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Serratia marcescens: A case history to illustrate the value of radiographer history taking in the face of poor health professional communicationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The radiographer is often the only point of contact that a patient may have with the Medical Imaging team. Assessment of the patient by the radiographer is a role that has tacitly and historically occurred in most practice, though in this age of litigation and heavy workloads it is prudent to suggest that a formulated approach should be adopted. This may occur in undergraduate education and be developed in the postgraduate forum such that good imaging is performed and appropriate extra information reaches the radiologist that may often be lacking in the referral historical details. This case based article uses an...
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Susan Hannah, Jonathan McConnell Tags: On-line Only Articles Source Type: journals

Radiographic measurement of the cardiothoracic ratio in pet macaques from Sulawesi, IndonesiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This report describes the results of our radiographic study of the cardiothoracic ratio in a sample of pet monkeys from Sulawesi, Indonesia. We assessed the effects of age and sex on cardiothoracic ratios, and compared our estimates with those presented in the literature for the Formosan macaque (Macaca cyclopis). Our results indicated a significant difference between the Sulawesi macaque species groupings in cardiothoracic ratios. Sex and age-related differences were not significant. Comparisons of cardiothoracic ratios with published ratios indicated similarity between M. cyclopis and Macaca nigra, but not between M. cyc...
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Michael A. Schillaci, Stephanie Parish, Lisa Jones-Engel Tags: On-line Only Articles Source Type: journals

Computed tomography: physical principles, clinical applications, and quality controlEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Intended to meet the educational requirements of several international professional bodies, including the Society and College of Radiographers. This 3rd edition of this text would be well placed in any CT imaging department reference section and on the essential reading/purchase list of any under or postgraduate course that includes CT. Assuming no prior knowledge of CT, the book covers the basics and history of CT. It is also up to date, (as any text book can be), drawing on current research and leading manufactures' latest developments in multi slice CT. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Andrew P. Hyatt Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals

Principles and Practice of Radiation TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Washington and Leaver's 3rd edition of ‘Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy’ claims to be ‘the only text that covers everything the radiation therapist needs to know’. Textbooks of this nature are always ambitious projects as it can be difficult to do justice to the wide ranging and complex issues associated with the technical aspects, clinical management considerations and professional issues of radiotherapy care. This book however is largely successful in its endeavours to provide a holistic perspective of radiotherapy. The authors have addressed all pertinent aspects of clinical practice and have produc...
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Nick White Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals

A review of the safety implications of magnetic resonance imaging at field strengths of 3Tesla and aboveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: According to the literature retrieved, the current body of knowledge has allowed safety guidelines to be established for patient safety and these are both appropriate and valid at field strengths of 3T. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Neil Crook, Leslie Robinson Tags: Review Articles Source Type: journals

Where radiographers fear to tread: Resistance and apathy in radiography practiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article explores some of the key issues that characterise the culture of the radiography profession as experienced and reported in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. It raises many questions for professionals concerned about the future of the profession to consider, arguing that if these issues remain unchallenged they may limit both ongoing professional development of individuals and the profession as a whole.The authors conclude that a multi-faceted approach is needed that includes a reconceptualisation of our formal education programmes to include an increased emphasis on critical reflection; an attempt...
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Jill Yielder, Michaela Davis Tags: Review Articles Source Type: journals

The clinical experiences of dyslexic healthcare studentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: This paper reflects on the experiences of healthcare students with dyslexia in order to raise awareness of the potential challenges for dyslexic student radiographers and their clinical educators. With widening participation policies it is likely that the number of student radiographers with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia will continue to increase. A review of the literature associated with dyslexia in healthcare education was performed in order to provide an overview of the current position. Although Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have embraced the support and learning opportunities for dy...
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Fred Murphy Tags: Review Articles Source Type: journals

