探索阿拉伯国家超声医师研究参与的动机驱动因素和障碍

IF 2.5 Q2 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Radiography Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.1016/j.radi.2025.102905

M.M. Abuzaid , A.S. Aldahes , W. Elshami , Z.Y. Hamd , M.R. Vils Pedersen

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摘要

研究参与对专业发展和改善患者护理结果至关重要，但许多超声医师面临时间有限、支持不足和研究技能不足等障碍。本研究旨在通过识别和解决影响超声技师在阿联酋、沙特阿拉伯和苏丹从事研究的动机驱动因素和障碍，提高超声专业水平。方法于2023年9 - 12月采用谷歌Form平台进行横断面调查。为了评估影响超声医师参与研究的因素，对138名超声医师进行了调查，并使用描述性统计、Pearson相关、ANOVA和K-means聚类对数据进行分析。结果调查结果显示，虽然许多超声技师对研究感兴趣，但67人（48.6%）认为缺乏支持是主要障碍，91人（65.9%）认为提高工作满意度是主要动力。Pearson相关性显示研究时间与出版物之间存在正相关，而方差分析发现各国之间没有显著差异，平均每周研究时间为2.39小时（SD = 1.155）。本研究强调了加强阿联酋、沙特阿拉伯和苏丹超声医师之间研究合作的巨大潜力。通过解决已确定的障碍和利用激励驱动因素，医疗保健机构可以帮助创建一个支持性的研究环境。这反过来又可以改善超声医师的专业发展，并为患者提供更好的医疗保健结果。实践意义组织和社区范围内的努力对于加强超声医师的研究参与至关重要。服务经理应该提供指导计划，分配专门的研究时间，并支持培训。超声界必须倡导合作研究政策和共享平台，而医疗机构应通过认可和专业发展机会培养研究驱动的文化。

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Exploring motivational drivers and barriers to sonographers' research engagement in Arab countries

Introduction

Research participation is essential for professional development and improving patient care outcomes, yet many sonographers face barriers such as limited time, inadequate support, and insufficient research skills. This study aims to enhance the sonography profession by identifying and addressing the motivational drivers and barriers affecting sonographers' research engagement in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a Google Form platform between September and December 2023. To assess factors affecting sonographers' research participation, 138 sonographers were administered the survey, and the data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, ANOVA, and K-means clustering.

Results

The findings reveal that while many sonographers are interested in research, 67 (48.6 %) cited lack of support as a primary barrier and 91 (65.9 %) identified increased job satisfaction as the main motivator. Pearson correlation showed a positive link between research time and publications, while ANOVA found no significant differences across countries, with an average of 2.39 research hours per week (SD = 1.155).

Conclusion

This study highlights the significant potential for enhancing research engagement among UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan sonographers. By addressing the identified barriers and leveraging the motivational drivers, healthcare institutions can help create a supportive environment for research. This, in turn, can lead to improved professional development for sonographers and better healthcare outcomes for patients.

Implication for practice

Organizational and community-wide efforts are crucial to enhancing sonographers' research engagement. Service managers should provide mentorship programs, allocate dedicated research time, and support training. The ultrasound community must advocate for collaborative research policies and sharing platforms, while healthcare institutions should foster a research-driven culture through recognition and professional development opportunities.

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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.