Castillo Joseph, Caruana Carmel J
Medical Imaging Department, Mater Dei Hospital, Malta.
Biomedical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, Malta.
J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2014 Mar;45(1):37-46. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2013.09.003. Epub 2013 Nov 13.
The Council for the Professions Complementary to Medicine in Malta recently published a draft document regarding the introduction of mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) for radiographers. This study explored the attitudes and motivators of Maltese radiographers prior to the implementation of mandatory CPD in order to provide the necessary information required by management to develop CPD successfully. Concept maps are used as part of a methodology to analyse qualitative data.
All radiographers working in the National Health Service were invited to complete an anonymous web-based questionnaire.
The study showed that participants generally had a positive attitude towards CPD but were concerned about the mandatory aspect. The participants were mostly motivated by increasing professional knowledge, updating existing qualifications, and enhancing the status of the profession as a whole. Radiographers identified several difficulties with respect to CPD participation, such as lack of funding, lack of management support, and not enough local CPD opportunities. CPD participation was also negatively influenced by family commitments.
The study showed that the majority of radiographers were self-motivated to engage in CPD activities, but there were some concerns. Based on these results, the authors suggest recommendations for allaying apprehension and producing the necessary conditions for a successful mandatory CPD scheme.
马耳他补充医学专业委员会最近发布了一份关于为放射技师引入强制性持续专业发展（CPD）的文件草案。本研究探讨了在强制性CPD实施之前马耳他放射技师的态度和动机，以便为管理层成功开展CPD提供所需的必要信息。概念图被用作分析定性数据方法的一部分。
邀请所有在国家医疗服务体系工作的放射技师完成一份基于网络的匿名问卷。
研究表明，参与者总体上对CPD持积极态度，但对强制性方面表示担忧。参与者的主要动机是增加专业知识、更新现有资质以及提升整个行业的地位。放射技师们指出了参与CPD的几个困难，如资金不足、缺乏管理支持以及当地CPD机会不够。家庭事务也对参与CPD产生了负面影响。
研究表明，大多数放射技师有自我动力参与CPD活动，但也存在一些担忧。基于这些结果，作者提出了减轻担忧并为成功实施强制性CPD计划创造必要条件的建议。
