Diagnostic radiographers' perceptions of professional identity in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
J Med Radiat Sci
; 71(1): 142-149, 2024 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The study explored and described the professional identity of diagnostic radiographers in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.METHODS:
The methodology employed for the study was qualitative, exploratory and descriptive design. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with thirteen diagnostic radiographers from private, public practices and individually owned practices. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the responses underwent thematic analysis and used Braun and Clarke's six steps for analysing qualitative data.RESULTS:
The thematic analysis revealed three themes and six categories. The three themes identified were perceptions of identity, environment influences and organisational institutions.CONCLUSION:
This study provided an insight into the current perspectives of the professional identity of diagnostic radiographers in Johannesburg, South Africa, which reflected a positive professional identity. The three themes identified could inform guidelines for education in diagnostic radiographers' professional identity in the future.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Competência Clínica
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Med Radiat Sci
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
África do Sul