Lowes S, Bydder M, Sinnatamby R
Department of Radiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, UK.
Department of Radiology, Nightingale Centre & Genesis Prevention Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Clin Radiol. 2017 Nov;72(11):991.e1-991.e13. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2017.06.013. Epub 2017 Jul 15.
To investigate UK radiology trainees' perceptions of breast radiology and the factors that influenced their decision whether or not to choose breast radiology as an area of special interest.
MATERIALS & METHODS: An online survey was compiled and distributed to all UK specialty trainees in clinical radiology via the Royal College of Radiologists Junior Radiologists' Forum (JRF) regional representatives.
There were 275 respondents, representing 22% of all UK radiology trainees. Responses were received from all regions. A significant factor identified in influencing whether or not trainees decide to pursue advanced training in breast radiology is the timing and quality of their initial core training experience. Specific positive aspects of breast radiology that were repeatedly identified included the high level of patient contact and frequent use of interventional procedures. Recurring negative aspects of breast radiology included isolation from general radiology and finding the subject matter boring.
Breast radiology faces a significant workforce shortfall that is predicted to worsen in the coming years. There has never been a greater need to recruit specialty trainees into this field, and action is urgently needed to help ensure the sustainability of breast services and drive further improvements to patient care. The findings from this survey should be regarded as a challenge to all breast radiologists to engage with trainees from an early stage in their training and to enthuse them with the many positive aspects of a career in breast radiology.
调查英国放射科住院医师对乳腺放射学的看法，以及影响他们决定是否选择乳腺放射学作为特别感兴趣领域的因素。
通过英国皇家放射科医师学院初级放射科医师论坛（JRF）的地区代表，编制并向所有英国临床放射学专科住院医师发放了一份在线调查问卷。
共有275名受访者，占英国所有放射科住院医师的22%。所有地区均有回复。影响住院医师是否决定接受乳腺放射学高级培训的一个重要因素是他们初始核心培训经历的时间和质量。反复提及的乳腺放射学的具体积极方面包括与患者的高度接触以及频繁使用介入程序。乳腺放射学反复出现的消极方面包括与普通放射学脱节以及觉得该主题枯燥乏味。
乳腺放射学面临着严重的劳动力短缺，预计未来几年情况会恶化。从未像现在这样迫切需要招募专科住院医师进入该领域，迫切需要采取行动以确保乳腺服务的可持续性，并推动患者护理的进一步改善。本次调查结果应被视为对所有乳腺放射科医师的挑战，要求他们在住院医师培训的早期阶段就与他们接触，并让他们对乳腺放射学职业生涯的诸多积极方面充满热情。