A qualitative comparative survey of First Cycle radiography programmes in Europe and JapanEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Purpose: To qualitatively compare First Cycle Radiography programmes in Europe and Japan.Methods: This qualitative survey was conducted via a series of case-studies of university-based radiography curricula in Europe and Japan.Findings and conclusions: The main themes arising from the survey were that: (a) in Europe the freedom that most universities have in setting their own curricula and examinations means that in practice there is still a wide variability in curricula between and within states. On the other hand in Japan curricula are more uniform owing to central government guidelines regarding radiography ed...
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Tatsuhito Akimoto, Carmel J. Caruana, Masayuki Shimosegawa Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Mean glandular doses for women undergoing mammographic breast screening in Oyo state, NigeriaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: In this work, thermoluminescent dosimeters have been used to measure entrance surface doses (ESDs) of patients undergoing mammographic screening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo state. The mean glandular doses (MGDs) were also calculated using the measured ESDs. The results showed that the ESDs ranged from 0.26mGy to 21.26mGy for the mediolateral oblique (MLO) views and 0.08mGy to 5.36mGy for the craniocaudal (CC) views. The calculated MGD ranged from 0.07mGy to 3.57mGy for the MLO views and 0.02mGy to 0.98mGy for the CC views. The possible reasons for the large variations in the individual ESD val...
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: F.O. Ogundare, A.N. Odita, R.I. Obed, F.A. Balogun Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Acoustic noise in magnetic resonance imaging: An ongoing issueEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: It is has been demonstrated that the acoustic noise generated during an MRI examinations has an adverse effect on the patient experience during the examination. However, new technology has significantly reduced these effects and is improving patient comfort in MRI. It was shown quantitatively that the newer system's advanced gradient technology was quieter than the older system, in terms of the acoustic noise levels associated with a range of common pulse sequences. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: J.P. McNulty, S. McNulty Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Sonographer practitioner development in Australia: Qualitative analysis of an Australian sonographers' surveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Sonographer practitioner development involves the expansion and extension of the sonographer role to include reporting on ultrasound examinations. Australian sonographers have not seen the same degree of role extension and expansion as their counterparts in the United Kingdom, despite increasing levels of discussion regarding sonographer practitioner development.The aim of this study was to determine if Australian sonographers want to extend their professional role and what they consider are the important issues associated with role extension. This paper reports on qualitative data derived from a survey of Austra...
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Rodney McGregor, Kate O'Loughlin, Jennifer Cox, Jill Clarke, Adrian Snowden Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

A baseline study of entrance dose and image quality for lumbar spine radiography in Calabar, NigeriaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Procedural changes are suggested in order to lower the patient doses and improve on the image quality of radiographs. These results are to be used as a reference for future review after the optimisation protocol is put in place. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: N.O. Egbe, N.O. Chiaghanam, W.E. Azogor, S.O. Inyang Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Paperless and paper-based processes in the modern radiotherapy departmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The digital radiotherapy department offers highly significant improvements in efficiency. These potentially translate into major financial savings and increased job satisfaction. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: M. Middleton, C. Bradford, J. Frantzis, A. Ambler, T. Sisson, D. Montgomerie, J. Martin Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

The application of anatomical side markers during abdominal and IVU examinations: An investigation of practice prior to and post-installation of computed radiography (CR)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study assessed anatomical marker use within the primary beam at a district general hospital in East Anglia, one-year pre-CR installation and one-year post-CR installation. 100 abdominal images were evaluated from each time period and the presence of anatomical side markers was recorded and compared to establish any significant change. The study showed that although there was a decline in use of anatomical side markers used within the primary beam post-CR installation (from 32% to 25%), the changes were not statistically significant (p>0.05). However, the agreed standard of 100% images having the primary beam side mark...
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Jane M. Platt, Ruth M. Strudwick Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

A survey of techniques to reduce and manage external beam radiation-induced xerostomia in British oncology and radiotherapy departmentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Xerostomia is the most common side effect of external beam radiotherapy to the head and neck [Anand A, Jain J, Negi P, Chaudhoory A, Sinha S, Choudhury P, et-al. Can dose reduction to one parotid gland prevent xerostomia? – A feasibility study for locally advanced head and neck cancer patients treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy. Clinical Oncology 2006;18(6):497–504.]. A survey was carried out in British oncology departments to determine what treatment regimes, to minimise xerostomia, are used for patients with head-and-neck cancers treated with external beam radiotherapy.A semi-structured questionn...
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Andrew Macknelly, Jane Day Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Factors associated with the goal commitment of radiography departments' staff in organizational changeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: From the viewpoint of the commitment of the radiography departments' staff, the trend of uniting quite independent health care units into larger entities seems not to be beneficial. This study reveals that commitment to one's work unit is most of all a question of stability and job security. This is a fact the leadership of the radiography departments should take into account, appreciate and support to assure the tenure and productivity of their workforce. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Eija Grönroos, Arja Pajukari, Kaija Matinheikki-Kokko Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

