Research and Innovation Unit of Radiology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
Department of Radiology, Kolding Hospital- Part of Lillebaelt Hospital, Kolding, Denmark; Department of Radiology, Vejle Hospital - Part of Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark.
Radiography (Lond). 2024 May;30(3):731-736. doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2024.02.018. Epub 2024 Feb 29.
Radiographer-led reporting originated in the United Kingdom as a strategy to reduce reporting backlog and time taken to report images. The effectiveness of reporting radiographers has been demonstrated, but their motivational factors have not been thoroughly explored. This survey aims to understand the incentives for radiographers to pursue postgraduate education in reporting radiography across Europe.
An online survey was conducted, collecting data across a range of topics such as demographic information, professional role, and job satisfaction. Questions assessing the influence of motivational factors on the decision to become a reporting radiographer are presented in this study. Descriptive statistics characterized the respondents' demographics. The motivational aspects were analysed quantitatively by regression analyses. Thematic analyses were performed for the free text responses on motivational aspects.
239 respondents from the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, Ireland, and Malta completed the survey's motivation section. Increased knowledge and new challenges were the most motivating factors for becoming a reporting radiographer, while less exposure to radiation and less patient contact were the least motivating factors. Job satisfaction was a significant motivator. Gender significantly correlated with the importance of social connections for female reporting radiographers. A cross-country comparison showed that title and position and job security were more important for reporting radiographers from the UK.
Taking in consideration that a sample of 239 is not generalisable for the role, this survey does provides insights into the motivation behind being a reporting radiographer in Europe. Factors such as increased knowledge, new challenges, and job satisfaction play significant roles. Hindrances experienced by reporting radiographers included lack of time, support, and standards, while aspirations for further professional development were expressed.
A thorough understanding of the motivation behind pursuing postgraduate studies in reporting radiography is a valuable tool for managers, aiding in fostering a positive work environment and attracting/keeping qualified personnel. The findings of this study can be employed in the development of strategies to support and enhance the practice of reporting radiographers.
放射技师主导的报告起源于英国，是一种旨在减少报告积压和报告图像所需时间的策略。报告放射技师的有效性已经得到证实，但他们的激励因素尚未得到充分探索。这项调查旨在了解欧洲放射技师在报告放射学方面攻读研究生的激励因素。
进行了在线调查，收集了一系列主题的数据，如人口统计学信息、专业角色和工作满意度。本研究提出了评估激励因素对成为报告放射技师决策影响的问题。描述性统计数据描述了受访者的人口统计学特征。通过回归分析对激励因素进行了定量分析。对激励因素的自由文本回复进行了主题分析。
来自英国、丹麦、挪威、瑞典、荷兰、爱尔兰和马耳他的 239 名受访者完成了调查的动机部分。增加知识和新挑战是成为报告放射技师的最主要激励因素，而较少接触辐射和较少接触患者则是最不重要的激励因素。工作满意度是一个重要的激励因素。性别与女性报告放射技师社会联系的重要性显著相关。跨国比较表明，职称和职位以及工作保障对来自英国的报告放射技师更为重要。
考虑到 239 人的样本对于该角色不可推广，这项调查确实为欧洲成为报告放射技师的动机提供了一些见解。增加知识、新挑战和工作满意度等因素发挥着重要作用。报告放射技师面临的障碍包括缺乏时间、支持和标准，同时也表达了对进一步专业发展的渴望。
深入了解攻读报告放射学研究生的动机对于管理者来说是一项宝贵的工具，可以帮助营造积极的工作环境，并吸引/留住合格的人员。本研究的结果可以用于制定支持和加强报告放射技师实践的策略。
