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C Sá Dos Reis1, J A Pires Jorge2, H York3
1Department of Medical Radiation Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia; Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa/Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (ESTeSL/IPL), Portugal.
Radiography (London, England : 1995)
|October 8, 2018
Summary
Students and teaching staff in European radiography programs share similar motivations and future plans. Educational improvements should align with technological advancements and job market needs for better radiography training.
Area of Science:
- Radiography Education
- Healthcare Professions
- Medical Imaging Technology
Background:
- Understanding student and staff perspectives is crucial for advancing radiography education.
- Current radiography programs may not fully meet evolving technological demands or student expectations.
- Harmonizing European radiography education requires insights into diverse national needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare motivations, expectations, and work plans of radiography students and teaching staff across four European programs.
- To identify areas for enhancing postgraduate radiography studies.
- To explore potential improvements in radiography education.
Main Methods:
- Utilized two distinct questionnaires (open- and closed-ended) for data collection.
- Surveyed key informants, recent bachelor's graduates, and teaching staff.
- Employed descriptive statistics and thematic analysis for data interpretation.
Main Results:
- Motivations for radiography study included healthcare service, technology, and interdisciplinary knowledge.
- 75% of students reported unmet expectations due to outdated or unfocused content.
- Teaching staff desired an expanded role for radiographers, with emphasis on advanced imaging (CT/MRI).
Conclusions:
- Radiography education requires updates focusing on technological advancements and market demands.
- Student and staff perspectives reveal commonalities in motivations and future aspirations.
- Further research is needed to harmonize European radiography education while respecting national specificities.
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