Lack of Motivation among Radiology Technologists to Conduct Clinical Research at KFSH&RC

Authors

  • Kholoud Abdulaziz Bin Haikel

Keywords:

Radiology, motivation, research, conducting.

Abstract

The Department of Radiology in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center is committed to excellence in research, particularly in pioneering new advances in technological innovation. As one of the top Radiology Departments in the world, it is recognized for its strength in physics, engineering, molecular imaging and clinical medicine.

The Radiology Department provides clinical services in Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Vascular Laboratory, Cross Sectional Imaging (CT) scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). There are also several cooperative interdepartmental activities with the Department of Surgery, Department of Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Emergency, etc.

This study is enlightened the factors that associated with lack of motivation to conduct clinical research within radiology technologists whether this factors are quantitative or qualitative  to improve the research activities within the area and add benefit of our joint clinical projects through participation of faculty from the College of Applied Medical Sciences, School of Medicine and other areas in teaching and learning research activities that enrich the educational experience and create a multidisciplinary collaborative research environment.

Special emphasis is placed on the teaching of radiology technologists both during their internship a year rotation in the department which is part of their regular yearly curriculum and also during their career to help improving the experience and maintain the medical and clinical productivities outcomes. The goal of the research initiative in the Department of Radiology is to apply new and innovative technologies to challenging clinical problems, in order to improve patient health, practice quality, and scientific knowledge.

 

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2015-10-12

How to Cite

Bin Haikel, K. A. (2015). Lack of Motivation among Radiology Technologists to Conduct Clinical Research at KFSH&RC. American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences, 14(2), 178–186. Retrieved from https://asrjetsjournal.org/index.php/American_Scientific_Journal/article/view/1008