Radiation therapists' perspectives on participating in research

Halkett, Georgia; Berg, Melissa; Ebert, Martin A.; Cutt, David; Davis, Michael; Hegney, Desley; House, Michael J.; Judson, Michelle; Kearvell, Rachel; Krawiec, Michele; Lester, Leanne; Maresse, Sharon; McLoone, P.; McKay, Jan

doi:10.1002/jmrs.237

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“…Research suggests that stressors result from poor working conditions: staff shortages, increased workload, interpersonal challenges, unsupported technological advancement and unreasonable demands . However, the most prevalent stressor is dissatisfaction in career progression opportunities . Leaders should explore opportunities for advanced practice, subspecialisation, research, education and relinquishment of non‐core roles .…”

Section: Radiotherapy Leadership Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Employing positive psychology to improve radiation therapy workplace culture

Hunter

Wright

Pearson

2019

J of Medical Radiation Sci

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The Australian radiotherapy profession is challenged by job dissatisfaction, stress, burnout and unfavourable attrition. This paper will use psychological models to discuss the confluence of job demands, resources and personal characteristics that contribute to these challenges. Factors contributing to burnout and attrition amongst Australian Radiation Therapists will be explored, and a number of leadership strategies will be introduced to improve workplace culture. These strategies – aligned with positive psychology – seek to address staff engagement, emotional needs, and job stressors.

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Section: Radiotherapy Leadership Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the most prevalent stressor is dissatisfaction in career progression opportunities . Leaders should explore opportunities for advanced practice, subspecialisation, research, education and relinquishment of non‐core roles . This may consider job redesign, greater flexibility and leadership transparency …”

Section: Radiotherapy Leadership Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Employing positive psychology to improve radiation therapy workplace culture

Hunter

Wright

Pearson

2019

J of Medical Radiation Sci

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“…Only four LMIC were identified amongst the top 25 countries, and none of these were located in the Caribbean or Central America. Other studies have also suggested that medical physicists and radiation therapists are more likely to stay in their profession if they were involved in research [ 26 , 27 ]. For the studied region, retention of staff can be a concern.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Radiotherapy in the Caribbean: a spotlight on the human resource and equipment challenges among CARICOM nations

Alleyne-Mike¹,

Sylvester²,

Henderson-Suite³

et al. 2020

Hum Resour Health

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Background There is limited data on access to radiotherapy services for CARICOM nations. Methods This was a descriptive mixed-methods observational study which used data collected via survey from staff working in Radiation Oncology in 14 CARICOM countries. Benchmark recommendations from the International Atomic Energy Agency were compared to existing numbers. The Directory of Radiotherapy Centers, World Bank, and Global Cancer Observatory databases were all accessed to provide information on radiotherapy machines in the region, population statistics, and cancer incidence data respectively. Both population and cancer incidence-based analyses were undertaken to facilitate an exhaustive review. Results Radiotherapy machines were present in only 50% of the countries. Brachytherapy services were performed in only six countries (42.9%). There were a total of 15 external beam machines, 22 radiation oncologists, 22 medical physicists, and 60 radiation therapists across all nations. Utilizing patient-based data, the requirement for machines, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists was 40, 66, 44, and 106, respectively. Only four (28.6%) countries had sufficient radiation oncologists. Five (35.7%) countries had enough medical physicists and radiation therapists. Utilizing population-based data, the necessary number of machines, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists was 105, 186, and 96 respectively. Only one county (7.1%) had an adequate number of radiation oncologists. The number of medical physicists was sufficient in just three countries (21.4%). There were no International Atomic Energy Agency population guidelines for assessing radiation therapists. A lower economic index was associated with a larger patient/population to machine ratio. Consequentially, Haiti had the most significant challenge with staffing and equipment requirements, when compared to all other countries, regardless of the evaluative criteria. Depending on the mode of assessment, Haiti’s individual needs accounted for 37.5% (patient-based) to 59.0% (population-based) of required machines, 40.1% (patient-based) to 59.7% (population-based) of needed radiation oncologists, 38.6% (patient-based) to 58.3% (population-based) of medical physicists, and 42.5% (patient-based) of radiation therapists. Conclusion There are severe deficiencies in radiotherapy services among CARICOM nations. Regardless of the method of comparative analysis, the current allocation of equipment and staffing scarcely meets 50% of regional requirements.

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“…Patient care was seen as an important research area in both diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. 12,33,35,36,45 Palliative care was also seen as an important topic in radiation therapy. 45 There were also research interests in psychosocial support, 41,44 patient communication 41,44 and patient education.…”

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Phenomena of radiography science - A scoping review

2021

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Introduction:The purpose of the study is to clarify the domain of radiography science. The main goal of science is building knowledge and developing ideas and theories that explain, predict, understand or interpret the phenomena investigated. Each discipline has its own perspective to view and study the phenomena of interest. The disciplinary perspective enables researchers in radiography science to reason and conceptualize phenomena, but it can also restrict them. The aim of this review was to investigate phenomena that are at the core of the discipline of radiography science. Methods: This study used a scoping review as the method. A systematic search was carried out in the databases: Science Direct, Pubmed, Cinahl, and Scopus. The selection of articles was conducted by predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria for the title, abstract and full text. After the exclusion process, fourteen articles were selected for a final review. The articles were analyzed with inductive content analysis. Results: From the articles, 117 research interests were identified; these were merged into 17 categories and further into six main categories. The main categories represent the phenomena radiography science investigates. The phenomena are: the radiographers' profession, clinical practices in diagnostic and therapeutic patient pathways, safe and high quality use of radiation, radiographic technology, discipline, management and leadership of radiography professionals Conclusions: Radiography science has a conceptual structure of its own that needs more investigation. Radiography science researches distinctive phenomena and specialized knowledge, common to researchers from different traditions and subspecialties thus justifying its existence. Implications for practice: Investigating the core phenomena of interest in radiography science can support researchers in the field to focus their research and to develop the concepts of radiography.

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Radiation therapists' perspectives on participating in research

Cited by 19 publications

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Employing positive psychology to improve radiation therapy workplace culture

Employing positive psychology to improve radiation therapy workplace culture

Radiotherapy in the Caribbean: a spotlight on the human resource and equipment challenges among CARICOM nations

Phenomena of radiography science - A scoping review

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