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Research and scholarship among R.T. educators.
Terri L Fauber1, Jeffrey S Legg
1Department of Radiation Sciences, School of Allied Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), USA.
Radiologic Technology
|June 13, 2003
Summary
Research and scholarship productivity among radiologic technologist educators is low. However, those with higher academic degrees and at 4-year institutions showed greater scholarly output.
Area of Science:
- Radiologic Technology Education
- Academic Scholarship
- Professional Development
Background:
- Academic roles in radiologic technology require engagement in research and scholarship.
- Understanding the current professional profile and scholarly activities of educators is crucial for program development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the professional profile of full-time radiologic technologist educators.
- To assess the research and scholarship productivity within this academic group.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to full-time registered radiologic technologist educators.
- Data collected focused on professional demographics and research/scholarly activities.
Main Results:
- Overall research and scholarship productivity was found to be low.
- Over 85% of respondents had not published in peer or non-peer-reviewed journals.
- More than half reported other scholarly activities like book reviews, continuing education development, and conference presentations.
Conclusions:
- Radiologic technologist educators exhibit low formal publication rates.
- Scholarly engagement varies, with educators in 4-year institutions and those with higher degrees demonstrating higher productivity.