Research participation amongst less than full-time (LTFT) UK radiology trainees: a cross-sectional survey-based study to evaluate trainees' views of barriers and aspirations to research participation.

Key Points

• Research participation remains low among less than full-time UK radiology trainees, indicating prominent barriers to involvement.
• Key factors include time constraints and a lack of institutional support, with aspirations for more research involvement noted.
• Cross-sectional survey analysis across UK radiology trainees highlights curriculum gaps affecting research engagement.
• Findings suggest a need for targeted interventions to enhance research opportunities for radiology trainees.