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Reporting radiographers in Norway - A qualitative study on implementation, organisation, and outcomes
E Kjelle1, A Berntsen2, A M Myklebust1
1University of South-Eastern Norway, Department of Optometry, Radiography and Lighting Design, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Post Office Box 235, 3603, Kongsberg, Norway.
Radiography (London, England : 1995)
|April 24, 2024
Summary
Reporting radiographers enhance imaging service quality and capacity. Successful implementation requires careful planning and management support to overcome challenges in task-shifting for diagnostic imaging.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiography
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Increasing demand for imaging services globally.
- Shortage of radiologists presents a significant challenge.
- Task shifting to radiographers is a potential solution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the value and purpose of reporting radiographers in Norway.
- To understand the implementation of task shifting in diagnostic imaging.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study design.
- Semi-structured interviews with managers, radiologists, and reporting radiographers.
- Inductive content analysis of collected data.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation requires planning and preparation, addressing radiologist resistance.
- Reporting radiographers improve service quality and training for radiographers and physicians.
- The role is perceived as rewarding yet challenging by reporting radiographers.
Conclusions:
- Implementation of reporting radiographers in Norway is successful.
- Positive impacts on service quality, reporting capacity, and quality development.
- Task-shifting requires planning to overcome barriers, but ultimately enhances imaging services.
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