Please help with my assignment.
Write a 2700-word Narrative Review on the topic above. Challenge my hypothesis. No chatgpt/no AI to be used.
Weighting: 50%
Hypothesis:
The incorporation of reporting
radiographers would be an advantageous addition to medical imaging diagnosis in
Australia.
Intro and Methodology ALREADY WRITTEN:
Introduction/Background
In Australia, it is
presently outside the scope of practice for diagnostic radiographers to report
formally on medical imaging examinations (Wood, 2022). Whilst the adoption of
advanced practice roles, which incorporate reporting radiographers, has been well
established internationally, acceptance and implementation of clinical
reporting by trained radiographers in Australia have been slow (Wood, 2022).
This presents a valuable case for investigation.
Diagnostic radiographers are
an indispensable part of the diagnostic pathway and have proven to be
well-equipped to learn new skills and competencies (McConnell & Baird,
2017). Studies propose that upskilling
and role development benefit the individual and create a more collaborative
workforce (Field & Snaith, 2013). Research also suggests radiographer
reporting can improve patient service delivery and be advantageous to
expediting the diagnosis and review of clinically significant findings to the
Radiologist (Page, Bernoth, & Davidson, 2014). If the transfer of responsibilities is viable
and patient care is improved, its implementation should be seriously
considered.
Several challenges
exist in implementing such responsibility in Australia. The establishment of
standardised and quality-controlled reporting guidelines, along with support
from regulatory frameworks and professional bodies, poses a barrier to its
enactment. Moreso, there remains resistance from radiologists and medical
professionals, driven by concerns regarding professional boundaries, tradition,
and collaboration, which can impede the acceptance of radiographer reporting.
Research also suggests that comprehensive education and training programs should
concentrate on developing specific skills that align with the responsibilities
of radiographers, namely image interpretation proficiency, refining clinical
decision-making, and fostering effective communication skills, rather than upskilling into more advanced practice roles.
This narrative review will look
into the current literature surrounding the adoption of clinical reporting by
radiographers in Australia, with a primary focus on the barriers that impede
its implementation and why a formalised approach to radiographer reporting can
be justified.
Methodology
A
comprehensive search for
relevant articles was conducted using electronic databases
such as Google Scholar, International Journal of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Therapy, ScienceDirect, PubMed Central, and Ovid
MEDLINE. The main search
terms used to find the articles were (“Radiographer”) AND (“Scope”) OR
(“Radiographer”) AND (“Advance”) OR (“Radiographer”) AND (“Australia and
limited”) OR (“Radiograph*”) AND (“skill and report*”). From this search, any
peer-reviewed publications matching the search items were selected. Articles
were deemed eligible for inclusion if there were English language, full-text
publications and articles
published no earlier than 2013.
Marking rubric:
Introduction (15 points)
Well-developed research question/hypothesis. An interesting topic is relevant to advanced or future practice. An excellent rationale for review was provided.
Discussion (15 points)
An excellent discussion of review findings. An excellent comparison of current relevant literature. An outstanding interpretation of findings and their significance to advanced or future practice. Meaningful conclusion.
Academic Writing and Referencing (10 points)
Advanced academic writing skills demonstrated with excellent structure, referencing, language and grammar. An excellent narrative review.
Role in Australian Practice (10 points)
Excellent use of evidence to discuss the role of this area of advanced or future practice in Australian practice and the potential benefits to patients and/or the health care system and professional practice.