KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES OF RADIOLOGIC

TECHNOLOGISTS IN IMAGING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

A Thesis Manuscript Presented to the Faculty of Kidapawan Doctors College,

Incorporated, Department of Radiologic Technology,
Ninoy Aquino Road, Kidapawan, Cotabato

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

KENCH BRYAN F. MAGDALUYO

JAMES O. QUIRANTE JR.

June 2023
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APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE

The thesis entitled, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST IN IMAGING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE,
prepared and submitted by JAMES QUIRANTE JR. and KENCH BRYAN
MAGDALUYO in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY has been examined
and is hereby endorsed for approval and acceptance.

CEDRICK B. MELAÑO, LPT, RRT, MPA

Thesis Adviser
APPROVED by the Panel of Examiners

KIM HEART TEJERO CRISTINA D. COLLENA, MAE

Member Member

NESTORIO II D. FELERINO
Chairman

ACCEPTED by the Ethics Review Board in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
the degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY.

CEDRICK B. MELAÑO, RRT, MPA NESTORIO II D. FELERINO

Program Head Head, Research and extension

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Date Date

CRISTINA DOMINGO-COLLENA, MAE

Vice-President for Academic Affairs

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Date
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We overcame several obstacles throughout our college careers via tenacity,

sacrifice, hope, and faith. The researchers would like to express their heartfelt

appreciation to the following individuals for their assistance in completing the study.

We are grateful to MR. CEDRICK B. MELAŇO, LPT, RRT, MPA, our adviser

because he shared his knowledge, gave a thorough evaluation, put forth the time

and effort, and was willing and patient to work with the researchers to make their

work better.

To MR. NESTORIO II D. FELERINO, the director of the research and

publication division, for helping the researchers validate the questionnaires, fix the

issues identified throughout the study, and share his knowledge and

recommendations for improving this research. He also serves as their statistician,

and he was able to assist them by answering their questions regarding the data they

had acquired, offering guidance on how to proceed with their method, and advising

them on the proper structure and language to use for their thesis.
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To MRS. CRISTINA D. COLLENA, MAE for providing knowledge as one of

the panelists for the completion of the thesis, for sharing her research expertise, and

for suggesting titles throughout the chapter.

To MR. KIM HEART TEJERO, RRT for participating as one of the panelists

and providing helpful guidance and significant knowledge that helped to bring their

research work together.

To the families of QUIRANTE AND MAGDALUYO, for providing the

emotional, financial, and mental support to the researchers continuously

encouraging them to pray in response to whatever issues they were experiencing as

God would always provide for their needs.

Above all, to our ALMIGHTY GOD, who never fails to answer the researcher's

prayers, for the wisdom, courage, direction, and protection He gave in conducting

this research and for never allowing the researchers lose sight of the fact that He is

always ready to help.

JAMES O. QUIRANTE JR.

KENCH BRYAN F. MAGDALUYO

Researchers
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ABSTRACT

JAMES O. QUIRANTE JR. AND KENCH BRYAN F. MAGDALUYO. 2023

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
IN IMAGING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. Undergraduate Thesis, Kidapawan
Doctor’s College Incorporated, Kidapawan City. Pp, 55.
Adviser: Cedrick B. Melaño, RRT, MPA,

The purpose of this study is to evaluate on how imaging equipment are

maintained and determine the levels of knowledge, level of attitudes and the extent

of practices of radiologic technologists in imaging equipment maintenance. This

study utilized a descriptive-survey design employing a quantitative method in

gathering data on the knowledge, attitude, and practices. The researchers employed

a self-created survey questionnaire. The researchers created a collection of

statements based on the indicator's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. This

research occurred in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, and involved selected

radiologic technologists from several hospitals. The study's respondents are

Radiologic Technologists working in various hospitals in Kidapawan City, North

Cotabato, eleven from Kidapawan Doctors Hospital Inc., four from Kidapawan City

Hospital, four from St. Peregrine Hospital, four from Midway Hospital, four from

Medical Specialist, two from Madonna Hospital and one from Excel Laboratory. As

stated by the Human Resources department, the total numbers of research

participants are thirty radiologic technologists from each hospital combined.

In addition, on selecting respondents for this study, quota sampling was

utilized, characterized as a non-probability sampling strategy in which researchers

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establish a sample of individuals who reflect a population. The researchers chose

these people based on the number of radiologic technologists in each hospital and

their specific qualities or traits. Based on the results gathered, it was concluded that

the respondents are knowledgeable and have a positive attitude toward imaging

equipment maintenance. Furthermore, the respondents always practice essential

imaging equipment maintenance. The corresponding implementation of an

intervention plan to further boost knowledge correlates to positive attitudes and,

subsequently, good practices in imaging equipment maintenance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preliminaries Pages

Title Page i
Approval and Acceptance ii
Acknowledgement iii
Abstract v
Table of Contents vii
List of Tables ix

List of Appendices x

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 3
Significance of the Study 3
Scope and Limitations 5
Operational Definition of Terms 6
Theoretical Framework 6
Conceptual Framework 7

CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Equipment Maintenance 9
Knowledge of Equipment Maintenance 10
Attitude on Equipment Maintenance 11
Practices on Equipment Maintenance 13

CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY

Research Design 15
Research Locale 15
Research Participants 16
Research Instrument 17
Data Collection Procedure 19
Data Analysis 20
Ethical Considerations 20

CHAPTER IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Level of Knowledge of RTs in Imaging 22

Equipment Maintenance
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An Attitude of RTs in Imaging 25

Equipment Maintenance
The Extent of Practices of RTs in Imaging 28
Equipment Maintenance

CHAPTER V SUMMARY, CONCLUDNG REMARKS, AND IMPLICATIONS

Summary 32
Conclusion 33
Recommendation 33

REFERENCES 36

Table No. Title of Table Page

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1.1 Respondents’ Knowledge across indicators 23

1.2 Respondents’ distribution across knowledge levels 24

2.1 Respondents’ Attitude to Imaging Equipment 25

Maintenance

2.2 Respondents’ distribution across attitudes 27

3.1 Respondents’ Perception of the Extent of Practices in 28

Imaging Equipment Maintenance

2.1 Respondents’ distribution Across Extent of Practices 30

Figure 1 Logical Model of the Proposed Intervention Plan 31