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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Exploring Radiographers' Engagement in Research: Motivation and Barriers in Five Arab Countries.

Mohamed M Abuzaid, Nissren Tamam, Wiam Elshami, Manal Ibham, Mohammed Aljamal, Simaa Khayal, Ahmed Abdullah, Zuhal Y Hamd, Malene Roland Vils Pedersen

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 5 institutions in 5 countries.

Mohamed M AbuzaidMedical Diagnostic Imaging Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-6320-9878
Nissren TamamDepartment of Physics, College of Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-9709-2754
Wiam ElshamiMedical Diagnostic Imaging Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0003-1342-7452
Manal IbhamMedical Diagnostic Imaging Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-6322-0663
Mohammed AljamalDepartment of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Arab American University, Jenin 11184, Palestine.
Simaa KhayalIndependent Researcher, D04 T6F4 Dublin, Ireland.
Ahmed AbdullahCollege of Medicine, University of Diyala, Diyala 32008, Iraq.
Zuhal Y HamdDepartment of Radiological Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-2895-2284
Malene Roland Vils PedersenDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, 7100 Vejle, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0001-5167-7968
University of Sharjah · AEPrincess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University · SAArab American University · PSUniversity of Diyala · IQUniversity of Southern Denmark · DK

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

(1) Background: This study aims to comprehensively understand the motivations driving radiographers in five Arab countries to engage in research. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study employing an anonymous online survey was conducted for 12 weeks from May to July 2023. The study sample consisted of 250 radiographers, with equal representation from Iraq, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates. (3) Results: Overall, the participants showed limited involvement in research-related activities in all five countries, particularly in presenting at conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Most participants believed research positively impacts their professional development (34.8%) and patient care and outcomes (40%). The participants perceived professional development (36.4%) as a key motivator for research engagement. A significant majority (81.6%) expressed motivation to start research in clinical practice. A total of 66.8% found research opportunities available during clinical practice. Barriers included time constraints (56%), limited resources (47.2%), and lack of support and skills (33.2% and 32%, respectively). (4) Conclusion: This study emphasises the need for targeted strategies to enhance research engagement among radiographers in the Arab region. Addressing barriers, such as time constraints and resource limitations, while leveraging intrinsic motivators, such as professional development, is crucial for fostering a culture of research-driven excellence in radiography.

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Arab countriesmotivationprofessional developmentradiographersresearchresearch engagement

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