interests and nature of the work were the influencing factors rated highest, followed by job prospects. Prior healthcare exposure, self-efficacy, and social influences were rated lower. There were few significant differences based on demographic factors. Participants reported being personally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but for most it did not change their career choice. Recruitment strategies should focus on the impact that medical laboratory sciences professionals have on people's lives and the highly skilled, hands-on nature of the work, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
（1）影响医学检验科学（MLS）专业学生和应届毕业生职业选择的因素，以及（2）新冠疫情对这些因素的影响。采用修改后的《医疗保健选择》工具进行横断面研究，纳入了与新冠疫情相关的问题。一所位于大西洋中部的大学中，72名本科和研究生层次MLS专业的学生完成了调查。进行统计分析以确定影响职业选择的因素与特定人口统计学因素之间的关系，以及新冠疫情对这些因素的影响。个人兴趣和工作性质被评为影响最大的因素，其次是工作前景。先前的医疗保健接触、自我效能感和社会影响的评分较低。基于人口统计学因素的显著差异很少。参与者报告称个人受到了新冠疫情的影响，但对大多数人来说，这并没有改变他们的职业选择。招聘策略应侧重于医学检验科学专业人员对人们生活的影响以及工作的高技能、实践性强的性质，尤其是在新冠疫情期间及之后。
