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November 25th: Why isn’t there an evidence-based radiography?

In an ideal world all healthcare professionals (including radiographers and medical radiation professionals) would deliver care based on the best available evidence, ensuring best outcomes and optimal use of resources. Unfortunately, we know this is often not the case. Zachary Munn’s article calls for structural changes to enable the development of an evidence-based radiography. Read, reflect and come and chat! Munn et al. Why isn’t there an evidence-based radiography? Reflections and a call to action Radiography. S14-S16, 26(2) 2020 This article was part of the Translating Research into Practice Radiography special issue edited by Peter Hogg and Mark F. McEntee. Read the accompanying blog by Dr. Michael Neep “Are you questioning your practice?” THEMES T1: What does evidence-based practice mean to you? T2: Does your department give you dedicated time to be scheduled into rosters for staff to conduct activities such as quality improvement, policy review, journal clubs, research, continuous professional development or planning meetings? T3: How can we help to develop a culture of research and further academic development within the profession? T4: All radiographers do not need to conduct research. However, do you feel that you are capable of appraising research and translating evidence-based practice into your everyday practice? If not, how could you improve? Additional reading: Evidence-based Practice for Medical Radiation Technologists Cindy N. Murphy, BHSc, RTR, ACR and Roberta L. Sharp, BSc, MA, RTR, ACR Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences 40 (2009) 148-154 Hafslund, B., Clare, J., Graverholt, B., & Wammen Nortvedt, M. (2008). Evidence-based radiography. Radiography, 14(4), 343–348. doi:10.1016/j.radi.2008.01.003 Times: Vancouver 12pm (25th) /Edmonton 1pm (25th) /Toronto 3pm (25th) /UK 8pm (25th)/Brisbane 6am (26th) Sydney & Melbourne 7am (26th) /Auckland 9am (26th)

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