From the past to the presentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Next year is a significant one for the Society of Radiographers. The Society will be celebrating its 90th anniversary. The Society of Radiographers was registered on 6th August 1920 as a limited company by the Board of Trade although the word “limited” was omitted from the title by special dispensation. Rolletson claimed that “the aim of the Society was to give a definite professional status to those who certified non-medical assistants who work in X-ray and electro-therapeutic departments.” Although Hernaman-Johnson a leading radiologist of the day expressed a different view:“We should welcome lay assistance, an...
Source: Radiography - September 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Richard Price Tags: Editorial Source Type: journals

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Retention of anatomy knowledge by student radiographersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aims to evidence whether student radiographers demonstrate the same level of knowledge of anatomy after a period of time has elapsed and to correlate to approaches to learning and studying.Methodology: A repeated measures design was utilised to measure retention of anatomy knowledge for both MCQs and short-response answers to a Practical Radiographic Anatomy Examination; alpha value p (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: A. Susanne Hall, Brian R. Durward Tags: On-line Only Articles Source Type: journals

Use your good judgement – Radiographers’ knowledge in image production workEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study concludes that radiographers need more reflective actors in the image production process when working with PACS. The study also illustrates that radiographers need to be flexible in their work; there is little room for static work. In work they need to analyze images, it is not enough to “check them off”; they cannot just read documents, you need to interpret them to optimize work performance. Overall, radiographers need to have a critical and reflective attitude in practice, because work is full of problem-solving action – repetitive automatic action is not enough. In summary, radiographers need to use th...
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: W. Larsson, N. Lundberg, K. Hillergård Tags: On-line Only Articles Source Type: journals

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The book is divided into 13 sections, each section containing a number of chapters. Each section and to a large degree each chapter is self contained and deals with a different aspect of radiotherapy physics. The book has a large number of contributors which might have meant that the book could have become somewhat disconnected, however this is not the case and the book holds together rather well as a complete work, the chapters flowing well together in a logical order. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Dave Flinton Tags: Book Review Source Type: journals

The Sabatier effect: A partially inverted image on a conventional radiographEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article aims to describe the mechanism of formation of an image with the Sabatier effect. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: A. Raghavan Shubhasini Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Optimisation of X-ray examinations: General principles and an Irish perspectiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: In Ireland, the European Medical Exposures Directive [Council Directive 97/43] was enacted into national law in Statutory Instrument 478 of 2002. This series of three review articles discusses the status of justification and optimisation of X-ray examinations nationally, and progress with the establishment of Irish diagnostic reference levels.In this second article, literature relating to optimisation issues arising in SI 478 of 2002 is reviewed. Optimisation associated with X-ray equipment and optimisation during day-to-day practice are considered. Optimisation proposals found in published research are summarise...
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Matthews, Patrick C. Brennan Tags: Review Articles Source Type: journals

End-systolic stress–velocity relation and circumferential fiber velocity shortening for analysing left ventricular function in miceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Traditionally, analysing left ventricular (LV) performance relies on echocardiography by evaluating shortening fraction (SF) in mice. SF is influenced by load conditions. End-systolic stress–velocity (ESSV) relation and circumferential fiber velocity (VcF) shortening are more relevant parameters for evaluating systolic function regardless load conditions particularly in mice's models of heart failure. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: A. Fayssoil, G. Renault, F. Fougerousse Tags: Review Articles Source Type: journals

