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Research practitioner in radiography: an innovative role. S Mathers* + , G McKenzie*, R Chesson + *NHS Grampian + The Health Services Research Group Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. Fundamental for development of radiography as a profession
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Research practitioner in radiography: an innovative role S Mathers*+, G McKenzie*, R Chesson+ *NHS Grampian +The Health Services Research Group Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
Fundamental for development of radiography as a profession Research is essential to underpin the expanding role of radiographer Raise awareness of evidence based radiographic practice Why carry out research?
Dominance of radiologists Lack of time Lack of money and resources Lack of knowledge of research methodology Lack of persons to give encouragement Barriers to research
employed by NHS Grampian based in the Health Services Research Group, The Robert Gordon University awarded a research fellowship through a University Research Development Initiative Advanced Practitioner radiographer/ research fellow with the Robert Gordon University 4 weeks research/ 1 week clinical Research practitioner in radiography
role development for radiographers patient knowledge of imaging procedures Research activity
patient information informed consent patient outcomes
Resulting in • 6 publications • 11 oral presentations • UK 3 • International 8 • 12 poster presentations • UK 4 • International 8
1998 College of Radiographers EZ-EM Travel Bursary Best published clinical paper on contrast media procedure 1998, 2002 Royal College of Radiologists X-Appeal Pump Priming Award 2001, BMA Medical Book Competition Patient information award 2003 – CoR (UK) Travel Award BMA Conference in Bergen, Norway Awards
locally 75% of BE are now performed by radiographers revision of all radiology information material throughout local region involving patients, listening to their experiences Impact on practice
Training Diagnostic and therapy radiographers - Secondments - Workshops - Courses - Support and advise
dedicated time for research raising awareness of radiographer led research providing support and encouragement Conclusion