Radiology image interpretation services in a low-resource setting: Medical doctors' experiences and the potential role of radiographers
This study aimed to explore the experiences of medical doctors in a low-resource setting regarding the image interpretation service received in state-funded hospitals and the potential role of radiographers. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 27, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: A. Karera, P. Engel-Hills, F. Davidson Source Type: research
The role of the radiographer in promoting health: A qualitative examination of diagnostic radiographer perspectives at a Scottish Major Trauma hospital
Publication of Government directives and initiatives have signalled a shift in healthcare priorities, with growing emphasis on prevention and early intervention. In comparison to other allied health professions, perceptions of Diagnostic Radiographers of their contribution to addressing these initiatives and role in promoting health, has not been explored. There is limited evidence on current practices, knowledge and confidence in providing health promotion advice to patients within this professional group. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: K. Barrett, H.L. Gallagher Source Type: research
Repeatability of diffusion-based stiffness prediction – A healthy volunteer study
The study investigated the repeatability of brain diffusion-based stiffness prediction (DWIstiff) in healthy volunteers. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 22, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: A.-M. Rasmussen, A.I. Friismose, B. Mussmann, K. Lagerstrand, F.S.G. Harbo, J. Jensen Source Type: research
Explaining the practicum experiences of diagnostic radiography undergraduates in Australia and Ethiopia using the theory of human relatedness
Practice learning is critical to the development of clinical skills; hence placements are a major component of all pre-registration radiography programmes. Nonetheless, dissatisfaction with practicum experiences is a common reason why students consider leaving such programmes. Providing effective placements which promote retention may not only require better appreciation of students ’ clinical reflections, but also a more fundamental understanding of the implicit criteria they use to appraise a practicum. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 20, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: P. Coleman, Y. Jimenez, M.J. Kumsa, A. Punch, M. Jeyandrabalan, T.N. Akudjedu Source Type: research
Exploring factors influencing outpatient radiology attendance based on Health Belief Model (HBM): A qualitative study
Non-attendance for radiology outpatient appointments is a global issue and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes and operational inefficiencies. This paper aims to understand the underlying factors influencing outpatient radiology attendances based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: J.W.L. Ooi, R.H.S. Ong, H.C. Oh Source Type: research
Radiation dose to multidisciplinary staff members during complex interventional procedures
Complex interventional radiology procedures involve extensive fluoroscopy and image acquisition while staff are in-room. Monitoring occupational radiation dose is crucial in optimization. The purpose was to determine radiation doses received by staff involved in complex interventional procedures performed in a dedicated vascular or neuro intervention room. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: B. Mussmann, T.R. Larsen, M. Godballe, A.J. Abdi, A. Kants ø, A.R. Jakobsen, M.V. Nielsen, J. Jensen Source Type: research
Evaluating the impact of training on therapeutic radiographer awareness of the signs and symptoms of neutropenic sepsis in patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy
This study aimed to evaluate levels of Therapeutic Radiographers' understanding of sepsis signs and response pathways along with the impact of a training session on this. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 17, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: H. Shakeshaft, P. Bridge Source Type: research
Benchmarking non-attendance patterns in paediatric medical imaging: A retrospective cohort study spotlighting First Nations children
Non-attendance at Medical Imaging (MI) appointments can result in inefficiencies in healthcare resource allocation, increased financial burdens, and lead to potential barriers to effective healthcare delivery. We evaluated factors associated with non-attendance of MI appointments for children including variables: gender; age groups; residential postcodes; Indigenous status; appointment dates; appointment reminders and socio-economic status. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 16, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: M. Cleary, C. Edwards, J. Mitchell-Watson, J. Yang, T. Reddan Source Type: research
Sonographers ’ perspectives on research – A worldwide online questionnaire study
Research has been performed by sonographers (also known as ultrasound reporting radiographers) for many years for improving diagnosis of disease, developing new imaging approaches, and enhancing patient outcomes. Despite this, sonographers ’ perspectives on research have not been well studied. To understand the views of sonographers is essential, as they have an important role in the successful implementation of research outcomes during their daily work.The study aimed to explore sonographers’ perspectives on research. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: M.R.V. Pedersen, B. Kraus, R. Santos, G. Harrison Source Type: research
A scoping review of educational programmes on artificial intelligence (AI) available to medical imaging staff
Medical imaging is arguably the most technologically advanced field in healthcare, encompassing a range of technologies which continually evolve as computing power and human knowledge expand. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the next frontier which medical imaging is pioneering. The rapid development and implementation of AI has the potential to revolutionise healthcare, however, to do so, staff must be competent and confident in its application, hence AI readiness is an important precursor to AI adoption. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 12, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: G. Doherty, L. McLaughlin, C. Hughes, J. McConnell, R. Bond, S. McFadden Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Developing symptom-specific dietary leaflets to address radiotherapy side effects using an eDelphi method
This study aimed to assess if an e-Delphi method variation allowed efficiently developing dietary advice leaflets addressing these side effects and achieving a consensus among healthcare professionals. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 11, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: D. Munro, G.A. van Dijk, J.G. Couto Source Type: research
A scoping review of person-centred care strategies used in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine
This article will explore the purpose of PCC in Nuclear Medicine (NM), while discussing strategies that may be used to implement PCC during diagnostic NM examinations performed on adult patients. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 10, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: M. Champendal, K. Borg Grima, P. Costa, C. Andersson, C. Baun, R.G. Gorga, S. Murphy, A. Kedves, A. Santos, A. Geao Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Graduate competencies, employability and the transnational Radiography workforce shortage: A systematic literature review of current pre-registration Radiography education and training models
This study aims to synthesise the characteristics of current pre-registration radiography educational programmes linked with effective knowledge, skill acquisition, and graduate employability to address the current workforce challenges through the development of newer training models. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 10, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: E. Susiku, J. Hewitt –Taylor, T.N. Akudjedu Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Mobile imaging trailers: A scoping review of CT and MRI modalities
This study aims at gaining an overview of the current state of the literature, using the scoping review methodology. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 9, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: N.M. Illemann, T.M. Illemann Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Clinical indications for carbon-ion radiotherapy in the UK: A critical review
Carbon-ion radiotherapy (CIRT) has unique radiobiological properties that cause increased radiobiological effect and tumour control, especially with hypoxic tissues. This critical review aimed to evaluate clinical response to CIRT across all published tumour sites to establish if there is a clinical need for a CIRT centre in the UK. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - January 9, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: E. Light, P. Bridge Tags: Narrative Review Source Type: research
