The long and winding road to achieving professional registration for sonographers

Gibbs, Vivien

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2012.11.003

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“…This was in an attempt to try and standardise sonography education nationally which Edwards (2010) claimed was still lacking. Gibbs (2013) concurred with this and argued that there was still a lack of standardisation of sonography education nationally despite the importance of this for patient safety. She stated that, despite calls from the Chief Medical Officer in 1984, for adequate standards to be set for training,'there is still no overarching education and training framework available for all individuals wanting to undertake ultrasound examinations'.…”

Section: Education Historical Contextmentioning

confidence: 91%

“…In the 1940's it was claimed ultrasound was a 'cure all' and was used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions such as eczema, arthritis, angina and urinary incontinence (Woo, n.d.). The first diagnostic use was published in 1942 by Dr Dussik, (Baker, 2005;Gibbs, 2013;Levi, cited in Northouse, 2015;Newman & Rozycki, 1998) an Austrian neurologist; followed by a paper in the Lancet in the 1958, which was considered to be probably the most important publication on medical diagnostic ultrasound ever published (BMUS, n.d.b). …”

Section: Sonography Historical Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These are used alongside published guidance to define the sonographer competencies (SCoR & RCR, 2012;Thomson, 2009;UKAS, 2008). In addition, to these publications, the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonography Education (CASE) was established in 1993 (Gibbs, 2013) to monitor and approve ultrasound programmes offered by HEIs. This was in an attempt to try and standardise sonography education nationally which Edwards (2010) claimed was still lacking.…”

Section: Education Historical Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The Governments Command Paper of 2011 made it clear they did not wish to allow entry of any new professions into statutory regulation. Instead they encouraged the development of voluntary registers (Gibbs, 2013;Thomson & Paterson, 2014) which some see as a stepping stone to regulation but also a cost cutting exercise (Edwards, 2011;Gibbs, 2013). However, there is no legal obligation to join a voluntary register and they often have limited power to deal with legal or criminal cases (Thomson & Paterson, 2014).…”

Section: Regulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In practice this means that anyone can purchase and use an ultrasound machine as aforementioned (Ashton, 2006). Very often these were used to perform social or souvenir scans for pregnant women which was not advocated (BMUS, n.d.c; Edwards, 2010;Gibbs, 2013;Leung & Pang, 2009) and can lead to disastrous consequences as seen in the safe practice section. Despite this there were increasing numbers of private companies offering such services including 3D and 4D social scanning and fetal sexing, including 'coupon' sites such as 'Groupon' https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/hello-baby-ltd.…”

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The benefits and challenges of employing new sonography graduates: Key stakeholder views

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The impetus for this work was the increasing concern over the national sonographer workforce deficit. Despite this, demand for ultrasound services continued to increase with current educational models only facilitating small numbers of trainees at any given time. At the time of writing this first line investigative modality was nearing crisis and there was an urgent need for different education models and service reconfiguration.Aim: This study explored the perceptions of key stakeholders in relation to employability of a new sonographer graduate after proposed completion of a direct entry, undergraduate programme of study. The aim of the research was to gain a deeper understanding of the current perceptions of key stakeholders related to employing new sonography graduates.Method: Semi structured interviews were used and a total of thirteen participants interviewed. The data collected was analysed using a constructivist Grounded Theory approach and emerging theory tested. The qualitative approach allowed rich and detailed exploration of the participants' perceptions.Findings: An overarching theory emerged related to 'striving for professional identity' with three categories; achieving professionalism, being in control and managing change. Much resistance to change and protection of their own roles emerged as did the lack of clarity for the role, career structure and pay. Some of this was attributable to the historical development of radiography and sonography and associated with maintaining professional boundaries. The findings also suggested that the challenges of employing a new sonographer graduate were much more deeply rooted. It highlighted sonography lacked some of the key requirements for professionalisation and the professional identity and recognition were weak.

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Section: Education Historical Contextmentioning

confidence: 91%

Section: Sonography Historical Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Education Historical Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Regulationmentioning

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Patient understanding of diagnostic ultrasound examinations in an Australian private radiology clinic

Starcevich

Lombardo

Schneider

2020

Australas J Ultrason Med

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Purpose: To determine patient understanding and expectations of ultrasound imaging and its safety, sources of examination information and levels of examination anxiety. Methods: 1070 consecutive patients presenting to a private, regional radiology practice in New South Wales, Australia between 16 th May and 14 th June 2019, were invited to complete a survey while waiting for their non-interventional ultrasound examination. The survey included questions on demographic characteristics, knowledge such as examination risks and safety, ultrasound expectations such as dissemination of results, sources of examination information and levels of participant anxiety. Data were analysed using Kruskal-Wallis tests (SPSS v. 25) to determine statistical associations between participant demographic factors, knowledge, anxiety level and the main source of examination information. Results: A total of 215/1070 (20%) patients voluntarily participated in the study. Most were female (74%, 159/215), with a median (range) age of 55 (18-92) years. Participant's median (range) score of ultrasound imaging knowledge was 3 (0-5) scored out of six and indicated uncertainty regarding the ultrasound procedure, result dissemination and ultrasound safety. Participants with previous personal experience had significantly higher levels of ultrasound imaging knowledge than those whose primary information source was their referring doctor (P = 0.0005) or the internet (P = 0.026). Significantly higher levels of ultrasound examination knowledge were also associated with lower self-reported levels of anxiety (P = 0.002). Conclusion:Participants had incomplete ultrasound examination knowledge, including misconceptions regarding safety and result dissemination, some of which could be clarified by the sonographer at the beginning of the ultrasound examination.

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Analysis of recent Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA) conference abstracts: How many progress to publication?

Pinson

2020

Sonography

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Quality healthcare relies on our practitioners and their health services to provide the optimal standard of care. To support current practice, we need to embed a research culture in all health professions. 1 Undertaking research helps gather the evidence to provide solutions to clinical problems, thus consolidating best practice. The Australian Government has supported this initiative with establishment of research positions in allied health to build and develop a research culture. 1-3 Often underpinned by policy and governance development, 4 healthcare institutions participating in research are more efficient, and have significant impact upon patient outcomes. 5 A requirement of clinical research positions is to establish a research culture and present completed clinical research performed to a wider audience. There is an expectation to demonstrate impact of the research undertaken, 6 and an ethical

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The long and winding road to achieving professional registration for sonographers

Cited by 16 publications

References 19 publications

The benefits and challenges of employing new sonography graduates: Key stakeholder views

The benefits and challenges of employing new sonography graduates: Key stakeholder views

Patient understanding of diagnostic ultrasound examinations in an Australian private radiology clinic

Analysis of recent Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA) conference abstracts: How many progress to publication?

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