Overview
I am Director of Education for Medical Imaging in the College of Medicine and Health. I have overall operational responsibilty for BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) and Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging Degree Apprenticeship.
I am a 2019 Education Incubator Fellow.
Qualifications
Masters by Research, Medical Imaging
PGCert, Academic Practice
BSc (Hons) Radiography (R)
Career
I qualified as a Diagnostic Radiographer from University of Southampton in 1994 and enjoyed a varied career focusing on MRI and clincal education before joining University of Exeter in 2009. I have gained experience working within the NHS as both a general and cross-sectional radiographer and have also worked in the private sector and industry through specialisation in MRI.
Research
Research interests
My main research interest is student success which encompasses both attainment and programme completion.
Research projects
I am currently involved in an Education Incubator project exploring the scope of flexible blended learning as a tool to support students undertaking full-time study whilst balancing external responsibilities.
Publications
Key publications | Publications by category | Publications by year
Publications by category
Journal articles
Knapp KM, Wright C, Clarke H, McAnulla SJ, Nightingale J (In Press). The academic radiography workforce: Age profile, succession planning and academic development. Radiography
McAnulla SJ, Ball SE, Knapp KM (2020). Understanding student radiographer attrition: Risk factors and strategies. Radiography, 26(3), 198-204.
Conferences
McAnulla S, Knapp K, Ball S (2019). Understanding diagnostic student radiographer attrition in UK. European Congress of Radiology. 27th Feb - 3rd Mar 2019.
Abstract:
Understanding diagnostic student radiographer attrition in UK
Abstract.
McAnulla S, Knapp K, Ball S (2018). Achieving Excellence in Radiography Education and Research. Achieving Excellence in Radiography Education and Research. 29th Nov - 1st Dec 2018.
Abstract:
Achieving Excellence in Radiography Education and Research
Abstract.
Ashton L, Fulford J, McAnulla S, Knapp KM, Heales C, Silver D, Williams CA (2017). The incidence of bone marrow oedema in asymptomatic adolescent footballers - an observational study.
Abstract:
The incidence of bone marrow oedema in asymptomatic adolescent footballers - an observational study
Abstract.
Publications by year
In Press
Knapp KM, Wright C, Clarke H, McAnulla SJ, Nightingale J (In Press). The academic radiography workforce: Age profile, succession planning and academic development. Radiography
2020
McAnulla SJ, Ball SE, Knapp KM (2020). Understanding student radiographer attrition: Risk factors and strategies. Radiography, 26(3), 198-204.
2019
McAnulla SJ (2019). A two-phase study to explore whether student radiographer attrition can be predicted and to improve understanding of high attrition rates from undergraduate diagnostic radiography degrees in England.
Abstract:
A two-phase study to explore whether student radiographer attrition can be predicted and to improve understanding of high attrition rates from undergraduate diagnostic radiography degrees in England.
Background:
Little research has been undertaken into the high rates of attrition from Diagnostic Radiography programmes. This two-phase study explored risk factors and experiences that may lead to attrition along with strategies that have enabled students to overcome these and continue their studies.
Methods:
Phase one – Quantitative, retrospective analysis of data from 2009-2014 for 579 past undergraduate student diagnostic radiographers from three English universities using non-parametric statistical tests and logistic regression. Data analysed included demographic and educational characteristics.
Phase two - Qualitative national online survey of 168 current undergraduate student diagnostic radiographers to further explore findings from phase one.
Results:
From the retrospective data, an attrition rate of 19% was reported with 45% non-completers leaving for personal reasons. Peak attrition was at 12 months. Increased age, non A-level entry qualifications and poor academic performance were identified as risk factors for attrition (p
Abstract.
McAnulla S, Knapp K, Ball S (2019). Understanding diagnostic student radiographer attrition in UK. European Congress of Radiology. 27th Feb - 3rd Mar 2019.
Abstract:
Understanding diagnostic student radiographer attrition in UK
Abstract.
2018
McAnulla S, Knapp K, Ball S (2018). Achieving Excellence in Radiography Education and Research. Achieving Excellence in Radiography Education and Research. 29th Nov - 1st Dec 2018.
Abstract:
Achieving Excellence in Radiography Education and Research
Abstract.
2017
Ashton L, Fulford J, McAnulla S, Knapp KM, Heales C, Silver D, Williams CA (2017). The incidence of bone marrow oedema in asymptomatic adolescent footballers - an observational study.
Abstract:
The incidence of bone marrow oedema in asymptomatic adolescent footballers - an observational study
Abstract.
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