Last. Maryann Hardy(University of Bradford)H-Index: 18
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Abstract null null Objectives null This paper will outline the status and basic principles of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiography along with some thoughts and suggestions on what the future might hold. While the authors are not always able to separate the current status from future developments in this field, given the speed of innovation in AI, every effort has been made to give a view to the present with projections to the future. null null null Key findings null AI is increasingly bei...
#2P. Lockwood(CCCU: Canterbury Christ Church University)H-Index: 5
Abstract null null Introduction null COVID-19 is a highly contagious viral disease declared a global pandemic in March 2020. Throughout the pandemic, radiography students have been working in hospitals on the frontline. The review aimed to search for evidence of the impact COVID-19 has had on diagnostic radiography students and consider whether additional support and learning needs to be implemented. null null null Methods null A literature search strategy applied keywords, BOOLEAN search operat...
Abstract null null Introduction null Claustrophobia is a major problem experienced by some patients referred for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This results in significant costs and delays to healthcare service provision due to appointment cancellations or patients' inability to complete MRI examinations. Radiographers may use several strategies to effectively manage patients with claustrophobia during MRI. This study aimed to determine radiographer's confidence in managing patients with clau...
Last. Abigail Fisher(UCL: University College London)H-Index: 29
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Introduction: This study explored changes in therapeutic radiographers’ (TRs) self-reported knowledge and skills to engage in conversations about physical activity and diet with people living with and beyond cancer following completion of publicly available online courses. Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to two of five online courses that aim to support health professionals to engage in conversations about physical activity and diet in the oncology setting. Participants rated their ...
#2S. Di Maria(IST: Instituto Superior Técnico)H-Index: 7
Last. P. Vaz(IST: Instituto Superior Técnico)H-Index: 56
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Abstract null null Introduction null Digital Mammography (DM-2D) and more recently Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), are two of the most effective imaging modalities for breast cancer detection, often used in screening programmes. It may happen that exams using these two imaging modalities are inadvertently performed to pregnant women. The objective of this study is to assess the dose in the uterus due to DM-2D and DBT exams, according to two main irradiation scenarios: in the 1st scenario the...
Autistic individuals undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations may face significant challenges, mainly due to sensory overload and MRI environment-related limitations. This study aimed to explore radiographers' perspectives and experiences regarding MRI scanning of autistic individuals. Data collection was achieved using a specifically designed mixed methods questionnaire on Qualtrics. The snowball technique was used. This UK-wide survey was electronically distributed by three mai...
#2J. Stowe(UCD: University College Dublin)H-Index: 3
Last. Shane Foley(UCD: University College Dublin)H-Index: 11
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Abstract null null Introduction null To design a custom phantom of the coronary arteries to optimize CT coronary angiography (CCTA) protocols. null null null Methods null Characteristics of the left and right coronary arteries (mean Hounsfield Unit (HU) values and diameters) were collected from consecutive CCTA examinations (n = 43). Four different materials (two mixtures of glycerine, gelatine and water, pig hearts, Ecoflex™ silicone) were scanned inside a Lungman phantom using the CCTA protoco...
Last. John Cathcart(RMIT: RMIT University)H-Index: 4
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Abstract null null Introduction null The COVID-19 pandemic, with associated pressures on healthcare services and workforce, had implications for final year Diagnostic Radiography students completing their training and transitioning into employment. The aim of this study was to explore their experience as novice practitioners starting work and integrating into the workforce during a time of national crisis. null null null Methods null Five early career Diagnostic Radiographers, eligible to join t...
Abstract null null Introduction null Interprofessional education (IPE) takes place when representatives of at least two professions work and learn together, about and from each other to provide optimal healthcare. For the successful implementation of an IPE programme, conceptualisation, planning, and operationalisation and coordination among the various professions is crucial, to assist students to obtain the desired competencies of such a programme. The purpose is to investigate if a structured...
Abstract null null Introduction null This study aims to identify optimal exposure parameters, delivering the lowest radiation dose while maintaining images of diagnostic quality for the antero-posterior (AP) abdomen x-ray projection in large patients with an AP abdominal diameter of >22.3 cm. null null null Methodology null The study was composed of two phases. In phase 1, an anthropomorphic phantom (20 cm AP abdominal diameter) was repetitively radiographed while adding 3 layers (5 cm thick eac...