Written from the perspective of a diagnostic radiography educator, this book introduces readers to ethnography as a methodology and examines how an ethnographic researcher sees the world in which they live.
Author(s): Ruth M. Strudwick
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 146
City: Cham
Contents
1: Introduction to Ethnography and the Ethnographic Researcher
Introduction
Autobiographical Information About the Author
The Ethnographic Researcher
Background and Rationale for the Book and How to Read/Use It
Introduction to and Overview of My Doctoral Research
References
2: Ethnographic Methods
Introduction
Access to the Field
Ethics
Observation
Interviews and Focus Groups
Reviewing Documents and Artefacts
Data Analysis
Summary
References
3: Working as a Diagnostic Radiographer: Relationships with Colleagues
Introduction
Use of Dark Humour
Teamworking and Communication
Diagnostic Radiographer Relationships with Radiologists
Discussion and Story Telling
Role Modelling
Summary
References
4: Working as a Diagnostic Radiographer: Structure and Environment
Introduction
Blame Culture
Structure, Organisation and Routine
Workflow
Behaviour in Different Areas
Summary
References
5: Working as a Diagnostic Radiographer: The Role of the Diagnostic Radiographer
Introduction
The Radiographic Image
Views About Research, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Evidence-Based Practice
Extended Role and Barriers
Dealing with Radiation
Summary
References
6: Radiography Education
Introduction
Transition from Practice to Education/Academia
Autonomous Practice
No Set Hours
An Increase in Administrative Tasks and the Use of Email
Pressure to Develop Teaching Skills and Academic Scholarship
Different ‘Language’ Used
More Meetings
Travel
Time Constraints and Deadlines to Work To
Policies, Processes and Procedures to Follow
Information Technology Skills Are Needed
Constant Change and the Need to Adapt
The Culture of Academia
Different Professional Backgrounds
The Diagnostic Radiography Academic
Summary
References
7: Interprofessional Learning and Working
Introduction
Background
Themes
Tribalism and Culture
Communication
Lack of Understanding
Summary
References
8: Relationships with Service Users and Values-Based Practice
Introduction
Involvement with Patients
Task-Focussed Interactions
Time Pressures and Waiting Times
Labelling Patients
Values-Based Practice
Summary
References
9: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary
Reflections
Leaving the Field and Writing an Ethnography
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
Index
