Table 2: A-D) Tally of statements from the survey with the corresponding responses.
2A. Training Requirement |
Entirely Dis- agree |
Partly Dis- agree |
Dis- agree (Total) |
Neutral |
Agree (Total) |
Partly Agree |
Entirely Agree |
Total |
Result |
1. Priority is given to radiology research by the society |
5 (2.1) |
29 (12.3) |
34 (14.4) |
86 (36.4) |
116 (49.2) |
86 (36.4) |
30 (12.7) |
236 (100) |
UNDE- CIDED |
2. Radiology research should be included as part of all training programs |
7 (3.0) |
9 (3.8) |
16 (6.8) |
48 (20.3) |
173 (73.0) |
93 (39.2) |
80 (33.8) |
237 (100) |
YES |
3. Radiology research should be a requirement for all trainees |
11 (4.7) |
8 (3.4) |
19 (8.1) |
59 (25.1) |
157 (66.8) |
86 (36.6) |
71 (30.2) |
235 (100) |
YES |
4. There should be more emphasis on radiology research projects between hospitals |
0 (0.0) |
6 (2.6) |
6 (2.6) |
71 (30.3) |
157 (67.1) |
104 (44.4) |
53 (22.6) |
234 (100) |
YES |
5.There should be more research collaborations between radiology and other specialties |
0 (0.0) |
2 (0.9) |
2 (0.9) |
24 (10.2) |
209 (88.9) |
112 (47.7) |
97 (41.3) |
235 (100) |
YES |
2B. Knowledge and institutional actions regarding research |
Entirely Dis- agree |
Partly Dis- agree |
Dis- agree (Total) |
Neutral |
Agree (Total) |
Partly Agree |
Entirely Agree |
Total |
Result |
6. My knowledge about radiology research is sufficient |
13 (5.5) |
62 (26.3) |
75 (31.8) |
111 (47.0) |
50 (21.2) |
47 (19.9) |
3 (1.3) |
236 (100) |
UNDECIDED |
7. Radiology research workshops and trainings will enhance my competence to produce quality research |
1 (0.4) |
3 (1.3) |
4 (1.7) |
37 (15.6) |
196 (82.7) |
92 (38.8) |
104 (43.9) |
237 (100) |
YES |
8. The institution I am in provides constant research activities and workshops for their trainees |
6 (2.5) |
35 (14.8) |
41 (17.4) |
71 (30.1) |
124 (52.5) |
83 (35.2) |
41 (17.4) |
236 (100) |
YES |
9. I will be able to produce more research if given a protected time to do it |
0 (0.0) |
7 (3.0) |
7 (3.0) |
25 (10.6) |
204 (86.4) |
81 (34.3) |
123 (52.1) |
236 (100) |
YES |
10. There should be more administrative support for radiology research |
1 (0.4) |
1 (0.4) |
2 (0.8) |
29 (12.3) |
204 (86.8) |
95 (40.4) |
109 (46.4) |
235 (100) |
YES |
11. Sufficient financial support is needed in order to help me produce more research in radiology |
1 (0.4) |
3 (1.3) |
4 (1.7) |
32 (13.6) |
199 (84.7) |
98 (41.7) |
101 (43.0) |
235 (100) |
YES |
12. Rewards and recognitions should be given to those who are able to do innovative radiology research and publish them |
0 (0.0) |
2 (0.8) |
2 (0.8) |
23 (9.7) |
211 (89.4) |
67 (28.4) |
144 (61.0) |
236 (100) |
YES |
13. Accessible facilities and equipment will help me construct better research in radiology |
0 (0.0) |
1 (0.4) |
1 (0.4) |
22 (9.3) |
213 (90.3) |
90 (38.1) |
123 (52.1) |
236 (100) |
YES |
14. Publishing research in radiology is financially burdening |
1 (0.4) |
9 (3.8) |
10 (4.2) |
71 (30.0) |
156 (65.8) |
92 (38.8) |
64 (27.0) |
237 (100) |
YES |
2C. Mentoring |
Entirely Dis- agree |
Partly Dis- agree |
Dis- agree (Total) |
Neutral |
Agree (Total) |
Partly Agree |
Entirely Agree |
Total |
Result |
15. Having a research mentor in radiology is helpful |
0 (0.0) |
1 (0.4) |
1 (0.4) |
14 (5.9) |
221 (93.6) |
53 (22.5) |
168 (71.2) |
236 (100) |
