Inspiring radiographers to engage in research

Hogg, Peter; Alrehily, F.; Reis, Cláudia Sà dos; Buissink, C.; Erenstein, H.; Voet, Michiel

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2020.04.006

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“…Also important to bear in mind is that colleagues' support is not limited to one's workplace, and therefore national and international networking in research and getting support from fellow researchers is an acknowledged cornerstone of research. 52 Collaboration is crucial for the development of radiography research (Fig. 1:P and, 1:U), in cooperation with colleagues at universities as well, which may also strengthen a supportive environment and help translate research findings into EBP.…”

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Facilitators for and barriers to radiography research in public healthcare in Nordic countries

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Introduction: It has been suggested that the future of diagnostic imaging relies on engagement in research and evidence-based practice. This implies a role transition from a clinical radiographer to a clinical radiographer-researcher. Clinical radiographers' stimuli for engaging in research in Nordic countries are unknown. This study aimed to address this gap. Methods: Cross-sectional data collection via an online questionnaire on facilitators for and barriers to participation in radiography research was carried out among 507 clinical radiographers in public healthcare in the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Results: Support from colleagues (odds ratio [OR] 2.62) and other professionals (OR 2.74), and selfesteem in research skills (OR 2.21), were facilitators for radiography research. Lack of knowledge and skills to conduct research (OR 2.48) was revealed to hinder radiographers' participation in research. The absence of a radiography research culture in the workplace explained non-participation in research (OR 1.75). Conclusion:This study revealed significant factors for clinical radiographers' participation in research. Implications for practice: A strategy for establishing a radiography research culture in healthcare is proposed that is novel for the context. Management support for knowledge development and activity leading to inter-professional research projects across knowledge fields, provision of a radiography research lead and acknowledgement of radiography research among colleagues signify the establishment of the culture. These prerequisites might provide a paradigm change towards not only the symbiosis of a clinical radiographer and an autonomous researcher but also a partner who adds radiography research to evidence-based practice in diagnostic imaging.

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Facilitators for and barriers to radiography research in public healthcare in Nordic countries

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“…11 Engaging radiographers in radiography research and advancing radiographer-led research is crucial to develop the profession's evidence base and to adopt new clinical practices. 18,19 To the best of our knowledge, this was the first study concurrently conducted in four Nordic countries to ascertain radiographers' opinions about radiography research and involvement in research activities. A low level of research involvement (33%) was observed amongst radiographers after their graduation from radiography education, which, however, seems higher than corresponding percentages (14%e27%) in national studies.…”

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“…5,10,11 Engaging radiographers in research may influence their perceptions of the value of research evidence and help them embrace EBP within their professional domain. 2,18,19 Radiographers' attitudes and behaviour in the context of research in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) is unknown due to limited number of empirical studies. This study aimed to address this gap by ascertaining radiographers' opinions about radiography research and investigating their involvement in research activities.…”

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Radiographers' involvement in research activities and opinions on radiography research: A Nordic survey

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Introduction: Radiographers' engagement in research is important for the development of evidencebased practice in radiography; however, radiographers' interest in research has rarely been reported. This study sought to ascertain radiographers' opinions about radiography research and investigate their involvement in research activities in four Nordic countries. Methods: This study was conducted in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. A study-specific questionnaire was developed in English and adapted to each language of the study sample, and the content and face validity of the adaptations were evaluated. An online tool was used to collect the study data. The questionnaire link was distributed in September 2019 to radiographers working in clinical settings in four Nordic countries (n ¼ 4572). Results: The overall response rate was 14% (n ¼ 662/4572). Research involvement was reported by 33% of the respondents; data collection was the main type of contribution. Radiographers who contributed to research were more likely to be male, have longer work experience, hold a master's or doctoral degree, work as managers and be employed in university hospitals. Nearly all agreed that radiography research is needed to promote the radiography profession and provide the evidence base for radiographic practice. However, only 14% were aware of the current research evidence regarding their professional field of specialisation, and 19% indicated that they developed current practices based on research evidence. Conclusion: The findings indicate that, although radiographers had positive attitudes towards radiography research, their involvement in research and utilisation of research evidence in practice is low. Implications for practice: Strategies should be developed to improve knowledge and skills related to evidence-based practice and stimulate radiographers' engagement in research.

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“…[3] Medical Imaging Technologist and Radiation Therapist in Australia, or Radiologic Technologist in United States of America making harder to be identify as a profession. Recognition requires to build up the necessary research capacity, to facilitate the continuous development of specific knowledge and the understanding of the associated clinical implications that, combined with clinical expertise, can lead to evidence-based practice ensuring the quality of the provided healthcare services [4][5][6] .…”

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A personal journey to build leadership skills through collaboration to support radiography research and evidence-based practice

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Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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Inspiring radiographers to engage in research

Cited by 8 publications

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Facilitators for and barriers to radiography research in public healthcare in Nordic countries

Facilitators for and barriers to radiography research in public healthcare in Nordic countries

Radiographers' involvement in research activities and opinions on radiography research: A Nordic survey

A personal journey to build leadership skills through collaboration to support radiography research and evidence-based practice

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