A UK-wide analysis of trait emotional intelligence within the radiography profession

Mackay, Stuart; Hogg, Peter; Cooke, Georga; Baker, Rose; Dawkes, T.

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2011.11.009

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“…The results from this study demonstrates that the Global EI as well as the wellbeing, self-control, emotionality and sociability dimensions of RTs is higher than that reported in the literature among first year student radiographers 24 and the normative data, 27 but was lower than qualified radiographers. 24 In contrast the emotionality dimension was higher than that of radiographers.…”

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“…26,27 In the study by Mackay 26 the mean global EI score for radiographers was 5.27 (SD = 0.691) and in the second study the mean global EI scores ranged from 5.14 to 5.60. 27 The study by Mackay 2013 also indicated that there was no statistically significant difference in EI levels between diagnostic and therapy radiographers. This result could be related to the unequal sample size of the two groups where the number of therapy radiographers comprised of only up to 18% of the total sample.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…A comprehensive search of the literature identified five publications investigating EI among radiographers of which three were undertaken among radiography students . The remaining two studies investigated EI among qualified diagnostic and therapy radiographers (RT) . In the study by Mackay the mean global EI score for radiographers was 5.27 (SD = 0.691) and in the second study the mean global EI scores ranged from 5.14 to 5.60 .…”

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“…The remaining two studies investigated EI among qualified diagnostic and therapy radiographers (RT) . In the study by Mackay the mean global EI score for radiographers was 5.27 (SD = 0.691) and in the second study the mean global EI scores ranged from 5.14 to 5.60 . The study by Mackay 2013 also indicated that there was no statistically significant difference in EI levels between diagnostic and therapy radiographers.…”

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Demographic predictors of emotional intelligence among radiation therapists

Stami

Fernandez

Parrish

2018

J of Medical Radiation Sci

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IntroductionContemporary health care services are more productive and successful when their health professionals have emotional intelligence (EI). The objective of this study was to explore the demographic predictors of EI among radiation therapists working in cancer care centres in NSW, Australia.MethodsData were collected using a cross‐sectional self‐administered survey. Emotional intelligence was measured using the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire‐ Short version (TEIQue – SF). Multiple regression analysis was used to identify if age, years of experience, gender, highest level of education obtained or level of current employment were predictors of EI.ResultsA total of 205 radiation therapists participated in this study. The mean scores for Global EI, emotionality, self‐control, wellbeing and sociability dimensions were 5.16 (SD = 0.6), 5.3 (SD = 0.7), 4.9 (SD = 0.9), 5.7 (SD = 0.8) and 4.7 (SD = 0.8) respectively. Age and level of current employment were identified as predictors of global EI. Gender and level of education were significant predictors of the EI emotionality dimension. Levels of employment along with level of education were both significant predictors of the sociability dimension of EI.ConclusionsBeing a young radiation therapist, female, and having higher levels of employment and higher levels of education were predictors of EI. Given that level of education and level of employment are both amendable demographic factors, strategies to address these factors to reduce the effects of emotional struggle experienced by radiation therapists in their work need to be implemented.

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Demographic predictors of emotional intelligence among radiation therapists

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“…They expressed good patient empathy while working under tight time pressures-a point also recognised in a United Kingdom-wide analysis of emotional intelligence in the radiography profession 34 . Their practice was therefore heavily guided by subjective measures, and less guided by an objective measure of compression force.…”

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Compression force behaviours: An exploration of the beliefs and values influencing the application of breast compression during screening mammography

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Introduction and backgroundBreast compression force during screening mammography requires a degree of practitioner knowledge and expertise to achieve optimum image quality and reduce the mean glandular radiation dose.1, 2 Whilst it is recognised that the application of compression force is an Whilst quantitative approaches give valuable data, a humanistic, qualitative, perspective is also required in order to fully understand this phenomenon in depth and to provide a unique insight in to the factors influencing how compression force is applied.Using a phenomenological approach this study investigated the experiences of, and the influences on the behaviour of, practitioners applying compression force in mammography. By exploring the individual and collective beliefs and values that influence compression force practice this paper seeks to identify 'how' and 'why' practitioners practice as they do. MethodologyQualitative research is an overall term for a group of approaches that is concerned with the investigation of experiences and behaviour, and the meanings and interpretations that people attach to these 12 . It is therefore an exploration of the natural setting; in this case the breast screening units in this study. An ethnographic approach of observing practice was initially considered but this was rejected as being too intrusive for the clients and potentially a contentious ethical issue. It was however recognised that by seeking the practitioners own

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A benchmarking and comparative analysis of emotional intelligence in student and qualified radiographers: an international study

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McNulty

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IntroductionEmotional intelligence (EI) has been identified as an important trait for healthcare students and healthcare professionals alike and is a predictor of improved work performance and patient satisfaction. In this paper, we benchmark an international cohort of radiography students and compare their scores to those of known qualified practitioner and normative data.Methods EI scores were at commencement from radiography degree programmes at four universities in Australia, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom using the short form of the trait EI questionnaire (TEIQue‐SF), which yields a Global score and four sub‐factors. In total 293 students chose to participate.ResultsFor the Australian combined Irish and UK groups, there were significant differences in Global EI and three of the four sub‐factors between students and qualified radiographers (Australia: students = 5.01, qualified = 5.27; P ≤ 0.01) (Irish/UK students = 5.04, qualified = 5.28; P ≤ 0.01). When compared to the UK normative data, there was a significant difference for Global EI between the UK students and the UK norm data set (students = 4.71, normative = 4.99; P ≤ 0.01).ConclusionThis study provides benchmarking data for an international radiography student group. The clear differences of higher EI scores for qualified practicing radiographers when compared to student score opens discussion of the impact of academic and clinical practicum as a contributing factor in EI skills development.

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A UK-wide analysis of trait emotional intelligence within the radiography profession

Cited by 34 publications

References 21 publications

Demographic predictors of emotional intelligence among radiation therapists

Demographic predictors of emotional intelligence among radiation therapists

Compression force behaviours: An exploration of the beliefs and values influencing the application of breast compression during screening mammography

A benchmarking and comparative analysis of emotional intelligence in student and qualified radiographers: an international study

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