YES |
16. Having senior consultants who are also researchers motivates me to become a researcher |
2 (0.8) |
6 (2.5) |
8 (3.4) |
27 (11.4) |
202 (85.2) |
70 (29.5) |
132 (55.7) |
237 (100) |
YES |
17. I have a mentor/staff whom I can ask freely anything about research |
4 (1.7) |
17 (7.2) |
21 (8.9) |
63 (26.7) |
152 (64.4) |
86 (36.4) |
66 (28.0) |
236 (100) |
YES |
18. My consultants are supportive of me doing research |
2 (0.8) |
6 (2.5) |
8 (3.4) |
60 (25.4) |
168 (71.2) |
96 (40.7) |
72 (30.5) |
236 (100) |
YES |
19. My consultants encourage me to present our research locally and internationally |
1 (0.4) |
9 (3.8) |
10 (4.2) |
77 (32.5) |
150 (63.3) |
96 (40.5) |
54 (22.8) |
237 (100) |
YES |
20. My consultants give priority to doing radiology research |
3 (1.3) |
23 (9.7) |
26 (11.0) |
83 (35.0) |
128 (54.0) |
87 (36.7) |
41 (17.3) |
237 (100) |
YES |
21. Doing research with my peers in radiology promotes teamwork and camaraderie |
2 (0.9) |
5 (2.1) |
7 (3.0) |
58 (24.8) |
169 (72.2) |
114 (48.7) |
55 (23.5) |
234 (100) |
YES |
2D. Personal fulfillment and future effect of research on the trainee |
Entirely Dis- agree |
Partly Dis- agree |
Dis- agree (Total) |
Neutral |
Agree (Total) |
Partly Agree |
Entirely Agree |
Total |
Result |
22. Research is an integral part of my success as a radiologist |
7 (3.0) |
17 (7.3) |
24 (10.3) |
74 (31.8) |
135 (57.9) |
102 (43.8) |
33 (14.2) |
233 (100) |
YES |
23. I believe research will help me grow as a more competent radiologist |
4 (1.7) |
11 (4.7) |
15 (6.4) |
63 (26.9) |
156 (66.7) |
106 (45.3) |
50 (21.4) |
234 (100) |
YES |
24. Doing research in radiology is a matter of talent |
10 (4.3) |
32 (13.9) |
42 (18.3) |
70 (30.4) |
118 (51.3) |
90 (39.1) |
28 (12.2) |
230 (100) |
YES |
25. There is no reward in doing research in radiology |
38 (16.3) |
63 (27.0) |
101 (43.3) |
85 (36.5) |
47 (20.2) |
38 (16.3) |
9 (3.9) |
233 (100) |
UNDE-CIDED |
26. There is not enough financial gain in doing research in radiology |
6 (2.6) |
38 (16.4) |
44 (19.0) |
99 (42.7) |
89 (38.3) |
73 (31.5) |
16 (6.9) |
232 (100) |
UNDE- CIDED |
27. Having a radiology research paper published is greatly fulfilling |
0 (0.0) |
5 (2.1) |
5 (2.1) |
49 (21.0) |
179 (76.8) |
95 (40.8) |
84 (36.1) |
233 (100) |
YES |
28. The only benefit of publishing is to improve my resumé |
28 (12.0) |
61 (26.2) |
89 (38.2) |
83 (35.6) |
61 (26.2) |
51 (21.9) |
10 (4.3) |
233 (100) |
UNDE- CIDED |
29. Publishing a radiology research paper is valuable in securing a position in my institution |
12 (5.2) |
19 (8.2) |
31 (13.4) |
100 (43.1) |
101 (43.5) |
80 (34.5) |
21 (9.1) |
232 (100) |
UNDE- CIDED |
30. Being able to publish a successful radiology research is an exciting experience |
3 (1.3) |
10 (4.3) |
13 (5.6) |
64 (27.6) |
155 (66.8) |
104 (44.8) |
51 (22.0) |
232 (100) |
YES |
31. I am able to contribute to the society when I do research |
4 (1.7) |
5 (2.2) |
9 (3.9) |
55 (23.7) |
168 (72.4) |
114 (49.1) |
54 (23.3) |
232 (100) |
YES |
32. Doing research is also a way on how I can help patients |
2 (0.9) |
5 (2.2) |
7 (3.0) |
54 (23.3) |
171 (73.7) |
116 (50.0) |
55 (23.7) |
232 (100) |
YES |
33. I do research because it is interesting |
16 (6.9) |
31 (13.4) |
47 (20.3) |
94 (40.5) |
91 (39.2) |
75 (32.3) |
16 (6.9) |
232 (100) |
UNDE-CIDED |