Development and Assessment of an E-Learning Course on Breast Imaging for Radiographers: A Stratified Randomized Controlled Trial

Moreira, Inês; Ventura, Sandra; Ramos, Isabel; Rodrigues, Pedro Pereira

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“…Quantitative analysis.a) Practitioners across three breast screening sites behave differently in the application of compression force. There was also internal variability inside screening sites in compression force and thickness.a) 8[34]PortugalTo develop an e-learning course on breast imaging for radiographers and evaluate the course.RCT target group radiographers ( n = 120) and radiology students ( n = 70).Measures: efficacy, effectiveness and user satisfaction. Quantitative analysis.E-learning group got better scores in knowledge and course satisfaction.…”

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European radiographers’ challenges from mammography education and clinical practice – an integrative review

Metsälä

Meystre²,

Jorge³

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ObjectivesThis study aims to identify European radiographers’ challenges in clinical performance in mammography and the main areas of mammography that require more and better training.MethodsAn extensive search was performed to identify relevant studies focused on clinical practice, education and training in mammography published between January 2010 and December 2015 in the English language. The data were analysed by using deductive thematic analysis.ResultsA total of 27 full text articles were read, evaluating their quality. Sixteen articles out of 27 were finally selected for this integrative review. The main challenges of radiographers’ mammography education/training can be divided into three groups: training needs, challenges related to radiographers, and challenges related to the organization of education. The most common challenges of clinical performance in mammography among European radiographers involved technical performance, the quality of practices, and patient-centeredness.ConclusionsThe introduction of harmonized mammography guidelines across Europe may serve as an evidence-based tool to be implemented in practice and education. However, the variability in human and material resources as well as the different cultural contexts should be considered during this process.Teaching Points • Radiographers’ awareness of their professional identity and enhancing multiprofessional cooperation in mammography. • Radiographers’ responsibilities regarding image quality (IQ) and optimal breast imaging performance. • Patient-centred mammography services focusing on the psychosocial needs of the patient. • Challenges: positioning, QC-testing, IQ-assessment, optimization of breast compression, communication, teamwork, and patient-centred care. • Introduction of evidence-based guidelines in Europe to harmonize mammography practice and education.

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European radiographers’ challenges from mammography education and clinical practice – an integrative review

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Meystre²,

Jorge³

et al. 2017

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“…Using E-learning, educators can achieve a great possibility of easily and quickly update content [10]. Several studies demonstrate that radiographers are very receptive to this learning method [15][16][17].…”

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Learner’s perception, knowledge and behaviour assessment within a breast imaging E-Learning course for radiographers

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Ventura

et al. 2019

European Journal of Radiology

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E-learning has been revealed as an a useful tool among continuing education within health professionals, namely for radiographers or radiologic technologists. Therefore like traditional learning, this teaching approach needs continuous evaluation in order to validate its effectiveness and impact. Kirkpatrick's model has been widely used for this purpose by health information management instructors. Our aim was to assess an Elearning Course on Breast Imaging for radiographers based on the first three levels of Kirkpatrick's framework: reaction, learning and behaviour. Methods and materials: An E-learning course was developed for radiographers in order to provide an easy-tounderstand, succinct and current overview in breast imaging, namely mammography technique and image interpretation. The program structure were built based on the guidelines proposed by the European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists (EUSOMA). Learner's satisfaction was assessed through a questionnaire and Knowledge gain was assessed using pre-and post-testing. After 6 months of complying the course, the learners were contacted through a questionnaire in order to give feedback on whether their behaviour changed in workplace. Results: Two editions of the breast imaging course were performed by 64 learners. In general, 97% of the learners stated that the program content was very good and excellent, all learners considered the content was delivered in a very good or excellent way. High percentages of learners stated to be satisfied with the distribution of the content among each module (94%) and 86% of learners stated that your level of dedication was high or very high. Concerning improvement of knowledge, we found an evolution of 4 percentual points between pre and post-tests (p = 0,001). The learners have identified two main changes on their practice, the first one related with patient care, improving communications and positioning skills and the second one related with image interpretation, improving the image processing and analyses. Conclusion: These global results show that e-learning can provide statistically relevant knowledge gains in Radiographers. This course is an important contribution to the improvement of mammography education, impacting on the development of students' and radiographers' skills.

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“…E-learning platform has been used to overcome the limitation of the traditional educational methods. Moreira et al (2015) developed an e-learning course on breast imaging for radiographers. They concluded that it was effective and highlighted the need for continuing education.…”

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The Development of a Free Radiological Anatomy Software Teaching Tool

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OLIVEIRA, M.; GEAMBASTIANI, P.; LOPEZ, G.; CAMBUI, M.; UBEDA, C. & MDLETSHE, S. The development of a free radiological anatomy software teaching tool. Int. J. Morphol., 37(1):205-211, 2019. SUMMARY:The purpose of this research was to develop a free radiological anatomy software for radiologic anatomy education to assist students and professionals in health science. The study was divided into two phases: image acquisition and software development. The first phase was to obtain plain radiographic images and computed tomographic (CT) scans of an anthropomorphic phantom of head and neck. In addition, plain radiographic images of an anthropomorphic phantom of the chest were obtained. The second phase was the development of the anatomy software as an ImageJ macro. The software was developed through the insertion of the radiologic anatomy landmarks into the images that were obtained and application of multiple choice questions. The software was then tested for usability by getting the professors to answer the multiple choice questions. The software presented radiologic anatomy from 1) Head projections: Waters view, Towne view, Caldwell view, Lateral view, Submentovertex, PA view; 2) Thoracic Spine projections: AP and Lateral View and 3) Chest: PA view, Lateral and Oblique. Tomographic imaging presented one hundred radiologic landmarks of head. In total, there were 354 questions. A final report containing the score of correct answers, as well as the user ID, Date and Time of the test were showed. The test were available in three languages (Spanish, English and Portuguese). A user-friendly and inexpensive software was developed and presented. Students and professionals from several countries are able to practice, repeatedly, the recognition of radiologic anatomical landmarks.

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Development and Assessment of an E-Learning Course on Breast Imaging for Radiographers: A Stratified Randomized Controlled Trial

Cited by 33 publications

References 27 publications

European radiographers’ challenges from mammography education and clinical practice – an integrative review

European radiographers’ challenges from mammography education and clinical practice – an integrative review

Learner’s perception, knowledge and behaviour assessment within a breast imaging E-Learning course for radiographers

The Development of a Free Radiological Anatomy Software Teaching Tool

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