How to run successful tutor-training programs for radiographers: A systematic review and considerations for future perspectives

IF 1.3 Q3 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jmir.2024.01.009

Elena Scaramelli , Andrea Roletto , Giuseppe Roberto Bonfitto , Simone Vito Fasulo , Diego Catania

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Abstract

Introduction

Healthcare professions differ from each other, therefore need different approaches in teaching clinical practices. While teaching and learning designs for medical students are widely present on databases, few information is available for radiographers. The aim of this research is to define tools and knowledge needed to develop successful tutor-training programs that can be cross-cutting and inter-disciplinary for radiography profession, taking inspiration from other healthcare professions’ programs since the paucity of evidence for radiographers.

Methods

A systematic review (PubMed/Embase) was performed according to the PRISMA checklist. Original articles on learning environment related to healthcare practitioners were included. Inclusion criteria comprehended articles covering design and frameworks of peer-assisted-learning (PAL) programs and training-the-trainer (TTT) curricula, skills required to become tutors, tips to install successful tutor-training programs along with benefits for tutors involved. From 1618 retrieved articles, after two selection rounds, 15 articles met the inclusion criteria.

Results

Out of the 15 articles, none is addressed to radiographers and only 7 % (1/15) to other healthcare professions, opposed to the 93 % (14/15) addressed to medical students. All articles discuss feedback providing, 66 % (10/15) debates which the best behaviour to maintain towards students is to maximize learning, and 46 % (7/15) inform about the importance of briefing and de-briefing activities. An identical percentage (46 %, 7/15) underlines the advantages of tutoring experiences. 11 articles (73 %) enhance that tutors aren't adequately trained to carry out tutoring activities.

Discussion

Through curricula designed on TTT and PAL programs, radiographers are provided with necessary teachings and frameworks to set up effective training paths. Few institutes promote educational tutor-training courses, even though these are beneficial both for tutors and students, consolidating professionals’ knowledge and maximizing students’ practical skills.

Conclusion

Offering tutor-training curricula contributes to the development of radiographers as teachers, providing them with guiding principles to improve their formative skills towards future colleagues, therefore optimizing efficacy and effectiveness of programs.

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Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING-

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2.30

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11.10%

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231

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53 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences is the official peer-reviewed journal of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. This journal is published four times a year and is circulated to approximately 11,000 medical radiation technologists, libraries and radiology departments throughout Canada, the United States and overseas. The Journal publishes articles on recent research, new technology and techniques, professional practices, technologists viewpoints as well as relevant book reviews.