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  • Medical Imaging Education
  • Radiography Training
  • Workplace-Based Learning

Background:

  • Workplace-based learning (WBL) integrates theory and practice, fostering learner autonomy in diagnostic radiography.
  • South African diagnostic radiography students encounter challenges with inconsistent clinical resources across public and private sectors.
  • Inadequate clinical resources can impede students' skill competence and confidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore diagnostic radiography students' understanding of clinical resources within their WBL.
  • To identify challenges and experiences related to clinical resource accessibility in radiography education.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative, exploratory-descriptive, and contextual study.
  • 21 participants from a South African Higher Education Institution (HEI).
  • Semi-structured interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams, analyzed thematically.

Main Results:

  • Four key themes emerged: defining clinical resources, experiences with resources, and accessibility of resources in WBL.
  • Students' perceptions and utilization of clinical resources were central to their learning experiences.
  • Variability in resource availability significantly influenced the WBL process.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical resources are vital for developing radiography skills and promoting independent practice.
  • Unequal access to resources presents a significant barrier to effective WBL.
  • Recommendations include exploring alternative solutions, simulation, and enhanced collaboration between HEIs and clinical sites.