A systematic review to investigate the effectiveness and acceptability of interventions for moist desquamation in radiotherapy patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Despite being recommended by many guidelines (College of Radiographers Summary of Intervention for Acute Radiotherapy Induced Skin Reactions in Cancer Patients (London, 2001); NHS Quality Improvement Scotland Best Practice Statement: Skincare of Patients Receiving Radiotherapy (Edinburgh, 2004)); there is mixed evidence concerning the use of hydrogels and hydrocolloid dressings. However, improved patient comfort was sometimes seen, which is arguably equally important. There was limited evidence to support other interventions. Further research is urgently needed. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Elizabeth M. Kedge Tags: Review Articles Source Type: journals

Adopting a blended approach to learning: Experiences from Radiography at Queen Margaret University, EdinburghEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The perspective of the radiography teaching team at Queen Margaret University (QMU) was that a transmission mode of programme delivery was sub-optimal in helping students to learn and make links between theory and practice. Programme redesign adopted a blended learning approach with both face-to-face and online learning aimed at enhancing the students' control over their own learning. Online tasks within Web Classroom Tools (WebCT) were used as an integral part of careful programme design, which resulted in a programme enabling synthesis of the skills, knowledge and competencies acquired in the academic and clini...
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: M.M. Cockbain, C.M. Blyth, C. Bovill, K. Morss Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

The Internet and the medical radiation science practitionerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This research provides baseline data to the MRS profession on the professional use of the Internet by MRS practitioners and issues limiting the accessibility of information available through the Internet to MRS practitioners. These issues must be addressed by organisations such as professional societies, registration bodies and workplaces that currently recognise or mandate that MRS practitioners must stay up-to-date with the changing knowledge base of their profession. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Madeleine Shanahan, Anthony Herrington, Jan Herrington Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

The role of computed tomography in the diagnosis and management of clinically occult post-traumatic small bowel perforationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: CT is an accurate diagnostic tool in the assessment of clinically and radiologically occult traumatic small bowel injury. The use of CT should be considered in patients who have unresolving abdominal symptoms even after apparently insignificant abdominal trauma. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: I. Ahmed, N. Ahmed, D.J. Bell, D.V. Hughes, G.H. Evans, D.C. Howlett Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Mammographic surveillance in the follow up of early primary breast cancer in England: A cross-sectional surveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine current practice in the clinical setting at national and regional level of the use of mammographic surveillance in the follow up of patients surgically treated for early breast cancer.Method: A cross-sectional survey method was employed. Self-administered questionnaires were sent to a random selection of symptomatic breast imaging units representing all the cancer networks in England nationally, and all symptomatic breast imaging units in one cancer network regionally. Questions were designed to determine frequency and duration of mammographic surveillance for patie...
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Lesley Greenwood-Haigh Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Incorporating learning technologies into undergraduate radiography educationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The researchers concluded that the learning technologies did not create barriers for either student group, and that students' engagement with their learning and level of classroom interactivity were both increased when compared with the previous traditional delivery. The researchers are confident that the described combination of teaching delivery methods is a successful way of allowing small group work to continue with large cohorts. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Jenny Lorimer, Alan Hilliard Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

