Trinidad-and-Tabago-Congerss-Abstract-Book

20 th ISRRT World Congress 2018
Hosted by
Website: www.isrrt2018.org.tt
Email: queries@isrrt2018.org.tt
factors necessary for successful advanced radiographic practice adoption. The findings of this study will provide key
criteria necessary for the successful adoption of advanced practice that can be applied to clinical practice environments.
Introduction of Reporting Radiographers in a Danish Department of Radiology -
Professional Role Development, Management and Perspectives
Pica Andersen
Head Radiographer, Hospital Little Belt, Kolding, Denmark
AP2-2
Purpose: Due to a shortage of Radiologists in Scandinavia, many Departments of Radiology already have, or are
considering educating, Radiographers to report plain musculoskeletal radiographs. The Society of Radiologists has
shown resistance towards the concept and this resistance has caused conflicts locally. The number of plain
radiographs, CT and MRI scans is constantly increasing at Kolding Emergency Hospital, making it is necessary for to
educate Reporting Radiographers to meet the demands for rapid reporting of examinations.
Methods: We began educating our Reporting Radiographers in 2009 at Birmingham University and at The University
of Southern Denmark. Initially we experienced resistance prior to and during the introduction. We also had varying
difficulties during implementation that are often seen when introducing new concepts like professional role
development.
Five years after introduction of Reporting Radiographers we performed interviews with the musculoskeletal Radiologists
at our department to uncover their views on Radiographers reporting. To gain information with greater detail and depth
unstructured interviews with open ended questions was performed.
Results: The department now employs 4 Reporting Radiographers. The interviews with the Radiologists showed that
the Reporting Radiographers are of great value to the department and that their work is appreciated. They report
radiographs and acts as a link between Radiologists and Radiographers bringing a greater understanding of each
other´s work. Consequently communication and collaboration is enhanced which improves image quality beneficial to
the patients. Furthermore the Radiologists now have more time to report and focus on MRI and CT scans.
Conclusion: Kolding Department of Radiology has experienced ups and downs in the process of educating Reporting
Radiographers and now experience success. We wish to share our experiences and the “do´s and don’ts” from a
management perspective to other departments whom are considering implementing reporting radiographers, and
perhaps help them get an easier start.
Advanced Practice Coordinator- Emerging Practice in Radiology
AP2-3
Sean Richardson
Medical Radiation Technologist, William Osler Health System; Humber River Hospital & University of Liverpool, Canada
Purpose: The increased demands for medical services concomitant with the shortage of healthcare personnel has
forced a change in the delivery of healthcare services. From a radiological perspective there are a number of
approaches that have been instituted to address the changing healthcare system. One such approach is the emerging
practice of Advanced Practice Coordinator (APC), successfully instituted at three healthcare institutions in Ontario
Canada.
The Advanced Practice Coordinator role was designed to optimize imaging services by delegating certain radiological
responsibilities once performed by radiologists to specially trained imaging technologists. The original responsibilities
included, but are not limited to, working with inpatient programs and other team members to resolve issues, triage and
scheduling inpatient referrals and expediting patient transportation. However, this role continues to evolve.
The APC plays a pivotal role in the provision of appropriate patient preparation for requested imaging procedures by
using clinical expertise, leadership and understanding of the organization, medical directives and decision-making to
improve access and quality of care. Applicants to this position (APC) must possess a professional designation in one
of the imaging professions along with a minimum of 5 years recent relevant clinical experience in Diagnostic imaging,
ability to implement and evaluate planned changes, ability to define specific areas of practice, ability to supervise others
20 th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologist, World Congress
April 12 – 15, 2018 • Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad, W.I.
Website: www.isrrt2018.org.tt Email: queries@isrrt2018.org.tt