Developing radiographer roles in the context of advanced and consultant practice

Field, Lisa; Snaith, Beverly

doi:10.1002/jmrs.2

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“…The skill‐mix model from the UK has been viewed widely as a catalyst for AP in many countries . Most UK developments occurred due to the growth in imaging services, shortage of Radiologists, the need for radiographer career progression and the desire to have an efficient patient pathway . Similarly, in Canada advanced practice RT roles have been implemented to free up radiation oncologists' time.…”

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“…The undergraduate education and training of radiation therapists (RTs) differs between the UK and New Zealand (NZ), so skill levels do not always translate. Therefore, it is important that the RT profession identifies the clinical and education needs for AP based on their own population and health economy . This would take into account service requirements and needs for RT advanced practice, as well as the views of radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, medical physicists and other core professionals groups.…”

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Establishing radiation therapy advanced practice in New Zealand

Coleman

Jasperse

Herst

et al. 2014

J of Medical Radiation Sci

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Introduction: Advanced practice (AP) is of increasing interest to many radiation therapists (RTs) both nationally and internationally. In New Zealand, initial research (2005–2008) showed strong support for the development of an AP role for medical radiation technologists (MRTs). Here, we report on a nationwide survey in which RTs validated and prioritised nine AP profiles for future development.Methods: All registered RTs in New Zealand (n = 260) were invited to take part in a survey in December 2011; 73 of whom returned a complete response.Results: RTs supported the implementation of AP roles in New Zealand and the requirement of a Master's degree qualification to underpin clinical knowledge. Most RTs endorsed the criteria attributed to each of the nine proposed AP profiles. The study identified that activities may qualify as either advanced practice or standard practice depending on the department. All participants agreed that an advanced practitioner should be a leader in the field, able to initiate and facilitate future developments within as well as outside this specific role. Acceptance of the AP roles by RTs and other health professionals as well as the availability of resources for successful implementation, were concerns expressed by some RTs.Conclusion: The authors recommend (1) the development of one scope of practice titled ‘advanced practitioner’ with generic and specialist criteria for each profile as the future career pathway, (2) promotion and support for the AP pathway by the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology and the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board.

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Establishing radiation therapy advanced practice in New Zealand

Coleman

Jasperse

Herst

et al. 2014

J of Medical Radiation Sci

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“…Benefits have been claimed in terms of reduced patient waiting times, freeing up of radiologists for other duties, cost-effectiveness, and greater potential for recruitment and retention with higher levels of job satisfaction for radiographers (62)(63)(64). It has also been suggested that radiographers who find no abnormalities, or straightforward abnormalities, such as gallstones or renal cysts, will be able to issue their own reports (64).…”

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Standardized ultrasonography with cine-loop documentation : diagnostic variability in liver and kidney examinations

Stenman¹

2016

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“…In countries like Sweden there is a formal Bachelor of Science degree in diagnostic radiology for nurses (Lundén, Lundgren & Lepp, 2012). In some countries bone densitometry is physically and organizationally not included under the umbrella of imaging services and is often run autonomously by nurse practitioners, with varying degrees of radiographer involvement (Field & Snaith, 2013). In South Africa no formal radiology nursing programs are currently offered.…”

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“So You Are Running Between”—A Qualitative Study of Nurses' Involvement With Diagnostic Imaging in South Africa

Makanjee¹,

Bergh²,

Hoffmann³

2014

Journal of Radiology Nursing

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ABSTRACT:Nurses caring for patients in radiology departments is a relatively recent phenomenon. Only a few fragmented studies appear in the literature on the interprofessional nursing domain in these departments. This paper attempts to give a more holistic picture of nurses" experiences of patient care related to diagnostic imaging and interprofessional interactions and relations with radiographers and radiologists. Focus groups were held, among others, with nurses at a district hospital and an adjacent academic hospital in South Africa. Participants were questioned about their experiences regarding referrals for diagnostic imaging, their professional roles, views on the roles of other professions, multidisciplinary interaction and radiation awareness. Three main themes emerged. (1) Patient care and communication include the sub-themes of "being there" for patients and communicating with them. (2) Scope of professional practice is divided into activities around the request form, preparation for diagnostic imaging and further education needs. (3) Interprofessional interactions relate to hierarchical-and power relations and interprofessional communication and conflict. The study illustrates the collaborative and mediating roles of nurses at various points in the health system, from referral of patients for diagnostic imaging investigations up to discharge from the healthcare facility. More studies are needed on 2 interprofessional relations between radiographers, radiologists and nurses and nurses" ability to make appropriate judgments with regard to the completion and interpretation of request forms and preparing patients for specialized investigations.

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Developing radiographer roles in the context of advanced and consultant practice

Cited by 50 publications

References 11 publications

Establishing radiation therapy advanced practice in New Zealand

Establishing radiation therapy advanced practice in New Zealand

Standardized ultrasonography with cine-loop documentation : diagnostic variability in liver and kidney examinations

“So You Are Running Between”—A Qualitative Study of Nurses' Involvement With Diagnostic Imaging in South Africa

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