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Radiographers in ultrasound: Motivation and role expansion. A survey of European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS)
| العنوان: | Radiographers in ultrasound: Motivation and role expansion. A survey of European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS) |
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| المؤلفون: | Harrison, G., Martins Dos Santos, R., Kraus, B., Pedersen, M. R. V. |
| بيانات النشر: | Elsevier BV |
| سنة النشر: | 2021 |
| المجموعة: | City University London: City Research Online |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | RC Internal medicine |
| الوصف: | INTRODUCTION: Variability in non-medical ultrasound practice across Europe has been highlighted in studies. Meanwhile, advanced practice in radiography has undergone rapid development in the United Kingdom (UK). This survey aimed to review results relating to extended role and advanced practice skills, motivation and job satisfaction from a wider survey of radiographers undertaking ultrasound examinations across the European Federation of Radiographer Societies' (EFRS) community. METHODS: Following a pilot study, a SurveyMonkey™ on-line questionnaire was disseminated to EFRS member societies to share with their members, and via social media platforms. Quantitative questions for this article related to extended and advanced practice skills, communication of results, job satisfaction, motivation and career development. Theme analysis was used to assess qualitative feedback concerning priorities for future developments within the ultrasound role. RESULTS: There were 561 responses, mainly from the UK, Ireland and Spain (81%). The majority (83.4%) of UK sonographers communicate findings to patients, compared with 27.1% in other EFRS countries. More engage with teaching (UK = 90.1%, non-UK 72.9%) compared with activities in the other advanced practice domains. The lowest involvement was the research domain, with only 33% actively involved in research. Radiographers were motivated to undertake ultrasound to develop their knowledge and skills and assume more responsibility. CONCLUSION: Wide variations in ultrasound practice were seen across respondent countries. Generally, radiographers are happy with their ultrasound roles, although priorities include legislation for the sonographer role, remuneration, respect or support from medical colleagues, high quality education and role progression opportunities. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The findings provide a better understanding of radiographer views which can assist radiographer societies and local teams to develop strategies to enhance advanced practice skills development ... |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article in journal/newspaper |
| وصف الملف: | text |
| اللغة: | English |
| Relation: | https://openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/27191/1/PIIS1078817421000833%281%29.pdf; Harrison, G. https://openaccess.city.ac.uk/view/creators_id/g=2Eharrison.html orcid:0000-0003-2795-8190 orcid:0000-0003-2795-8190 , Martins Dos Santos, R., Kraus, B. Pedersen, M. R. V.view all authorsEPJS_limit_names_shown_load( 'creators_name_27191_et_al', 'creators_name_27191_rest' ); (2021). Radiographers in ultrasound: Motivation and role expansion. A survey of European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS). Radiography, 27(4), pp. 1185-1191. doi:10.1016/j.radi.2021.07.003 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2021.07.003 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.radi.2021.07.003 |
| الاتاحة: | https://openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/27191/ https://openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/27191/1/PIIS1078817421000833%281%29.pdf https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2021.07.003 |
| Rights: | cc_by_4 |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsbas.E5CE3C4F |
| قاعدة البيانات: | BASE |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.radi.2021.07.003 |
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