Thesis (MTech (Radiography))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2006 / This research was performed to obtain consensus of opinion on the clinical
competencies required of newly qualified diagnostic radiographers in South Africa in an
attempt to improve alignment between educational practices, assessment practices and
workplace requirements.
Methods: The Delphi technique, an effective group communication process was
employed to recruit a panel of experts representing the radiography profession in South
Africa. Three rounds of structured questionnaires together with controlled feedback
were sent to the panel members for comment. The same four point Likert scale was
employed in all three rounds of the questionnaire. Consensus of opinion was predetermined
at >75% agreement for each clinical competency.
Results: Response rates for rounds I, 2 and 3 were: 84% (n=49), 78% (n=45) and 69%
(n = 40) respectively. Of the 109 clinical competencies listed in the first round
questionnaire, 94 (86%) achieved consensus as being necessary clinical competencies
required of newly qualified diagnostic radiographers. The remainders were further
investigated in terms of whether they should be excluded or included in role extension
possibilities. An additional 22 clinical competencies were also suggested by the panel
in round I and further developed in subsequent rounds
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:cput/oai:localhost:20.500.11838/1557 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Creators | Davidson, Florence Elizabeth |
| Publisher | Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/za/ |
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