A study of adequacy of completion of radiology request formsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This study has revealed overall satisfactory performance by the referrers in the completion of RRFs (mean score of 8.7/10 per form). There were still a number of inadequacies in completing the RRFs. This may have medico-legal implications and serious consequences on the quality of overall service provided by the radiology departments. Importance of completion of each field is discussed and suggestions have been made to improve these deficiencies. Comparison has been made with similar studies from around the world which shows that the problem is widespread. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: D. Oswal, D. Sapherson, A. Rehman Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Profession and professionalisation in medical radiation science as an emergent professionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Despite the current difficulties confronting the profession, it is possible for practitioners to assume a more proactive role in moving the profession forward. As part of the solution to improving practitioners’ low self-esteem and to rekindling their enthusiasm for the profession, the authors propose that continuing professional development programs should go beyond simply assisting practitioners in advancing clinical competence. They should also aim to empower practitioners to develop their reflective skills. Reflection is now widely promoted in healthcare professions as one of the means of enhancing clinic...
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Jenny Sim, Alex Radloff Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Radiographic interpretation of the appendicular skeleton: A comparison between casualty officers, nurse practitioners and radiographersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Aim: To assess how accurately and confidently casualty officers, nurse practitioners and radiographers, practicing within the emergency department (ED), recognize and describe radiographic trauma within an image test bank of 20 appendicular radiographs.Method: The participants consisted of 7 casualty officers, 13 nurse practitioners and 18 radiographers. All 20 radiographic examinations selected for the image test bank had been acquired following trauma and included some subtle, yet clinically significant abnormalities. The test bank score (maximum 40 marks), sensitivity and specificity percentages were calculate...
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Coleman, Keith Piper Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Research utilisation in sonographic practice: Attitudes and barriersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Statutory agents have stipulated that research activity is a fundamental component of the healthcare professional's activity. Whilst the College of Radiographers have emphasised the importance of imaging personnel embracing this research ethos, there is little available data on the level of research activity within sonographic practice or on the factors that influence a sonographer's involvement in research activities. This work attempts to address these deficiencies. A questionnaire was sent to 300 UK-based sonographers of whom 218 responded (72%). The questionnaire was specifically designed to establish the lev...
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Vicki Elliott, Stephanie E. Wilson, Jon Svensson, Patrick Brennan Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Technology and its consequencesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I am sure you will agree that the impact of technology on every day life over the past quarter of a century has been immense. We would be hard pressed to think of many devices in the workplace or at home that do not depend upon some aspect of computing. Developments in radiotherapy and imaging provide no exceptions to the rule; both have been subject to powerful forces for change over the past 25 years. Advances have enabled the capacity of radiotherapy and imaging to increase dramatically with practitioners able to handle large amounts of data in relatively short times. Innovations continue to impact such as image guided ...
Source: Radiography - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Richard Price Tags: Editorial Source Type: journals

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The effect of palatability of oral contrast media on compliance with drinking protocols, and on bowel opacification, in abdominal CTEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: In conclusion we suggest that the palatability of oral contrast is not only important to the patients overall experience of body CT, but that it is also linked to adherence with oral contrast drinking protocols leading to better bowel opacification. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Bruno Morgan, Avi Basu, Surjinder Kithoray, Raman Tyagi, Shona Campbell, Amanda Liddicoat Tags: On-line only: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Evaluation of written patient educational materials in the field of diagnostic imagingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The results show that the quality of material was quite good in all dimensions. Only a small number of criteria were unsatisfactory. The results can be used to further improve written patient education materials and patient education in the imaging unit. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: A.M. Ryhänen, K. Johansson, H. Virtanen, S. Salo, S. Salanterä, H. Leino-Kilpi Tags: On-line only: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Emphysematous pancreatitis: The utility of CTEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Emphysematous pancreatitis is a rare variant of severe acute pancreatitis characterized by gas formation within and around the pancreas. Early radiology detection of retroperitoneal gas in patients with pancreatitis is important in view of the high morbidity and mortality associated with this condition. Computed tomography is the imaging modality of choice. It is both highly sensitive and specific in the detection of abnormal gas and is well-suited to reliably depict the anatomical location and extent of the gas. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Saida Jerbi Omezzine, Naceur Hmida, Hassine Adel Hamza Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Embolization of an iodine-125 radioactive seed from the prostate gland into the right ventricle: An unusual pattern of seed migrationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of iodine-125 seed migration to the right ventricle as demonstrated by chest CT scan and add to the very few published reports on this finding. These rare patients did not suffer adverse effects from such event. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Michael H. Schild, William W. Wong, Sujay A. Vora, Lynn D. Ward, Ba D. Nguyen Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

The application of diagnostic reference levels: General principles and an Irish perspectiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The principles of justification and optimisation, and the establishment and use of diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) are core tenets of the European Medical Exposures Directive [Council Directive 97/43], and ensuing legislation across Europe. This is the third in a series of three review articles: the previous two discussed the principles of justification and optimisation, the current review covers the concept of DRLs.In this paper, a brief synopsis of the history of DRLs is presented, and their possible applications are outlined. Approaches and progress with DRLs in a number of European countries, as derived fr...
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Matthews, Patrick C. Brennan Tags: Review Articles Source Type: journals

