Estall H, Mitchell M
Imaging Department, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Infirmary Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, UK.
School of Allied and Public Health Professions, Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, UK.
Radiography (Lond). 2021 May;27(2):568-573. doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2020.11.017. Epub 2020 Dec 16.
The aim of this study was to determine a baseline assessment of the national picture of MRI reporting radiographers within the United Kingdom.
A questionnaire was utilised using both open and closed questions, the twenty questions were based on four main themes of those in training, those trained, those no longer reporting and post qualification sign off and expectations. The questionnaire was sent out to multiple special interest and MRI specific groups.
Responses were received from 46 trusts (n = 46) between September 2019 and May 2020. The majority of respondents were from English Trusts (n = 40/46). 31 radiographers from 21 different trusts were training in MRI reporting with the majority of those training to report thoraco-lumbar spines and knees. 80 radiographers from 38 trusts had completed training with 77 of those being trained at one south of England University. 57 radiographers from 35 trusts were in practice with the majority of these reporting thoraco-lumbar spines and knees.
This survey provides an insight into the current status of MRI reporting radiographers in the UK. Although courses have been available since 2003, numbers are still low and there are significant geographical and working practice variations. Defined standards of practice and the implementation of a central register would benefit both those in practice and those looking to implement a MRI reporting radiographer service.
This study gives some baseline evidence of the number and scope of practice of MRI reporting radiographers in the UK.
本研究的目的是确定英国MRI报告放射技师全国情况的基线评估。
采用了一份包含开放式和封闭式问题的问卷，这20个问题基于培训人员、已培训人员、不再进行报告的人员以及资格后签署和期望这四个主要主题。问卷被发送给多个特殊兴趣小组和MRI特定小组。
在2019年9月至2020年5月期间收到了来自46个信托机构（n = 46）的回复。大多数受访者来自英格兰的信托机构（n = 40/46）。来自21个不同信托机构的31名放射技师正在接受MRI报告培训，其中大多数人培训报告胸腰椎和膝盖。来自38个信托机构的80名放射技师已完成培训，其中77人在英格兰南部的一所大学接受培训。来自35个信托机构的57名放射技师正在执业，其中大多数人报告胸腰椎和膝盖。
这项调查提供了对英国MRI报告放射技师现状的洞察。尽管自2003年以来就有相关课程，但人数仍然很少，并且存在显著的地理和工作实践差异。明确的实践标准和中央登记册的实施将使执业人员和希望实施MRI报告放射技师服务的人员都受益。
本研究给出了英国MRI报告放射技师数量和实践范围的一些基线证据。
