Diagnostic radiography students ’ perspectives on cultural competence and safety
Cultural competency and safety are essential components to consider in the provision of person-centred equitable healthcare. Therefore, student radiographers' learning should include the necessary knowledge, skill sets and competence to recognise the patient's unique characteristics to enable culturally competent and safe medical imaging services. Therefore, this study explored undergraduate and postgraduate diagnostic radiography students' perspectives on cultural competency and safety. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 17, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: C.R. Makanjee, M. Allen, J. Lee, J. Gyawali, C. Hayre, S. Lewis Source Type: research
Erect pelvic radiography with fat tissue displacement: Impact on radiation dose and image quality
Pelvic radiography is one of the most frequent general radiography imaging procedures. Pelvic radiography is usually performed in the supine position, but in some cases erect imaging is performed. The aim of this study was to determine whether radiation dose and image quality differ between two different erect pelvic radiographic procedures in overweight and obese patients, with and without displacement of anterior adipose tissue. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 17, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: S. Trozic, A. England, N. Mekis Source Type: research
Influence of radiation dose reduction gloves on exposure parameters, entrance dose rates and eye doses of interventionalists during mobile C-arm fluoroscopic procedures: A phantom study
This study investigates the influence of RRGs in the field of view (FOV) on exposure parameters, entrance dose rates and eye doses of interventionalists during mobile C-arm fluoroscopic procedures. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 14, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: S. Acho, J. Tsoka-Gwegweni, C. Stofile, K. Banda, T. Theron, V. Struwig Source Type: research
Understanding the experience of time for dementia education programme on undergraduate radiography students
Dementia is a global health priority, which requires the healthcare workforce to have the necessary attitudes and skills to deliver person-centred care to people with dementia. Radiographers have frequent contact with people with dementia, and undergraduate training is potentially an optimal time to deliver dementia education. Time for Dementia is an education programme in which undergraduate healthcare students visit a person with dementia and their carer over a two-year period to gain an in-depth understanding of the condition. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: L. Wonnacott, S. Banerjee, B. Hicks, S. Daley Source Type: research
The impact of subjective image quality evaluation in mammography
According to the guidelines, the mammograms obtained in a screening program must be evaluated to ensure that the quality of the images obtained is above 75% of score 1 (perfect and good) and less than 3% of score 3 (inadequate). This is performed by a person (usually a radiographer), so subjectivity may influence the final evaluation of the images. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of subjectivity on breast positioning assessments on resultant screening mammograms. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 11, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: E. Aluki ć, K. Homar, M. Pavić, J. Žibert, N. Mekiš Source Type: research
How to set up a mobile X-ray unit in the community - Implementation initiatives for patient-centred care
Mobile X-ray unit have previously been widely used within hospitals in general, predominately for imaging patients admitted to intensive care units or for patients who cannot tolerate a visit to the radiology department. It is now possible to have an X-ray examination outside the hospital in nursing homes or to bring the service to frail, vulnerable or disabled patients. A visit to the hospital can be a frightening experience for vulnerable patients living with dementia or other neurological disorder. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 11, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: P.A.B. Andersen, H. Precht, M.F. McEntee, M.R.V. Pedersen Tags: Technical note Source Type: research
Automated measurement for image distortion analysis in 2D panoramic imaging of dental CBCT system: A phantom study
This study aims to evaluate a proposed automated calculator for image distortion analysis in 2-dimensional (2D) panoramic imaging mode for a dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) system in comparison with present manual calculations. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 11, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: J.A. Rabba, F.M. Suhaimi, M.Z. Mat Jafri, H.A. Jaafar, N.D. Osman Source Type: research
A survey investigating postero-anterior chest X-ray clinical technique amongst radiographers and assistant practitioners in the UK: An extended pilot study
Whilst many technical factors for the postero-anterior (PA) chest projection are well-researched and standardised, anecdotal evidence suggests a discrepancy regarding positioning of the X-ray tube; some radiographers using a horizontal tube, and others apply an angle. Currently there is a lack of published evidence supporting the benefits of either technique. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 10, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: C.L. Dudfield, A.S. Manning-Stanley, C.M. Bennion Source Type: research
