Multi-professional image interpretation: Performance in preliminary clinical evaluation of appendicular radiographs

Lockwood, P.; Pittock, L.

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2019.04.013

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“…Research into this concept has roots in academic radiology and psychology with proposed contributors including the various and complicated components of visual search, interruptions and fatigue . It is suggested that a visual search is more difficult in the presence of multiple targets in the same search display, a trauma radiograph for example. Importantly, this observation is made with novice and professional reviewers alike .…”

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“…The practice of radiographer commenting in the emergency department is not new, but it has evolved considerably since the early days of ‘Red Dot’ . Radiographer commenting is commonly referred to as preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE) in the United Kingdom (UK) and preliminary image evaluation (PIE) in Australia.…”

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“…Over the last two decades, there has been a devolvement of traditional roles in the management of musculoskeletal trauma in the emergency department in Australia and overseas . Physiotherapists and nurse practitioners in addition to emergency doctors are taking shared responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries; a key element being radiographic image interpretation . Evidence is widespread that a multi‐disciplinary approach to radiographic image interpretation is beneficial from both a peer support perspective, as well as by means of improved pathology detection and overall accuracy …”

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Communicating traumatic pathology to ensure shared understanding: is there a recipe for the perfect preliminary image evaluation?

Cooper

Neep

Eastgate

2020

J of Medical Radiation Sci

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Medical imaging and emergency departments work collaboratively to interpret trauma radiographs. In addition to accurate radiographic interpretation, clear communication is crucial to ensure appropriate and timely management of musculoskeletal injuries. This two-step 'how to guide' provides the reviewer with a recipe for effectively evaluating trauma radiographs for traumatic pathology and succinctly documenting the findings.Step 1 is a systematic search of the radiograph: soft tissues, bones, alignment of joints and satisfaction of search (SBASS). Utilising SBASS increases reviewer confidence in identifying traumatic pathology of the appendicular and axial skeleton.Step 2 is a streamlined communication model for the documentation of pathological findings. The WWW acronym (What is it? Where is it? What is it doing?) can be adapted to describe simple or complex traumatic pathology.

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Communicating traumatic pathology to ensure shared understanding: is there a recipe for the perfect preliminary image evaluation?

Cooper

Neep

Eastgate

2020

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Operational challenges and collaborative solutions in radiology image interpretation: perspectives from imaging departments in a low‐resource setting

Karera,

Davidson,

Engel‐Hills

2024

J of Medical Radiation Sci

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IntroductionMedical imaging's critical role in diagnosis requires prompt and precise image interpretation. Numerous radiology departments, especially in low‐resourced settings, encounter challenges such as a shortage of radiologists in their operational setup. This study explored the perceptions of radiographers and radiologists from low‐resourced departments in a single country regarding operational challenges and potential solutions in image interpretation.MethodsA qualitative approach was utilised, involving heads of departments, senior radiographers, and radiologists with a minimum of 5 years of experience, from three major state referral hospitals. Face‐to‐face, semi‐structured interviews were conducted in November 2022, using an interview guide that included questions on the challenges encountered during image interpretation and the proposed solutions. Data analysis was conducted using Atlas.ti version 9.0, following the four‐step content analysis method. All participants willingly provided consent to participate in the study.ResultsTen participants, comprising two radiologists and eight radiographers participated in the study. The research identified three main themes: image interpretation pathways, image interpretation operational challenges and proposed solutions for image interpretation. In addition, a total of 10 subthemes were generated from the three main themes.ConclusionThe study revealed critical challenges and the need to explore the formal inclusion of radiographers in image interpretation, as a way to improve efficiency. However, a comprehensive assessment of the image interpretation system, encompassing radiographers' knowledge and competence, is recommended for context‐specific, empirical‐based modifications to enhance service provision.

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Preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE): A transnational scoping review of current radiography practice

Anudjo,

Docherty,

Akudjedu

2025

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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Multi-professional image interpretation: Performance in preliminary clinical evaluation of appendicular radiographs

Cited by 9 publications

References 68 publications

Communicating traumatic pathology to ensure shared understanding: is there a recipe for the perfect preliminary image evaluation?

Communicating traumatic pathology to ensure shared understanding: is there a recipe for the perfect preliminary image evaluation?

Operational challenges and collaborative solutions in radiology image interpretation: perspectives from imaging departments in a low‐resource setting

Preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE): A transnational scoping review of current radiography practice

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