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Perspectives on the development of professionalism as experienced by radiography students
1Section of Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, South Africa.
Introduction:
This study explores the perspectives of radiography students concerning the concept of professionalism and influence on its development.
Methods:
This was a descriptive case study using interpretative phenomenological analysis methodology. Data were gathered from 31 students who participated in a questionnaire consisting of three sections.
Results:
The results indicate that the students had an innate understanding of what professionalism is and they also described the main attributes, as highlighted by literature. The results further also indicated that there is a clear differentiation between the influence of the formal and hidden curricula.
Conclusion:
This study brings to light the experiences of student radiographers and what they expect would influence their professional development through the course of their training. Since their innate opinions align with international literature there is a need to have this included in formal dialogue.
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