Exploring the implementation of evidence-based optimisation strategies: A qualitative study of the experience of diagnostic radiographers

Radiographic technique modification and evidence‐based practice: A qualitative study

“…2,4 The uptake of evidence-based practice differs across the range of allied health professions. 5 The main barriers to its use are a lack of time, the skills to implement evidencebased practice and insufficient published evidence. 4,5 In an attempt to overcome these barriers, most health professions now include a research methods subject in their curricula.…”

“…18 When choosing an imaging technique, radiographers are guided by their tertiary training and clinical experience, as opposed to research-based evidence. 5,20,21 Technique choices include positioning of the patient, imaging equipment such as grids, collimation, filters and exposure parameters. These choices fall under the 'clinical experience' component of evidence-based practice; the extent to which these choices incorporate 'research-based evidence' is uncertain.…”

Teaching evidence-based practice: Case study of an integrated assessment task for diagnostic radiography students

“…In a qualitative study, radiographers working in the United Kingdom were interviewed about the role of EBP in their clinical practice. 17 The study concluded that radiographers did not engage with literature or seek to implement optimisation strategies into their clinical practice. Potential barriers to EBP in the clinical environment were also identified, and it was suggested that in order to address lack of support from superiors and resources to engage with EBP in the clinical environment, radiographers require improved access to resources and empowerment.…”

“…Potential barriers to EBP in the clinical environment were also identified, and it was suggested that in order to address lack of support from superiors and resources to engage with EBP in the clinical environment, radiographers require improved access to resources and empowerment. 17 An understanding of research skills is key to diagnostic radiographers adopting EBP, [18] and new DR graduates will play a role influencing the implementation of evidence into clinical practice [19,20] . As EBP is not yet considered routine practice, [17] more leaders will need to emerge in the profession, and join the growing number of radiographers in a position to influence EBP.…”

“…17 An understanding of research skills is key to diagnostic radiographers adopting EBP, [18] and new DR graduates will play a role influencing the implementation of evidence into clinical practice [19,20] . As EBP is not yet considered routine practice, [17] more leaders will need to emerge in the profession, and join the growing number of radiographers in a position to influence EBP. Radiographers must demonstrate leadership, courage and creativity, combined with knowledge on where and how to find evidence, experience in appraising and applying evidence, while ensuring an appropriate environment to implement changes.…”