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dc.contributor.authorLancaster, A.*
dc.contributor.authorHardy, Maryann L.*
dc.date.accessioned2015-01-06T14:52:06Z
dc.date.available2015-01-06T14:52:06Z
dc.date.issued2012-05
dc.identifier.citationLancaster A and Hardy ML (2012) An investigation into the opportunities and barriers to participation in a radiographer comment scheme, in a multi-centre NHS trust. Radiography. 18(2): 105-108.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10454/6955
dc.descriptionNo
dc.description.abstractDespite the United Kingdom College of Radiographers aspiration that first line reporting or commenting by radiographers be normal practice, radiographers have not as yet embraced these opportunities in clinical practice and the number of radiographer commenting (initial reporting) schemes in operation is currently limited. This study explores radiographer opinion with regard to commenting with the aim of establishing the perceived opportunities and barriers to operating a commenting scheme with respect to trauma radiography. Method A survey of 79 radiographers working within a single multi-centre Trust in the north of England was undertaken using a questionnaire. Attitudinal statements were used to elicit information on perceived opportunities and barriers to the implementation of radiographer commenting. Results Fifty three questionnaires were returned within the specified time frame (n-53/79; 67.1%). A number of barriers to implementing a commenting scheme were identified including time, technology, anatomical confidence and training. Opportunities included improving professional profile and increased professional contribution to decision making within the patient pathway. No correlation was demonstrated between respondent demographic and responses suggesting that opinions expressed were not influenced by hospital site, radiographer grade or years experience. Conclusion Radiographers generally had a positive attitude towards the implementation of radiographer commenting and felt that their operation was both beneficial to patient care and the professional profile of radiographers. However, a number of barriers were identified and while concerns regarding training may be increasingly addressed by the Department of Health’s e-learning image interpretation package, the impact of changes in technology and subsequent service operation have not yet been fully evaluated.
dc.language.isoenen
dc.subjectBarriers
dc.subjectOpportunities
dc.subjectRadiographer comment
dc.subjectAttitudes
dc.titleAn investigation into the opportunities and barriers to participation in a radiographer comment scheme, in a multi-centre NHS trust
dc.status.refereedYes
dc.date.application2011-09-11
dc.typeArticle
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dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2011.08.003
dc.openaccess.statusclosedAccess


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