Advanced and extended scope practice of radiographers: The Scottish perspective

Henderson, I.; Mathers, Sandra A.; McConnell, Jonathan; Minnoch, D.

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2015.12.002

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“…An increase in engagement in Scotland was demonstrated in 2011; 5 however, it is clear that there is still further opportunity to extend radiographer engagement in advanced practice. 28 When age and geographical location were compared, results demonstrate that some regions had older populations of respondents, perhaps indicating reporting to have been implemented earlier. Importantly, the regions with older populations (East Midlands, North East of England and Northern Ireland) need to ensure succession planning is considered, as over half their reporting radiographer workforce will reach the (current) retirement age in the next 10 years.…”

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Radiographer reporting in the UK: is the current scope of practice limiting plain-film reporting capacity?

Milner¹,

Culpan²,

Snaith³

2016

BJR

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Objective: To update knowledge on individual radiographer contribution to plain-film reporting workloads; to assess whether there is scope to further increase radiographer reporting capacity within this area. Methods: Reporting radiographers were invited to complete an online survey. Invitations were posted to every acute National Health Service trust in the UK whilst snowball sampling was employed via a network of colleagues, ex-colleagues and acquaintances. Information was sought regarding the demographics, geographical location and anatomical and referral scope of practice. Results: A total of 259 responses were received. 15.1% and 7.7% of respondents are qualified to report chest and abdomen radiographs, respectively. The mean time spent reporting per week is 14.5 h (range 1-37.5). 23.6% of radiographers report only referrals from emergency departments whilst 50.6% of radiographers have limitations on their practice. Conclusion: The scope of practice of reporting radiographers has increased since previous studies; however, radiographer reporting of chest and abdomen radiographs has failed to progress in line with demand. There remain opportunities to increase radiographer capacity to assist the management of reporting backlogs. Advances in knowledge: This study is the first to examine demographic factors of reporting radiographers across the UK and is one of the largest in-depth studies of UK reporting radiographers, at individual level, to date.

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Radiographer reporting in the UK: is the current scope of practice limiting plain-film reporting capacity?

Milner¹,

Culpan²,

Snaith³

2016

BJR

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“…Not unlike what Henderson et al 9 described as 'protectionism', resistance to change and lack of support had been perceived from a range of key stakeholders, during the educational phase of participant journeys. For Rochelle, although there was initial resistance, positive progression, post-qualification had been experienced.…”

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“…Three further papers explored advanced and extended scope practice, specific to Scotland. Two, 9,10 utilised questionnaires and semi-structured telephone interviews to scope service developments and the strategic and visionary aspects of service evolution. Role development was described as slow compared to England with multi-factorial issues related to culture, finance and resistance.…”

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Skeletal trauma reporting; perceptions and experiences of radiographer practitioners exposed to the reporting role

Cuthbertson

2020

Radiography

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“…Lack of adequate funding for training and to enable backfill for image acquisition can also impede expansion of radiographer reporting. 70 Problems with backfilling image acquisition roles can be mitigated by further restructuring the workforce team and upskilling suitably capable and motivated support workers into assistant practitioner roles. The support worker supply pipeline is typically easier to recruit to and with radiographers on the Migratory Advisory Committee shortage occupation list, international recruitment into practitioner posts is also a viable source of supply.…”

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Radiographer reporting: A literature review to support cancer workforce planning in England

Culpan

Docherty

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Radiography

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Objective: Clinical Imaging contributes to screening, diagnosis, planning and monitoring of treatment and surveillance in cancer care. This literature review summarises evidence about radiographer reporting to help imaging service providers respond to Health Education England's 2017 Cancer Workforce Plan project to expand radiographer reporting in clinical service provision. Key findings: Papers published between 1992 and 2018 were reviewed (n ¼ 148). Evidence related to dynamic examinations (fluoroscopy, ultrasound) and mammography was excluded. Content was analysed and summarised using the following headings: clinical scope of practice, responsibilities, training, assessment, impact in practice and barriers to expansion. Radiographer reporting is well established in the United Kingdom. Scope of practice varies individually and geographically. Deployment of appropriately trained reporting radiographers is helping the NHS maintain high quality clinical imaging service provision and deliver a cost-effective increase in diagnostic capacity. Conclusion: Working within multiprofessional clinical imaging teams, within a defined scope of practice and with access to medical input when required, reporting radiographers augment capacity in diagnostic pathways and release radiologist time for other complex clinical imaging responsibilities.

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Advanced and extended scope practice of radiographers: The Scottish perspective

Cited by 39 publications

References 11 publications

Radiographer reporting in the UK: is the current scope of practice limiting plain-film reporting capacity?

Radiographer reporting in the UK: is the current scope of practice limiting plain-film reporting capacity?

Skeletal trauma reporting; perceptions and experiences of radiographer practitioners exposed to the reporting role

Radiographer reporting: A literature review to support cancer workforce planning in England

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