Transitioning from analogue to digital imaging: Challenges of South African analogue-trained radiographers

Campbell, Scott; Morton, David; Grobler, A.D.

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2018.10.001

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“…However, South African studies show radiographers optimised use of digital radiography as lacking [49 , 50 , 51] . A study showed that older South African radiographers trained in analogue radiography found the digital interface challenging and suggested that management ensure optimal education in new equipment to foster equipment uptake compliance [49] . Radiographers involvement in research activities will contribute to developing their knowledge, skills and competencies in daily clinical practice [52 , 53] .…”

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South African radiography leadership co-constructing radiation protection change ideas

Lewis

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Hayre

2022

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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South African radiography leadership co-constructing radiation protection change ideas

Lewis

Downing

Hayre

2022

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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“…In South Africa, teleradiology is used to transmit mostly CT to radiologists, from rural areas. 7,20,26 Computerised tomography is a specialised field in radiology but is incorporated in the undergraduate radiography programme in South Africa. This undergraduate training does not adequately prepare radiographers to operate independently in a teleradiology setting, and their knowledge of CT applications should be augmented to perform CT examinations safely and accurately.…”

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The experiences of teleradiology end users regarding role extension in a rural district of the North West province: A qualitative analysis

Essop

Kekana

2020

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine

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“…1 With DR having a wide dynamic exposure latitude, radiographers can no longer look at a radiograph to determine the exposure quality. [2][3][4] Radiographers, therefore, need to learn the varying effect of exposure technique factors on image quality in DR. [5][6][7] The primary factors of exposure technique are kilovoltage peak (kVp) and milliampere-second (mAs). A general rule in analogue radiography is that milliampere and the exposure time (mAs) is responsible for the film blackening or density.…”

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Diagnostic radiography students' experiences of a practical method demonstrating the effect of milliampere-second in digital X-ray imaging systems

Lewis

2021

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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Background: The effect of exposure technique factors varies between analogue and digital X-ray imaging systems (DR). Understanding these variations is paramount to optimising radiation protection, yet radiographers are unclear about these effects. A practical method to demonstrate milliampere second (mAs) effect in DR was developed to assist diagnostic radiography students in understanding exposure technique factors in DR.Objectives: To explore second-year diagnostic radiography students' experiences of a practical method to demonstrate the effect of mAs in DR.Methods: A qualitative research approach employing an open-ended questionnaire explored second-year diagnostic radiography students' experiences of the practical method demonstrating the effect of mAs in DR. Twenty students participated in the study, and the data collected underwent thematic analysis.Results: Students appreciated working in small groups and provided suggestions to improve the practical method's instruction sheet. Most students' predicted outcome differed from the actual outcome of the demonstration. Seeing and documenting the effect of mAs in DR not only enhanced students' understanding of it but showed the implications of increasing mAs on image quality and radiation exposure. Conclusion:Students found that the practical method enhanced their understanding of mAs and exposure technique factors in DR. Additionally, the practical method highlighted exposure creep in DR and radiographers' role in protecting patients from overexposure to ionising radiation in the digital era. RÉSUMÉ Contexte: L'effet des facteurs liés aux techniques d'exposition varie entre les systèmes d'imagerie radiologique analogiques et numériques (RN). La compréhension de ces variations est primordiale pour optimiser la radioprotection, mais les radiographes ne connaissent pas bien ces effets. Une méthode pratique pour démontrer l'effet des milliampères secondes (mAs) en RN a été développée pour aider les étudiants en radiographie diagnostique à comprendre les facteurs de technique d'exposition en RN.Objectifs: Explorer les expériences des étudiants en deuxième année de radiographie diagnostique sur une méthode pratique pour démontrer l'effet des mAs en RN.Méthodologie: Une approche de recherche qualitative utilisant un questionnaire ouvert a permis d'explorer les expériences des étudiants en deuxième année de radiodiagnostic sur la méthode pratique démontrant l'effet des mAs en RN. Vingt étudiants ont participé à l'étude, et les données recueillies ont été soumises à une analyse thématique.Résultat: Les élèves ont apprécié le travail en petits groupes et ont fait des suggestions pour améliorer la fiche d'instruction de la méthode pratique. Le résultat prévu par la plupart des étudiants différait du résultat réel de la démonstration. Le fait de voir et de documenter l'effet des mAs en RN a non seulement permis aux étudiants de mieux le comprendre, mais a également montré les implications d'une aug-

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Transitioning from analogue to digital imaging: Challenges of South African analogue-trained radiographers

Cited by 9 publications

References 23 publications

South African radiography leadership co-constructing radiation protection change ideas

South African radiography leadership co-constructing radiation protection change ideas

The experiences of teleradiology end users regarding role extension in a rural district of the North West province: A qualitative analysis

Diagnostic radiography students' experiences of a practical method demonstrating the effect of milliampere-second in digital X-ray imaging systems

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