Evaluation of the Satisfaction of Undergraduate Radiological Sciences Students Toward their Clinical Training Experience

Abstract
Background: Radiology plays a very important role in health care system. Nowadays, most of the diagnoses are based on it.
Aim of Study: To evaluate radiological sciences students' satisfaction toward their clinical training experience and to compare their levels of satisfaction experienced at a university hospital and a Ministry of Health (MOH) Hospital.
Material and Methods: A total of 92 radiology students from four levels in addition to internship were included in this study. A data collection sheet was constructed by the researcher to assess students' satisfaction toward their clinical training experience. The survey was designed to evaluate students' satisfaction during clinical experience in general and to compare the level of satisfaction of students in two hospitals, one was university affiliated and the other was MOH affiliated.
Results: Students' mean satisfaction scores were within the "satisfied" range. However, participant students were mainly dissatisfied with their training at the MOH hospital. The item with least satisfaction was related to the hospital staff being friendly and approachable (40.2%), while the item with highest satisfaction was related to adequacy and acces-sibility of learning resources at hospital (64.1%). Students enjoyed their training significantly more at university hospital (p=0.008); the staff were significantly less friendly at the MOH hospital (p=0.018); internship was significantly more preferred at the university hospital (p<0.001); and students felt as part of the team during their placement significantly less at the MOH hospital (p<0.001).
Conclusions: Radiological sciences students are mainly satisfied with their clinical training. They enjoyed training at the university hospital more than at a MOH hospital. Students' feedback should be regularly taken to ensure that they receive the best placement and training environment. Educational and training institutions, supervisors and clinical trainers must collaborate to develop and implement strategies in order to improve practice.