Ramos SV, Lazo PMA, Ávila SM

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: The imaging technologist applies the technological procedures in mammography for early screening of breast cancer, a health problem that is the second cause of death of the female sex in Cuba, which demands a qualified service.
Objective: To assess the usefulness of the self-improvement strategy in mammography that contributes to the improvement of the imaging technologist´s professional performance in Havana.
Methods: A descriptive, longitudinal and prospective investigation was carried out between October 2014 and July 2016. The study sample included 26 imaging technologists in charge of performing mammography at 9 imaging services in Havana. Non-probabilistic intentional sampling was used for the selection. The theoretical methods used were the historic-logical, synthetic analysis, induction- -deduction, a systemic approach system, and the systematization of international and national research; for the empirical investigations we applied the survey, the interview, the performance test and scientific observation.
Results: In the implementation stage, positive changes in the imaging technologist's professional performance could be observed. Positive changes were achieved in the 30 indicators studied, although the maximum level was only reached by four.
Conclusions: The self-improvement process is associated to the improvement of professional performance, allowing the imaging technologists to participate in multidisciplinary health teams, for the benefit of patients and their families, by becoming a socially active force capable of assuming, from creative and innovative positions, the imprint of scientific advances for the early screening of breast cancer.