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Radiographers' perceptions of their professional rights in diagnostic radiography: a qualitative interview study
Kati Matilainen1, Sanna-Mari Ahonen2, Päivi Kankkunen1
1Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
|May 11, 2016
Summary
Radiographers
Area of Science:
- Radiography
- Professional Ethics
- Healthcare Professions
Background:
- Inter-professional collaboration highlights the importance of professional ethics.
- Professional ethics provides a framework of values, principles, rights, and duties for radiographers.
- Understanding radiographers' professional rights within ethics is currently limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore radiographers' perceptions and experiences of their professional rights.
- To enhance the understanding of professional ethics in diagnostic radiography.
- To support ethical reflection among radiographers.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing semistructured group interviews.
- 15 radiographers participated in interviews conducted in Finnish diagnostic imaging departments.
- Inductive content analysis was employed for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Radiographers' professional rights encompass expertise-based rights and rights related to well-being.
- Expertise rights include patient advocacy, planning/conducting radiological care, and contributing to radiation safety.
- Well-being rights involve supportive working conditions, employment contract stipulations, and adequate resources.
Conclusions:
- Professional rights are fundamental and multifaceted in radiographers' clinical practice.
- Further theoretical and empirical research is necessary to advance understanding.
- Support for radiographers regarding their professional rights requires further development.
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