Initial image interpretation of appendicular skeletal radiographs: A comparison between nurses and radiographers

Piper, K.; Paterson, A.

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2007.10.006

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“…The results are consistent to previous studies showing the ability of radiographers to improve their performance of interpretation after a short course of formal training 39,40 . The radiographers in this study produced a mean FOM of 0.920 (standard error 0.013, df 14, 95% CI 0.891,0.950).…”

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Intraorbital foreign body detection and localisation by radiographers: A preliminary JAFROC observer performance study

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“…Radiographer ability to detect abnormalities has also been compared to A&E or Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) Nurses pre-and post-training. 21 Despite the reticence evidenced by the survey results, Radiographers with no initial training performed as well as Nurses who had had training. In one study, Radiographers underestimated their ability in image interpretation, whereas Nurse Practitioners and Casualty Officers overrated their abilities, again suggesting there may be issues with Radiographer confidence.…”

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Attitudes of radiographers to radiographer-led discharge: A survey

Lumsden

Cosson

2015

Radiography

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“…A single group pre-and post-test study was undertaken with an educational intervention [3,17,18]. There was a total sample (N ¼ 75) of radiographers employed at the two hospitals in Johannesburg, South Africa, who were eligible to participate in the study.…”

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The Influence of Image Interpretation Training on the Accuracy of Abnormality Detection and Written Comments on Musculoskeletal Radiographs by South African Radiographers

Hazell

Motto

Chipeya

2015

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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Introduction: The study was conducted in two government hospitals in Johannesburg, South Africa, investigating the extent to which image interpretation and relevant terminology training would improve the accuracy and descriptive comments provided on musculoskeletal images by South African radiographers. Methods: Nine radiographers interpreted an image bank comprised of 100 skeletal radiographs (50% abnormal) both before and on completion of a tailored education program in image interpretation. Radiographer comments were compared with the reference standard diagnosis (single experienced radiologist) and deemed to be correct, partially correct, or incorrect. The radiographers were assessed for sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy on the image bank pre-and postintervention. After testing for normality of the data, a Wilcoxon signed rank test was used for nonparametric paired data. Results: Radiographer accuracy (from 71.04% to 78%), sensitivity (from 83.73% to 87.28%), and specificity (from 59.62% to 70.34%) all improved after the education program. A statistically significant improvement was noted in the accuracy (Wilcoxon value, z ¼ À2.66, P ¼ .008). Incorrect radiographer comments also decreased (from 24.1% to 17.78%, Wilcoxon value, z ¼ À1.96, P¼ .05). Radiographer vocabulary used when describing abnormalities was more in line with the reference standard diagnosis after training. Conclusions: This study has shown that training in pattern recognition and construction of a comment could enable diagnostic radiographers to improve their accuracy and the ability to provide a descriptive comment on an image. Future work should include assessing accuracy and commenting in the clinical environment and whether the improvement in commenting is maintained over time. R ESUM E Objet : L' etude a et e men ee dans deux hôpitaux gouvernementaux de Johannesburg, en Afrique du Sud. Elle examine dans quelle mesure une formation en interpr etation des images et en terminologie pertinente permettrait d'am eliorer la pr ecision de l'interpr etation et les commentaires descriptifs sur les images musculo-squelettiques fournis par les radiographes sud-africains.

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Initial image interpretation of appendicular skeletal radiographs: A comparison between nurses and radiographers

Cited by 34 publications

References 24 publications

Intraorbital foreign body detection and localisation by radiographers: A preliminary JAFROC observer performance study

Intraorbital foreign body detection and localisation by radiographers: A preliminary JAFROC observer performance study

Attitudes of radiographers to radiographer-led discharge: A survey

The Influence of Image Interpretation Training on the Accuracy of Abnormality Detection and Written Comments on Musculoskeletal Radiographs by South African Radiographers

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