The concept of caring: Perceptions of radiation therapists |
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| Authors: | Amanda Bolderston Donna Lewis Martin J. Chai |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9, Canada;2. Radiation Therapy, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;3. Radiation Therapy, Medical Radiation Sciences, The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;1. Radiation Therapy Department, Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, ON, Canada;2. Radiation Therapy Department, Walker Family Cancer Centre, St. Catharines, ON, Canada;1. Radiation Medicine Program, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada;2. Division of Radiation Oncology, The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada;1. Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton VIC 3800, Australia;2. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States;3. Department of Radiation Oncology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States;1. CancerCare Manitoba, Radiation Therapist, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada;2. Clinical Haematologist, CancerCare Manitoba, University Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada;3. Head and Medical Director, Radiation Oncology Program, CancerCare Manitoba, University Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada;1. School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia;2. Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia;3. Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
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| Abstract: | AimsThis study explores radiation therapists’ understanding and interpretations of the concept of caring within their profession.BackgroundHealth professions’ concepts of care have been explored in disciplines such as nursing and medicine. However, there has been little previous attempt to describe what caring means to radiation therapists.MethodsA qualitative phenomenological approach was used and 27 radiation therapists were interviewed in four focus groups. Discussions were transcribed and analysis was performed to identify themes from the data.ResultsThree overarching themes emerged from the data: human connection established between radiation therapists and patients, technical care as the use of technology and procedures in treatment planning and delivery, and the therapist’s unique identity as compared to other professions.ConclusionsThe concept of care was seen by radiation therapists primarily as a supportive relationship with the patient but they were unable to agree if the technical aspects and procedures were considered a part of caring. Further research is needed to further examine the connection between technology and care. |
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