1. Results of the Radiography Role Extension Research Survey
Researchers:
Mable Kekana
Lynda Swindon
Joseph Mathobisa
Professional Board for Radiography and Clinical Technology
2018/12/03

2. Feedback from Radiographers and Radiologists.
A comparison of the opinions of radiographers and radiologists regarding role extension for diagnostic radiographers in South Africa: A survey conducted by the Radiography and Clinical Technology Professional Board.
2018/12/03

3. Gender
Radiographers
Radiologists
80.0%
20.0%
27.5%
72.5%
2018/12/03

4. Age category Radiologists Radiographers 2018/12/03 21 to 30 years
20.5% 80
31 to 40 years
25.6%
100
41 to 50 years
30.4%
119
51 and above
23.5% 92
21 to 30 years
0.0%
31 to 40 years
39.2% 20
41 to 50 years
25.5% 13
51 and above
35.3% 18
2018/12/03

5. Radiographers Radiologists
How many years of clinical experience do you have after your graduation?
Radiographers
Radiologists
0 to 5 years
15.6% 61
6 to 10 years
13.8% 54
11 to 20 years
30.3%
118
21 years and above
40.3%
157
0 to 5 years
27.5% 14
6 to 10 years
5.9% 3
11 to 20 years
21 years and above
39.2% 20
2018/12/03

6. In which province are you currently practicing?
Radiographers
Radiologists
Eastern Cape
8.6% 31
Free State
4.4% 16
Gauteng
30.1%
109
Kwazulu- Natal
24.3% 88
Limpopo
3.3% 12
Mpumalanga
4.7% 17
Northern Cape
1.4% 5
North West
3.9% 14
Western Cape
19.3% 70
Eastern Cape
4.5% 2
Free State
9.1% 4
Gauteng
40.9% 18
Kwazulu- Natal
18.2% 8
Limpopo
2.3% 1
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
0.0%
North West
Western Cape
2018/12/03

7. Indicate the type of institution you are practicing in?
Radiologists
Radiographers
State Institution
36.9%
140
Private Radiology Practice
36.4%
138
Technical Company
0.8% 3
Own Private Practice
6.9% 26
Academic Institution
9.0% 34
Other (please specify)
10.0% 38
State Institution
29.8% 14
Private Radiology Practice
46.8% 22
Technical Company
2.1% 1
Own Private Radiology Practice
8.5% 4
Academic Institution
4.3% 2
Other (please specify)
2018/12/03

8. If you are in a State Institution - what level is it?
Radiologists
Radiographers
Tertiary hospital
40.0% 66
Regional hospital
23.0% 38
District hospital
24.8% 41
Community Health Centre
6.7% 11
Local government
5.5% 9
Tertiary hospital
61.1% 11
Regional hospital
22.2% 4
District hospital
11.1% 2
Community Health Centre
0.0%
Local government
5.6% 1
2018/12/03