The Federal Government (FG) is to establish a digital registry for #radiographers and strengthen regulatory oversight to eliminate quackery in the profession and improve regulation in Nigeriaโs diagnostic healthcare services.
https://dmarketforces.com/fg-to-establish-digital-registry-for-radiographers/
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Today marks World Radiography Day, highlighting the critical role of diagnostic imaging and radiographers in healthcare.
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Radiology employs various imaging technologies to diagnose and treat conditions. This day raises awareness of how these technologies save lives and improve patient care.
๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ: "๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐: ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐จ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป"
This theme emphasizes the vital contributions of radiographers in diagnosing and treating medical issues.
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- Early diagnosis via imaging can save lives.
- Imaging aids in quick injury assessment.
- Helps track disease progression and treatment needs.
- Reduces unnecessary surgeries and shortens hospital stays.
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First observed in 2007, this day has evolved with major organizations joining to promote radiology's importance in patient safety.
#WorldRadiographyDay #Radiology #Radiographers #PatientSafety #Healthcare #MedicalImaging #Xray #CTScan #MRI #DiagnosticImaging #SCABPharmacy
#UK: #Radiographers join protest against anti-strike legislation, ignored by major #media
https://www.sor.org/news/trade-union-ir/the-right-to-strike-rally-%E2%80%93-from-the-front-lines
#Radiography #strike #strikes #UnionBusting #MediaLiteracy #SoR #TUC #Cheltenham #exploitation #neoliberalism #ClassWar
An international survey among #radiographers showed an agreement in what makes a good quality #XRay image; however, there is a difference of opinion on the medical usefulness of low-quality images. (Elin Kjelle et al.)
๐ https://insightsimaging.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13244-022-01169-9
Background Assessing the quality of diagnostic images is subjective and influenced by factors such education, skills, and experience of the assessor. This study aims to explore the radiographersโ assessments of medical usefulness or rejection of X-ray images in specific cases. Results Eighty-one radiographers from different countries responded to the questionnaire distributed online at the EFRS research HUB at ECR 2020 (a 15% response rate). Forty-two percent of the respondents practiced in the UK and Ireland. In addition to rejecting or keeping images in the presented 30 cases and giving a main reason for the images rejected, the participants explained their choice using comments, 1176 comments were obtained. Sixty percent of the comments were on kept images. The respondents kept on average 63% of the images. In the โKeepโ, โCould keepโ, and โRejectโ categories on average 84%, 63% and 43% of images were kept respectively. The most common reasons given for rejecting an image were suboptimal positioning and centering. Potential diagnostic value and radiation protection were indicated as reasons to keep an image perceived as of low quality reported in nโ=โ353 and nโ=โ33 comments respectively. Conclusions There is an agreement internationally on what makes a good quality X-ray image. However, the opinion on medical usefulness of images of low or poor quality compared to image criteria varies. Diagnostic capability and radiation protection was the rationale used for keeping images not fulfilling image criteria. There seems to be a need for diagnostic quality to be included in image assessment in clinical practice.
๐ฌ๐ง #UK study finds that an #ArtificialIntelligence module can help educators in developing #AI education provisions for #radiographers. (Riaan van de Venter et al.)
๐ https://insightsimaging.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13244-023-01372-2
Background Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications are increasingly being used in providing healthcare services, such as medical imaging support. Sufficient and appropriate education for medical imaging professionals is required for successful AI adoption. Although, currently, there are AI training programmes for radiologists, formal AI education for radiographers is lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate and discuss a postgraduate-level module on AI developed in the UK for radiographers. Methodology A participatory action research methodology was applied, with participants recruited from the first cohort of students enrolled in this module and faculty members. Data were collected using online, semi-structured, individual interviews and focus group discussions. Textual data were processed using data-driven thematic analysis. Results Seven students and six faculty members participated in this evaluation. Results can be summarised in the following four themes: a. participantsโ professional and educational backgrounds influenced their experiences, b. participants found the learning experience meaningful concerning module design, organisation, and pedagogical approaches, c. some module design and delivery aspects were identified as barriers to learning, and d. participants suggested how the ideal AI course could look like based on their experiences. Conclusions The findings of our work show that an AI module can assist educators/academics in developing similar AI education provisions for radiographers and other medical imaging and radiation sciences professionals. A blended learning delivery format, combined with customisable and contextualised content, using an interprofessional faculty approach is recommended for future similar courses.
Lorna Miller (Guardian) on the #radiographers' ability to see through the pious words spouted by #RishiSunak...
Radiographers across Yorkshire have joined colleagues from across the country in taking strike action to tackle chronic staff shortages along with the current NHS pay and conditions
#radiographers #NHS #Strikes
https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/economy/radiographers-join-nhs-colleagues-in-taking-strike-action/
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