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Radiographers' experiences and educational needs in relation to caring for suicidal patients during radiology
1Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Radiography (London, England : 1995)
|September 6, 2023
Summary
Radiographers often image patients who have attempted suicide but lack confidence in patient communication and care. Further education is recommended to address these needs and improve patient history reporting.
Area of Science:
- Radiography
- Mental Health Care
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Previous research has not focused on radiographers' experiences with suicidal patients.
- Radiographers frequently encounter patients presenting for imaging after suicide attempts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore radiographers' experiences, attitudes, and educational needs regarding the care of suicidal patients.
- To identify challenges faced by radiographers when imaging suicidal patients.
Main Methods:
- An online questionnaire was distributed to radiographers in 23 acute hospitals in Ireland.
- Data collection included closed-ended (demographics, confidence levels) and open-ended (experiences, needs) questions.
- Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data using thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- 96% of 104 respondents had imaged suicidal patients.
- Radiographers were confident in technical aspects but less so in communication and care.
- Key challenges included insufficient patient history and communication difficulties, often linked to a lack of training.
Conclusions:
- Radiographers require further education tailored to their specific needs in caring for suicidal patients.
- Improved communication of patient suicide attempt history from referring clinicians is crucial.
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