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Qualitative content analysis of image interpretation education in UK pre-registration diagnostic radiography
J Hewis1, J Harcus2, V Pantic2
1School of Dentistry & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Science & Health, Charles Sturt University, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia.
Introduction:
Image interpretation is a required capability for all UK pre-registration programmes in diagnostic radiography to meet the needs of graduate practice. It also provides a potential educational foundation for future advanced clinical practice. The aim of this study was to explore how image interpretation education is designed, delivered, and assessed within contemporary UK pre-registration diagnostic radiography programmes.
Methods:
Qualitative content analysis of open-source image interpretation curriculum data extracted from UK Higher Education Institute (HEI) websites.
Results:
Extracted search data was initially coded and three overarching themes emerged, image interpretation education vision, operationalisation, and delivery and assessment.
Conclusion:
This study identified significant heterogeneity in all aspects of UK pre-registration image interpretation education which may suggest an equal heterogeneity can be expected in the image interpretation knowledge, skill, confidence between newly registered practitioners.
Implications For Practice:
There may be a need for clearer expectations on HEIs by professional and regulatory bodies to ensure consistency in pre-registration image interpretation education.
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