Radiographer chest x-ray reporting in Scotland in 2023: An exploratory study into the attitudes and challenges concerning the development of a standardised, countrywide reporting service

IF 2.5 Q2 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Radiography Pub Date : 2024-11-27 DOI:10.1016/j.radi.2024.11.013

J. Sharkey-Mayers , K. Brogan

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Abstract

Background

The increasing backlog of chest x-ray (CXR) reports in Scotland is well documented, as is reporting radiographer's (RR) ability to provide a cost effective solution to this. Despite this, only 8 CXR RRs currently work in Scotland. This qualitative descriptive study will explore the perceived reasons for this lack of role development by investigating the relevant enablers and challenges.

Method

An 18 question survey was emailed to the members of the Reporting Radiographer Interest Group Scotland regarding the enablers and challenges surrounding CXR RR training and employment in Scotland. All Scotland based RRs were invited to contribute. The survey was live for approximately 6 weeks. Results were then thematically analysed.

Results

The survey returned 14 respondents from 9 different health boards, 3 of which were CXR RRs. Currently no CXR RR training is currently ongoing in Scotland with only 1 of the responding health boards claiming they had a sufficient quota of CXR RRs. Five main themes have been uncovered: service development, monetary factors, a lack of support from management, workforce issues and Scottish geopolitical challenges.

Conclusion

This survey highlighted a desire for further CXR RR training from the current Scottish RR cohort however there was a lack of confidence that this would be facilitated. Resistance from MSK RRs to expand their scope of practice was also noted.

Implications for practice

It is recommended that the Scottish government increases engagement with the CXR RR service to better tackle historical biases, address infrastructural issues and provide further funding for future training and posts. Further research is also required into the evolving attitudes of managers and radiologists towards CXR RRs as is concerns RRs have over up-skilling to better facilitate workforce development.

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2023 年苏格兰放射技师胸部 X 光报告：关于开发标准化全国报告服务的态度和挑战的探索性研究

背景苏格兰的胸部 X 光（CXR）报告积压越来越多，有据可查，而放射技师（RR）有能力为此提供具有成本效益的解决方案。尽管如此，目前在苏格兰工作的 CXR 放射报告员只有 8 名。本定性描述性研究将通过调查相关的有利因素和挑战，探讨缺乏角色发展的原因。方法：向苏格兰报告放射技师兴趣小组的成员发送了一份 18 个问题的调查电子邮件，内容涉及围绕苏格兰 CXR RR 培训和就业的有利因素和挑战。苏格兰的所有 RR 均受邀参与调查。调查持续了大约 6 周。结果调查共收到来自 9 个不同卫生局的 14 份答卷，其中 3 份是 CXR RR。目前，苏格兰没有正在进行的 CXR RR 培训，只有 1 个卫生局声称他们有足够的 CXR RR 配额。调查发现了五大主题：服务发展、货币因素、缺乏管理层的支持、劳动力问题和苏格兰地缘政治挑战。对实践的启示建议苏格兰政府加强与 CXR RR 服务的联系，以更好地消除历史偏见，解决基础设施问题，并为未来的培训和职位提供更多资金。此外，还需要进一步研究管理人员和放射科医生对 CXR RRs 不断变化的态度，以及 RRs 对提高技能的担忧，以更好地促进劳动力发展。

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Radiography RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING-

CiteScore

4.70

自引率

34.60%

发文量

169

审稿时长

63 days

期刊介绍： Radiography is an International, English language, peer-reviewed journal of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. Radiography is the official professional journal of the College of Radiographers and is published quarterly. Radiography aims to publish the highest quality material, both clinical and scientific, on all aspects of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy and oncology.