Ronnie Lozano

Broschiertes Buch

A Socio-Technical Analysis of Knowledgeable Practice

How do radiation therapists learn new skills to develop a "knowledgeable practice" in a highly technical environment?

Beschreibung

The role of the modern radiation therapist is directed and driven by the organizational system. Changes affecting their role are implemented as a response to changes in the industry. Operations of the modern cancer center, with new and changing treatment technologies bring questions regarding the learning process of radiation therapists at a time when optimal patient care requires informed radiation therapists with good independent judgment abilities. This study used a socio-technical frame providing structure to my research and data analysis according to the multi-layers of socio-technical systems. Three research questions focusing on the organization s infrastructure, info-structure, and info-culture guided this study to answer the broad research question, how do radiation therapists learn new skills to develop a knowledgeable practice in a highly technical environment? Resting on modern socio-technical literature, behavioral patterns and perspectives of technical socialization, and a review of the literature across various industries, I conclude with the argument of the loss of foundational knowledge through a process of knowledge appropriation.

Autor

Dr. Lozano is the chair and a tenured associate professor for the radiation therapy program at Texas State University-San Marcos. He has earned a Ph.D. in adult and professional education. His doctoral work involves a multi-level analysis of factors influencing professional learning and knowledge sharing within modern day cancer centers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 228
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Dezember 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9783659301735
• ISBN-10: 3659301736
• Artikelnr.: 36864192