Aims and objectives
Some studies suggest that,
in their daily practice,
there is a minimal percentage of Radiographers who carry out scientific research.
The Portuguese legislation related to the radiographer professional career and the code of ethics cover topics related to the conduct of scientific research,
which means that it is the duty and responsibility of the Radiographers to develop and participate in scientific research projects (Commission Education and Science,
2010).
Research is a key component of evidence-based medical imaging and good knowledge and attitude towards research is...
Methods and materials
A cross-sectional,
non-experimental research design was adopted,
using a self-applied questionnaire and assigned to 115 radiographers from public and private imaging departments in order to verify important barriers and attitudes regarding research in clinical practice.
The questionnaire includes 5 main sections with a total of 43 items,
according to the following:
Section 1: sociodemographic data (7 items);
Section 2: questions related to scientific research in the radiographer profession (13 items in a 5-point likert scale);
Section 3: questions related to the Radiographers involvement and experience...
Results
72,2% of radiographers had training regarding scientific research.
Of these,
90,4% had the training during the accomplishment of its academic degree,
including through Project or dissertation (68.7%),
Examinations or work papers (18.1%),
Guidance or supervision (6%),
lectures or workshops (6%) and on-line learning (1,2%).
Currently,
most radiographers (78,3%) are not involved in research activities,
but 80% presented interest in this field (Fig. 1).
Regarding the ability and skills of each radiographer to investigate/research (Fig. 2),
46.1% classify their capacity as “Acceptable” and 30.4% self-rated with...
Conclusion
The data suggest positive attitudes among radiographers.
Senior radiographers consider that developing or participating in research activities is part of their professional activities (47%),
which aids professional and personal development and there is availability to develop research projects.
In the same line of thought,
the studies of Choo & Pung (2017) and Vikestad et al (2017),
demonstrate that scientific research contributes to radiographers professional development and only brings benefits in being involved.
However,
some barriers to participation were identified and institutional support and provision of...
Personal information
Inês Conceição (BSc),
Collaborator in the Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Department,
Health School - University of Algarve,
Portugal.
Radiographer in Hospital Particular do Algarve - Faro,
Portugal.
António Abrantes (PhD),
Professor in the Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Department,
Health School - University of Algarve,
Portugal.
Researcher in CICS.NOVA.UÉvora (Interdisciplinary Centre of Social Sciences – Évora Centre) and Member of Studies Center in Healthcare (CES-ESSUALG).
E-mail:
[email protected]
Luís Ribeiro (PhD),
Professor in the Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Department,
Health School - University of Algarve,
Portugal.
Researcher...
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