How Communication Apprehension Influences Radiologic Technology Students' Messages

Author

Denise Orth, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/SAZP3557

Date of Award

Spring 2006

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Communication Studies

Advisor

Carolyn Sue Strohkirch

Abstract

Health care today is rapidly becoming a patient-focused environment where emphasis is placed on the professional patient relationship. Communication is a significant component in the relationship and establishing a rapport with the patient is vital. To gain insight regarding student communication apprehension, utilization of communication surveys may be sought. This study will identify the influence of communication apprehension on radiologic technology students and interactions with patients. From the selected radiology programs, results proved students experience higher communication apprehension than other health care personnel. Data was gathered to deter mine the effect of experience on student communication apprehension.

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Recommended Citation

Orth, Denise, "How Communication Apprehension Influences Radiologic Technology Students' Messages" (2006). Master's Theses. 2993.
DOI: 10.58809/SAZP3557
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2993

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© 2006 Denise Orth