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Being a newly qualified diagnostic radiographer: Learning to fly in the face of reality
J M Harvey-Lloyd1, J Morris2, G Stew2
1School of Health Sciences, University of Suffolk, United Kingdom.
Introduction:
The phenomenon of role transition has been investigated by a range of differing professions over a range of time and utilising a range of different methodologies. It is acknowledged by all studies that the period of transition from student to practitioner is a challenging and at times a stressful experience, often culminating in the newly qualified practitioners experiencing the reality shock of practice. This paper explores one of the key subthemes 'reality hits' which was identified during a wider PhD study Being and Becoming a Diagnostic Radiographer.
Methods:
A longitudinal study was utilised employing an interpretive phenomenological methodology, collating data from nine participants during their first year as a newly qualified diagnostic radiographer. Each participant was interviewed at three months, six months and twelve months.
Results:
Six main themes were identified. This paper explores the subtheme 'reality hits' which strongly featured in the three and six month interviews.
Conclusion:
Eight of the nine participants found the first three to six months a stressful and emotional time. The experience of the graduates during this time raises issues which need to be used to inform future curriculum development, practice placement models and support strategies.
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