Barriers and Facilitators in Radiographic Devices and Imaging

The study research questions are examining implementation determinants such as communication and attitude towards adopting new radiographic technologies. It will examine perceived barriers and facilitators to implementing a new device and consider technologists' willingness to use this type of device in their day-to-day practice. This study will involve the recruitment of medical radiation technologists (MRTs) employed at a healthcare centre in North America (Canada or the United States). MRT Participants will be asked to complete a survey that is designed to evaluate the perceived barriers and facilitators that may affect the implementation of a radiographic positioning device. General information including MRT experience and healthcare centre size and location will be collected along with questions derived from implementation constructs in the Consolidated Framework of Implementation Science. The questionnaire primarily collects quantitative responses with some opportunity for short answers to support responses with quantitative usability data. The results of this survey can provide insight into the ability to implement a radiographic positioning aid within different healthcare centres across North America. Understanding the different barriers and facilitators that may exist and their relationship with healthcare centre size or geographical location can inform the implementation plan of a novel positioning aid.

Inclusion criteria

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be currently employed in the United States or Canada
• Currently perform or assist with obtaining diagnostic projection radiographs (plain X-rays) as part of their professional responsibilities
• Provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Responses will be excluded if answered in under two minutes, contained short repossess to open-ended questions or are flagged by Qualtrics bot detection