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Implementing Radiographic CT Head Reporting: The Experiences of Students and Managers

Clarke, R.
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Allen, D.
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Arnold, Paul M.
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2014
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Service development, Radiologists, Advanced practice, Continuous professional development, Radiographers
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In the face of growing demand in radiology, skill mix initiatives have sought to improve and expand service provision. Within the UK radiographer reporting is now widespread, although the growth in computerised tomography (CT) head reporting has not been as rapid as anticipated. The literature in this area is limited, but case studies have highlighted the successful implementation of this training through new radiographer roles in practice. Method A cross-sectional survey was developed to elicit information from radiographers and managers on their experiences before, during and after post-graduate training in CT head reporting. Results Seventy one responses were received comprising 48 past students (n = 48/111; 43.2%) and 23 service managers (n = 23/67; 34.3%). Key factors for the development were personal continual professional development for students and departmental need for managers. Challenges during training included a lack of study time due to staff shortages and access to radiologist mentors. Only 48.8% of students responding have gone on to use the new skills in practice cited reasons include staff shortages, resistance from radiologists and increase in radiological staffing. Conclusions This qualitative study has demonstrated that those trusts who have implemented CT head reporting have evidenced perceptible benefits for both the department and individuals. Those radiographers who are successfully reporting have shown themselves to be highly motivated and persistent in their development.
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Clarke R, Allen D, Arnold PM et al (2014) Implementing Radiographic CT Head Reporting: The Experiences of Students and Managers. Radiography. 20(2): 117-120.
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2013.12.008
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