Patient engagement with radiation therapists: Patient perspectives, challenges, and opportunities. A systematic review
Radiotherapy is a major component of cancer care and treatment is delivered almost exclusively by therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists (RTTs). Numerous government and professional guidance publications have recommended a person-centred approach to healthcare through communication and collaboration between professionals, agencies, and users. With approximately half of patients undergoing radical radiotherapy experiencing some degree of anxiety and distress, RTTs are uniquely placed as frontline cancer professionals to engage with patients regarding their experience. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 10, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: A. O'Neill, C. Hughes, P. McClure, C. Rainey, L. McLaughlin, S. McFadden Source Type: research
Changing primary care requesting practices for MRI knee: A quality improvement project
The objectives of this work were first to examine referral practices from primary care for MRI knee in patients ≥45 years old and then to develop a new referral pathway to reduce the number of inappropriate MRI knee referrals. Following this, the aim was to re-assess the effect of the intervention and identify further areas for improvement. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 10, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: E. Robinson, B. Rajayogeswaran, E. Walton Source Type: research
Editorial: Patient voice and the patient experience
Welcome to this important special issue of Radiography (Volume 23, Special Issue 1) on ‘The Patient Voice and Patient Engagement’, covering essential topics for the radiography profession to ensure medical imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy services meet service user's needs. It is universally agreed that patient-centred care remains at the heart of good practice in the c linical environment. Listening to the patient voice and gathering feedback about patient experience provides valuable insights into how radiography service delivery and educational provision should be structured. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: R. Meertens, A. Hancock, E. Hyde Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Infection control knowledge and practices among radiographers at government hospitals in the Gaza Strip-Palestine: A cross-sectional study
Infections acquired in hospitals are a major concern for patients, professionals and policymakers. They have an impact on the morbidity and mortality rates, length of stay, and microbial resistance. Radiology departments are at high risk for nosocomial infections, and radiographers must adhere to infection control protocols to avoid contracting illnesses and the spread of pathogens. The purpose of this study was to assess radiographers' knowledge and practise of infection control and standard precautions in the Gaza Strip-Palestine government hospitals and to identify the factors that impede radiographers' implementation o...
Source: Radiography - March 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Mousa Alnahhal, Safaa Abu Mostafa, Ayman Abu Mostafa, Hammoda Abu-Odah Source Type: research
Patient-reported perspectives of therapeutic radiographers when undergoing radiotherapy: A European multi-centre study
Radiotherapy is delivered almost exclusively by therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapist (RTTs). Patient's perspectives of RTTs affect levels of trust and confidence in the profession and can have a significant impact on overall radiotherapy experience. The study reports patients' perspectives of RTTs from their experience of undergoing radiotherapy. Four partner sites collaborated in this research and included Malta, Poland, Portugal, and the UK (lead site). (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 6, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: A.G.M. O'Neill, C.M. Hughes, P. McClure, B. Barbosa, K. Muscat, C. Oliveira, A.L. Soares, S. McFadden Source Type: research
Artificial intelligence-supported applications in head and neck cancer radiotherapy treatment planning and dose optimisation
The aim of this review is to describe how various AI-supported applications are used in head and neck cancer radiotherapy treatment planning, and the impact on dose management in regards to target volume and nearby organs at risk (OARs). (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 6, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: H. Ahervo, J. Korhonen, S. Lim Wei Ming, F. Guan Yunqing, M. Soini, C. Lian Pei Ling, E. Mets älä Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs
This study aims to assess the proficiency level of digital skills, the factors influencing that level and the training needs of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs), due to the differences in technology availability and accessibility, variations in the regulation and education of TR/RTTs in European countries, and the lack of a digital skills framework. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - March 4, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: B. Barbosa, C. Oliveira, I. Bravo, J.G. Couto, L. Antunes, S. McFadden, C. Hughes, P. McClure, J. Rodrigues, A.G. Dias Source Type: research
