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dc.contributor.authorHaven, Jennifer
dc.date.accessioned2013-06-25T03:18:15Z
dc.date.available2013-06-25T03:18:15Z
dc.date.issued2013en_NZ
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10652/2217
dc.description.abstractThe research adopted a case study approach and was located in a large New Zealand teaching hospital. The data collection involved survey questionnaires, document analysis, and six one-to-one interviews with radiographers with a range of attitudes and experiences. The majority of radiographers felt there was no requirement for them to be research active. However the interviews showed that some of the same radiographers felt research may empower them and raise the profile of the profession. Many questioned the practicalities of research and the barriers they perceive with the implementation of findings into practice. The results indicated that whilst numerous resources were available, only one radiographer had completed research outside of an academic qualification, 20% regularly read journal articles and none had presented research findings as a qualified professional. Radiographers identified time, funding and leadership as being influential in their ability to engage with research. Other important themes included self-efficacy, differing beliefs about what constitutes research, advanced practice and education. This study offers valuable insight not only into the challenges in developing a research culture but also into key workplace attitudes such as self-efficacy, motivation and the nature of professionalism. The study concludes with recommendations that are of value in the design of a current and informed research strategy for radiographers in New Zealand.en_NZ
dc.language.isoenen_NZ
dc.rightsAll rights reserveden_NZ
dc.subjectdiagnostic radiographic researchen_NZ
dc.subjectdiagnostic radiographersen_NZ
dc.titleInvestigating the engagement of New Zealand diagnostic radiographers with researchen_NZ
dc.typeMasters Thesisen_NZ
dc.rights.holderAuthoren_NZ
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Health Science (Medical Radiation Technology)en_NZ
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_NZ
thesis.degree.grantorUnitec Institute of Technologyen_NZ
dc.subject.marsden110320 Radiology and Organ Imagingen_NZ
dc.identifier.bibliographicCitationHaven, J. (2013). Investigating the engagement of New Zealand diagnostic radiographers with research. (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Science (Medical Radiation Technology)). Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10652/2217en
unitec.pages152en_NZ
dc.contributor.affiliationUnitec Institute of Technologyen_NZ
unitec.publication.placeAuckland, New Zealanden_NZ
unitec.advisor.principalPeel, Simon
unitec.advisor.associatedHenwood, Suzanne
unitec.institution.studyareaHealth Sciences
dc.identifier.wikidataQ112900277


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