TRAINING ON RADIOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION OF RADIOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES FOR HEALTH WORKERS IN PRIMARY SERVICE FACILITIES AT HAJI ADAM MALIK GENERAL HOSPITAL
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https://doi.org/10.47652/hablumminannas.v1i2.811Abstract
The Indonesian healthcare sector faces critical challenges in providing quality, effective, and efficient radiology services, particularly in primary care facilities, which directly impact diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, and operational efficiency. The gap in knowledge and skills in comprehensive radiology management and radiographic technique optimization among healthcare workers is a pressing issue, exacerbated by the increasing trend in the use of radiographic modalities and the demand for adoption of best practices. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a specially designed training program to improve the knowledge, skills, and practices of radiology management and radiographic technique optimization among healthcare workers at the primary care facility of Haji Adam Malik General Hospital. This study measured changes before and after the training intervention, based on the theoretical framework of adult learning (andragogy) and training effectiveness, and tested the hypothesis that participation in the training would result in significant improvements in knowledge scores, practical skills, and perceived effectiveness. Using a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test approach without a control group, the study involved 45 healthcare workers (25 radiology technicians, 10 general practitioners, 10 nurses) selected through purposive sampling. The instruments used included a validated knowledge questionnaire and a reliable skills observation sheet. Results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge scores from 65.2% to 88.7% (t = 15.89; p < 0.001; effect size = 2.35) and in practical skills scores from 70.5% to 92.1% (t = 12.50; p < 0.001; effect size = 2.01). Secondary analysis also revealed high satisfaction with the materials and instructors, as well as increased perceptions of the importance of interprofessional collaboration. In conclusion, this training program proved highly effective in improving the competency of healthcare workers in primary care facilities, contributing to the theoretical literature on the implementation of needs-centered healthcare training, and providing strong practical implications for hospital management to adopt similar programs for the continuous improvement of radiology services. These recommendations include integrating this training program into continuing professional development and further study of its long-term impact
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