Relationship Between Professional Behaviors and Radiologic Technologists' Demographics.

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  • Author(s): Aaron L;Aaron L; Haynes KW; Haynes KW
  • Source:
    Radiologic technology [Radiol Technol] 2024 Jul; Vol. 95 (6), pp. 415-423.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: American Society Of Radiologic Technologists Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0401256 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1943-5657 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00338397 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Radiol Technol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Albuquerque Nm : American Society Of Radiologic Technologists
      Original Publication: Baltimore [etc.]
    • Subject Terms:
      Technology, Radiologic* ; Professionalism*; Humans ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Demography ; Allied Health Personnel
    • Abstract:
      Purpose: To determine whether the professional behaviors of radiologic technologists differ based on demographic variables.
      Methods: An invitation was sent to 10 000 radiologic technologists to participate in the study. Participants completed the Haynes Scale of Professionalism for Radiologic Technology and answered demographic questions. Kruskal-Wallis tests and analyses of variance were conducted to identify the relationship between demographic variables and professional behaviors. Post hoc analyses were performed to identify differences between groups.
      Results: A significant difference was identified for the demographic variable of age and the professionalism subscale of quality patient care ( P < .001). The demographic variable of years as a technologist had significant differences with the subscales of quality patient care ( P = .007), ethical performance ( P = .008), personal and professional development ( P = .02), and the total professionalism score ( P = .01). A significant difference was found for the highest degree and the subscale of quality patient care ( P = .007).
      Discussion: The demographic variables of age, years as a technologist, and highest degree affected the technologist's professional behavior scores. Technologists who were older or had more years of experience had higher professional behavior scores.
      Conclusion: Certain demographic variables can affect the professional behavior of technologists. These results help to highlight the factors that influence the development of professional behaviors.
      (© 2024 American Society of Radiologic Technologists.)
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: behaviors; demographics; professionalism; values
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240730 Date Completed: 20240730 Latest Revision: 20240823
    • Publication Date:
      20240826
    • Accession Number:
      39079731