An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs
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Resumo: | This study aims to assess the proficiency level of digital skills, the factors influencing that level and the training needs of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs), due to the differences in technology availability and accessibility, variations in the regulation and education of TR/RTTs in European countries, and the lack of a digital skills framework. An online survey was distributed to TR/RTTs working in Europe to capture their self assessment of proficiency levels of digital skills when performing their clinical role. Information was also gathered regarding training, work experience and level of information and communication tech nology (ICT) skills. Quantitative measures were analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation between variables, and qualitative responses using thematic analysis. 101 respondents from 13 European countries completed the survey. Digital skills in treatment planning followed by management and research were the least developed skills, while the most developed were transversal digital skills followed by digital skills in treatment delivery. The Radio therapy areas of practice where TR/RTT has experience (e.g. Planning Image, Treatment Planning, Treatment), as well as the level of generic ICT skills (communication, content creation and problem solving), was related to the level of proficiency of TR/RTT digital skills. Greater scope of practice and level of generic ICT were associated with a higher level of TR/RTT digital skills. Thematic analysis allowed the identification of new sub-themes to be included in the training of TR/RTTs. Education and training of TR/RTTs should be improved and adapted to the current needs of digitalisation to avoid differences in digital proficiency levels. Implications for practice: Aligning TR/RTTs’ digital skill sets with emerging digitalisation will improve current practice and ensure the best care to all RT patients. |
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An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needsDigital skillsRadiotherapyTechnologyClinical practiceEducationThis study aims to assess the proficiency level of digital skills, the factors influencing that level and the training needs of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs), due to the differences in technology availability and accessibility, variations in the regulation and education of TR/RTTs in European countries, and the lack of a digital skills framework. An online survey was distributed to TR/RTTs working in Europe to capture their self assessment of proficiency levels of digital skills when performing their clinical role. Information was also gathered regarding training, work experience and level of information and communication tech nology (ICT) skills. Quantitative measures were analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation between variables, and qualitative responses using thematic analysis. 101 respondents from 13 European countries completed the survey. Digital skills in treatment planning followed by management and research were the least developed skills, while the most developed were transversal digital skills followed by digital skills in treatment delivery. The Radio therapy areas of practice where TR/RTT has experience (e.g. Planning Image, Treatment Planning, Treatment), as well as the level of generic ICT skills (communication, content creation and problem solving), was related to the level of proficiency of TR/RTT digital skills. Greater scope of practice and level of generic ICT were associated with a higher level of TR/RTT digital skills. Thematic analysis allowed the identification of new sub-themes to be included in the training of TR/RTTs. Education and training of TR/RTTs should be improved and adapted to the current needs of digitalisation to avoid differences in digital proficiency levels. Implications for practice: Aligning TR/RTTs’ digital skill sets with emerging digitalisation will improve current practice and ensure the best care to all RT patients.ElsevierRepositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico do PortoBarbosa, B.Oliveira, C.Bravo, I.Couto, G.Antunes, L.McFadden, S.Hughes, C.McClure, P.Rodrigues, J.Dias, A.G.2023-06-07T10:15:57Z2023-03-042023-03-04T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/23081engBarbosa, B., Oliveira, C., Bravo, I., Couto, J. G., Antunes, L., McFadden, S., Hughes, C., McClure, P., Rodrigues, J., & Dias, A. G. (2023). An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs. Radiography, 29(3), 479–488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2023.02.0091078-817410.1016/j.radi.2023.02.0091532-2831info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-06-14T01:46:40Zoai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/23081Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T18:00:23.874614Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs |
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An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs |
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An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs Barbosa, B. Digital skills Radiotherapy Technology Clinical practice Education |
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An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs |
title_full |
An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs |
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An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs |
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An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs |
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An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs |
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Barbosa, B. |
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Barbosa, B. Oliveira, C. Bravo, I. Couto, G. Antunes, L. McFadden, S. Hughes, C. McClure, P. Rodrigues, J. Dias, A.G. |
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Oliveira, C. Bravo, I. Couto, G. Antunes, L. McFadden, S. Hughes, C. McClure, P. Rodrigues, J. Dias, A.G. |
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Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico do Porto |
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Barbosa, B. Oliveira, C. Bravo, I. Couto, G. Antunes, L. McFadden, S. Hughes, C. McClure, P. Rodrigues, J. Dias, A.G. |
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Digital skills Radiotherapy Technology Clinical practice Education |
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Digital skills Radiotherapy Technology Clinical practice Education |
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This study aims to assess the proficiency level of digital skills, the factors influencing that level and the training needs of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs), due to the differences in technology availability and accessibility, variations in the regulation and education of TR/RTTs in European countries, and the lack of a digital skills framework. An online survey was distributed to TR/RTTs working in Europe to capture their self assessment of proficiency levels of digital skills when performing their clinical role. Information was also gathered regarding training, work experience and level of information and communication tech nology (ICT) skills. Quantitative measures were analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation between variables, and qualitative responses using thematic analysis. 101 respondents from 13 European countries completed the survey. Digital skills in treatment planning followed by management and research were the least developed skills, while the most developed were transversal digital skills followed by digital skills in treatment delivery. The Radio therapy areas of practice where TR/RTT has experience (e.g. Planning Image, Treatment Planning, Treatment), as well as the level of generic ICT skills (communication, content creation and problem solving), was related to the level of proficiency of TR/RTT digital skills. Greater scope of practice and level of generic ICT were associated with a higher level of TR/RTT digital skills. Thematic analysis allowed the identification of new sub-themes to be included in the training of TR/RTTs. Education and training of TR/RTTs should be improved and adapted to the current needs of digitalisation to avoid differences in digital proficiency levels. Implications for practice: Aligning TR/RTTs’ digital skill sets with emerging digitalisation will improve current practice and ensure the best care to all RT patients. |
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Barbosa, B., Oliveira, C., Bravo, I., Couto, J. G., Antunes, L., McFadden, S., Hughes, C., McClure, P., Rodrigues, J., & Dias, A. G. (2023). An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs. Radiography, 29(3), 479–488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2023.02.009 1078-8174 10.1016/j.radi.2023.02.009 1532-2831 |
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