| Author: | Yip, Shuk-fun Alice |
| Title: | Is multidisciplinary training beneficial to the core competency development of the Medical Laboratory Technology (MT/MLT) profession |
| Degree: | M.Sc. |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Subject: | Hong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertations. Medical technologists -- Training of. Medical laboratory technology. |
| Department: | Department of Health Technology and Informatics |
| Pages: | viii, 122 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | The clinical laboratory is driven by technology. Expansion in existing laboratory services and implementation of new technologies or automation all influence how the laboratory operates and therefore how the staffs are trained. Much has been written about the impact of cross-training especially on the laboratory operation and management. There has not been any published work from the perspectives of frontline staffs. The study reported here offered a new platform for staffs of various ranks to discuss about the strengths and weaknesses of competency development of the profession and their opinions of cross-training. Various means of methods including review of literatures, adoption of questionnaires and conduction of focus group interviews were used to explore and investigate the benefits and drawback of cross-training as well as its impact on staff competency development. Results of this survey indicate that different staff groups have different concerns regarding cross-training. Theoretically, they acknowledged that cross-training had more benefits on the staff development rather than on the laboratory management. However, practically, they did not encourage cross-training for the frontline which was in contrast to what they had in mind. A likely explanation for this contradicting behaviour is the relative weakness on the competency of communication skills and lack of support of human resources for conducting training of the profession in the Hospital Authority. In spite of it, it is recognized that cross-training is beneficial to the staff competency development and should be promoted. But the implementation of cross-training should be well planned and communicated before its favorable outcomes could be obtained and the utilization of resources could be maximized. The findings and conclusions of this study have significance for managers and educators who are involved in developing staff competency and implementing cross-training program for the profession. |
| Rights: | All rights reserved |
| Access: | restricted access |
Files in This Item:
| File | Description | Size | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b21742406.pdf | For All Users (off-campus access for PolyU Staff & Students only) | 10.1 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
Copyright Undertaking
As a bona fide Library user, I declare that:
- I will abide by the rules and legal ordinances governing copyright regarding the use of the Database.
- I will use the Database for the purpose of my research or private study only and not for circulation or further reproduction or any other purpose.
- I agree to indemnify and hold the University harmless from and against any loss, damage, cost, liability or expenses arising from copyright infringement or unauthorized usage.
By downloading any item(s) listed above, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the copyright undertaking as stated above, and agree to be bound by all of its terms.
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/1341