A wellbeing podcast for diagnostic radiography students.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Radiography Training
• Student Wellbeing

Background:

• Clinical placements present challenges for diagnostic radiography students, potentially affecting their emotional wellbeing.
• A novel podcast series was developed to offer wellbeing support to these students.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore diagnostic radiography students' perceptions of a newly developed podcast series as a wellbeing support tool during clinical placements.

Main Methods:

• A mixed-methods approach was employed, analyzing podcast usage data, surveys (n=66), and focus groups (n=10).
• Quantitative data from usage statistics and surveys were analyzed descriptively.
• Qualitative data from focus groups were analyzed thematically.

Main Results:

• The 'Breathe-in Radiography Podcast' series achieved 1201 downloads across 20 countries and 17 platforms.
• Survey responses indicated an overall positive perception of the podcast series.
• Focus groups identified five key themes: integration, accessibility during emotional challenges, peer relatability, impact on mindset, and content suggestions.

Conclusions:

• Diagnostic radiography students perceive the podcast as a positive and supportive resource during clinical placements.
• Further research is recommended to optimize podcast benefits and confirm their direct impact on student wellbeing.