Harcus, JW and Snaith, B (2019) Expanding training capacity for radiographer reporting using simulation: Evaluation of a pilot academy project. Radiography, 25 (4). pp. 288-293. ISSN 1078-8174
Abstract
Introduction
Whilst there is increasing demand on radiology services in the UK, pressures are restricting the expansion of the multi-professional workforce. A pilot academy for radiography reporting was established to augment the traditional university and clinical education in a simulated environment using focussed teaching and real image worklists in a dedicated environment away from departments.
Methods
Located at a facility to replicate the clinical reporting environment, the emphasis of the nine-month pilot was to provide extensive ‘hands-on’ training to eight trainees. Evaluation of the academy was undertaken through focus groups, telephone interviews, and online surveys to consider the experiences of the trainees and their managers and mentors.
Results
There was overwhelming support for the academy from trainees, mentors, and managers. Key benefits included relieving pressures on department and mentors; providing an intense, structured, and safe environment to learn; and, perhaps most importantly, an extensive and cohesive peer-support network. Issues identified included conflict within departments due to differences in reporting style and the need for greater collaboration between the university, academy, and departments.
Conclusion
The use of simulation in education is widely researched, however, there are a number of key factors that need to be considered when implementing it into practise. Peer-support and reflection is seen as essential for its success. Extensive dedicated time to focus on reporting alongside peers can support the development of these skills away from the clinical environment and as such can reduce pressure on service delivery and positively influence learner outcomes.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | Crown Copyright © 2019 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The College of Radiographers. All rights reserved. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Radiography. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Simulation; Radiographer reporting; Image interpretation; Advanced practise; Post-graduate education; Clinical mentorship |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM) > Specialist Science Education Dept (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 01 Jul 2019 11:16 |
Last Modified: | 19 Jun 2020 00:38 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.radi.2019.05.010 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:147946 |