研究活跃的医学影像专业人员在澳大利亚大都市卫生服务拥抱机会，可以克服障碍，从事研究：混合方法研究。

IF 2.5 Q2 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Radiography Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.radi.2024.12.001

A. Lewis , A. Dennett , A. Terrens , M. Hanna , G. McLean

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简介：澳大利亚大都市医疗保健服务中的少数医学成像专业人员正在从事研究活动，作为新兴研究文化的一部分。本研究旨在探讨从事研究的医学影像专业人员的特点和经验，以确定使他们参与研究的环境和个人因素。方法：采用解释性描述方法，采用定量（调查）和定性（半结构化访谈）两部分组成的混合方法观察研究，研究对象为医学影像专业人员（放射技师、核医学技师和超声技师）。对定性数据进行了专题分析，对定性和定量数据进行了三角测量，进行了深入的综合。结果：15名参与者完成了调查。参与者具有中等水平的研究兴趣（中位数为4点，四分位间距（IQR） 3-4），并且比一般医学成像专业人员具有更高的信心和经验。访谈（n = 14）发现参与者接受机会并能够克服与研究相关的挑战的总体主题。这是由个人特征驱动的，包括解决临床问题的动机。他们克服了与相互竞争的临床和研究需求相关的问题，并认识到来自研究导师的支持对于推动新兴的研究文化至关重要。结论：研究活跃的医学影像专业人员有兴趣发展研究技能，并表现出个人特征和动力，帮助他们在提供足够的支持时克服参与研究的常见障碍。对实践的启示：本研究确定了医学影像部门研究的推动因素，包括研究支持的重要性，特别是研究导师。本研究的结果可以支持医学影像部门工作人员的研究技能和文化的发展，以确保对患者的最佳护理。

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Research active medical imaging professionals in Australian metropolitan health services embrace opportunities and can overcome obstacles to engage in research: A mixed methods study

Introduction

A minority of medical imaging professionals within Australian metropolitan healthcare services are engaging in research activity as part of an emerging research culture. This study aimed to explore the characteristics and experience of medical imaging professionals who engage in research to identify contextual and individual factors that empower them to participate in research.

Methods

A mixed methods observational study consisting of quantitative (survey) and qualitative (semi-structured interview) components using an interpretative description approach was completed with research active medical imaging professionals (radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists and sonographers). Thematic analysis was performed on qualitative data and triangulation of qualitative and quantitative data provided an in-depth synthesis.

Results

Fifteen participants completed the survey. Participants had moderate levels of research interest (median 4 points, interquartile range (IQR) 3–4), and higher confidence and experience than a general cohort of medical imaging professionals. Interviews (n = 14) found an overall theme that participants embraced opportunities and could overcome challenges related to research. This was driven by personal characteristics including a motivation to solve clinical problems. They overcame issues related to competing clinical and research demands and identified that support from research mentors was critical and pivotal to fuelling emerging research culture.

Conclusion

Research active medical imaging professionals are interested in developing research skills and exhibit personal characteristics and drive that help them overcome common barriers to research participation when adequate support is provided.

Implications for practice

This study identified enablers to research in medical imaging departments including the importance of research support, especially research mentors. Findings from this study may support the development of research skills and culture among staff in medical imaging departments to ensure optimal care for patients.

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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.