Radiographic technique modification and evidence‐based practice: A qualitative study

Autor: Marnie Rawle, Alison Pighills, Diana Mendez, Karen Dobeli
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, Vol 70, Iss 1, Pp 56-63 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2051-3909
2051-3895
DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.616
Popis: Abstract Introduction Evidence‐based practice in radiography is an emerging practice, due to a lack of evidence. Beyond the diagnostic requirements of the examination, imaging technique decisions are guided by the radiographer's tertiary education and clinical experience. Imaging technique decisions should include all aspects of evidence‐based practice: research‐based evidence, patient circumstances and clinical experience. Previous research suggests radiographers do to not fully engage with the latter, which may jeopardise progress in the field and lead to outdated practices and suboptimal outcomes for patients. This study aimed to examine the motivators and influences involved in radiographers' decision‐making when modifying imaging acquisition techniques. Methods An exploratory descriptive, inductive qualitative interview‐based design was used with a convenience sample of radiographers from three public hospital sites in Queensland. Twelve one‐on‐one semi‐structured interviews were performed via video conference, the data were analysed through thematic analysis. Results Five themes emerged from the data: advancement of technology; experience rather than evidence; radiology's influence on radiographic practice; information sources; and image quality. The pursuit of image quality was the key motivator and criterion that influenced radiographers' choices in imaging technique modification. Interviewees did not engage routinely with research‐based evidence, preferring to rely on empirical observations and professional experience. Conclusion The exclusion of research‐based evidence can lead to outdated and ineffective clinical decisions. Further work is needed to promote more research in the field of radiography and increase the willingness and capacity of radiographers to follow the principles of evidence‐based practice.
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