Exploring factors behind first-year radiation therapy students' decision to pursue the profession at english-language institutions in Canada
While research dedicated solely to radiation therapy remains limited, drawing inspiration from recruitment strategies and resource allocation models utilized in other allied healthcare professions can be invaluable. Shared factors like altruism and job stability justify integrating radiation therapy into broader healthcare recruitment initiatives. Targeted recruitment campaigns and accessible resources can raise awareness about the profession. Further research is warranted to explore these factors.
Authors
- Cynthia Palmaria (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3385-3435)
- J.-M. Boisvert
- Eden Huang
- Deanna Missins
- Shayla Quach
Institutions
- University of Alberta (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences
- Published
- 2025-04-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101906
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Radiology practices and education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.72