Workplace diaries promoting reflective practice in radiation therapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Competency standards usually describe that radiation therapists are expected to display characteristics of reflective practice. Many radiation therapists may be unequipped to undertake reflective practice or produce evidence of reflective practice due to limited understanding of the process. There are many models to guide practitioners in their reflective journeys, however, the literature describing reflective practice can appear confusing. This paper will discuss the role of reflective practice, provide a definition for reflective practice and define concepts central to reflective journaling or workplace diaries...
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Naomi Chapman, Shane E. Dempsey, Helen M. Warren-Forward Tags: Review Articles Source Type: journals

Peer assessment of individual contributions to a group project: Student perceptionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Group work has many benefits for a student's professional development but it is difficult to determine the individual contributions to the group assessment tasks. Peer assessment of an individual's contribution to group work can be used to encourage student participation. It is important that the method of peer assessment is fair and that the students' submissions be treated confidentially. A model for peer assessment of individual contributions to the group assessment is described. Students who did not participate adequately in the group were penalised resulting in a reduced individual grade. Perceptions of the ...
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Peter L. Kench, Nikki Field, Maila Agudera, Margo Gill Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Job satisfaction of therapy radiographers in the UK: Results of a phase I qualitative studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study provides some preliminary qualitative data to help managers design retention strategies. These strategies should initially focus on job redesign, development of appropriate leadership qualities in those within supervisory roles and minimising opportunities for stress and burnout. This data will be tested in a wider quantitative survey phase. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Heidi Probst, Sue Griffiths Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

The level of confidence and responsibility accepted by Australian radiation therapists in developing plans and implementing treatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The purpose of this research was to assess (i) how confident Radiation Therapists (RTs) are in developing a series of plans that have increasing levels of difficulty, and (ii) the level of responsibility that they are willing to accept in relation to these treatments being implemented without the Radiation Oncologist (RO) reviewing or countersigning the plan. A self-administered questionnaire was designed around a set of six clinical planning scenarios demonstrating increasing levels of difficulty. Two hundred and three Radiation Therapists returned a completed questionnaire. All RTs indicated that they were con...
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: S.E. Dempsey, M. Burr Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Digital radiography detectors – A technical overview: Part 2Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article provides a discussion about the issues related to the image acquisition requirements and advantages of digital technologies, the management of patient dose and the diagnostic image quality. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Luís Lança, Augusto Silva Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

PACS influence the radiographer's workEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Radiological departments are changing rapidly due to the implementation of digital images and PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems).The introduction of new technology seems to dissolve boundaries between the professions in the work environment where the technology is introduced. This process tends to change the organization and its routines.The aim of this qualitative study is to explore changes in radiographers' work with regard to skills, work practice and technology. The study used open-ended interviews to explore the radiographers' perceptions of such changes, and to identify problems and solutio...
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Kent Fridell, Peter Aspelin, Lars Edgren, Lars Lindsköld, Nina Lundberg Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

The impact of selected organizational variables and managerial leadership on radiation therapists' organizational commitmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined radiation therapists' commitment to their organizations and found that affective (emotional attachment to the organization) and normative (feelings of obligation to the organization) commitments were more important than continuance commitment (awareness of the costs of leaving the organization). This study can help radiation oncology administrators and physicians to understand the values their radiation therapy employees hold that are predictive of their commitment to the organization. A crucial result of the study is the importance of the perceived support of the organization and the leadership skills ...
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Duane Akroyd, Jeff Legg, Melissa B. Jackowski, Robert D. Adams Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

An evaluation of current methods of diagnosing colorectal cancer in the United KingdomEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The use of a multi-phasic screening programme consisting of faecal occult blood tests (FOBt) and a whole bowel examination is considered to be the most effective diagnostic tools. However, preventative schemes, such as better education of the risks and symptoms of CRC, supported by the NHS Cancer Plan (2000), have demonstrated to be a vital adjunct to CRC screening to reduce the incidence and mortality of the disease. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Janet Bond, Mandy Tuckey Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Radiographer interpretation of trauma radiographs: Issues for radiography education providersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Radiography education providers have embraced the need for image interpretation education within both pre- and post-registration radiography programmes. As a result, UK education programmes are able to meet the 2010 College of Radiographers aspiration. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Maryann Hardy, Beverly Snaith Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals