Self-Reported Competence and Impact of Research Training among Medical Radiography Graduates from a Developing Country
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Date
2019
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Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Abstract
Research output from radiographers in developing
countries is generally low. This could be attributable to a lack of
basic research skills. One way of improving this is research training
for undergraduate radiography students. The objective of this study
was to assess the self-reported competence of graduate radiographers
regarding the research skills obtained during their undergraduate
training, as well as the impact of this research training to their
work.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was sent to 70 radiography
graduates who had received research training. Data from
the radiography graduates were collected electronically using
self-administered questionnaires. The questionnaire responses
were tallied, counted, and analysis was carried out using MS
Excel.
Results: The response rate of the radiographers was 71.4%. 70%
of the radiographers were males, and 30% were females. 70% of
the radiographers reported being competent in identifying a
research problem, and 80% rated themselves as competent in
formulating a research question. 44% reported being competent
in appraising relevant literature, and 64% were able to formulate
appropriate conclusions and recommendations from their
research work. 76% of the radiographers were involved in
some research activities in their places of work, and 50% of
them expressed willingness to continue engaging in research
activities.
Conclusions: Most of the graduate radiographers who participated
in this study reported being competent in research skills attained,
with over 50% willing to continue engaging in research activities.
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Keywords
Radiography, Research training
Citation
Mubuuke, A. G., & Businge, F. (2019). Self-reported competence and impact of research training among medical radiography graduates from a developing country. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 50(1), 113-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2018.09.002