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A study of the experiences of participants following attendance at a workshop on methods to prevent or reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders amongst sonographers (2011)
Journal Article
Gibbs, V., & Young, P. (2011). A study of the experiences of participants following attendance at a workshop on methods to prevent or reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders amongst sonographers. Radiography, 17(3), 223-229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2011.02.003

A growing number of sonographers are being affected by pain and disability associated with their working practices. Many of these individuals are scanning whilst in considerable discomfort, or having to take sick leave when the pain makes scanning im... Read More about A study of the experiences of participants following attendance at a workshop on methods to prevent or reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders amongst sonographers.

An investigation into the challenges facing the future provision of continuing professional development for allied health professionals in a changing healthcare environment (2011)
Journal Article
Gibbs, V. (2011). An investigation into the challenges facing the future provision of continuing professional development for allied health professionals in a changing healthcare environment. Radiography, 17(2), 152-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2011.01.005

This paper outlines current challenges facing healthcare providers and education providers in trying to ensure Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) are fit for practice, in a climate driven by financial constraints and service improvement directives fr... Read More about An investigation into the challenges facing the future provision of continuing professional development for allied health professionals in a changing healthcare environment.

The development of an innovative approach to postgraduate ultrasound education: An evolving process (2011)
Journal Article
Gibbs, V. (2011). The development of an innovative approach to postgraduate ultrasound education: An evolving process. Radiography, 17(1), 28-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2010.06.002

Increasing economic pressures on higher education institutions to limit the number of modules offered, together with the conflicting pressure from hospital departments requiring an increasingly skilled and flexible workforce, have resulted in the req... Read More about The development of an innovative approach to postgraduate ultrasound education: An evolving process.