Abstract
Background: With the use of expert consensus a digital tool was developed by the research team which proved useful
when teaching radiographers how to interpret chest images. The training tool included A) a search strategy training
tool and B) an educational tool to communicate the search strategies using eye tracking technology. This training tool
has the potential to improve interpretation skills for other healthcare professionals.
Methods: To investigate this, 31 healthcare professionals i.e. nurses and physiotherapists, were recruited and
participants were randomised to receive access to the training tool (intervention group) or not to have access to the
training tool (control group) for a period of 4-6 weeks. Participants were asked to interpret different sets of 20 chest
images before and after the intervention period. A study day was then provided to all participants following which
participants were again asked to interpret a different set of 20 chest images (n=1860). Each participant was asked to
complete a questionnaire on their perceptions of the training provided.
Results: Data analysis is in progress. 50% of participants did not have experience in image interpretation prior to the
study. The study day and training tool were useful in improving image interpretation skills. Participants perception of
the usefulness of the tool to aid image interpretation skills varied among respondents.
Conclusion: This training tool has the potential to improve patient diagnosis and reduce healthcare costs.
when teaching radiographers how to interpret chest images. The training tool included A) a search strategy training
tool and B) an educational tool to communicate the search strategies using eye tracking technology. This training tool
has the potential to improve interpretation skills for other healthcare professionals.
Methods: To investigate this, 31 healthcare professionals i.e. nurses and physiotherapists, were recruited and
participants were randomised to receive access to the training tool (intervention group) or not to have access to the
training tool (control group) for a period of 4-6 weeks. Participants were asked to interpret different sets of 20 chest
images before and after the intervention period. A study day was then provided to all participants following which
participants were again asked to interpret a different set of 20 chest images (n=1860). Each participant was asked to
complete a questionnaire on their perceptions of the training provided.
Results: Data analysis is in progress. 50% of participants did not have experience in image interpretation prior to the
study. The study day and training tool were useful in improving image interpretation skills. Participants perception of
the usefulness of the tool to aid image interpretation skills varied among respondents.
Conclusion: This training tool has the potential to improve patient diagnosis and reduce healthcare costs.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 12 |
| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 4 Jul 2022 |
| Event | UK imaging and oncology congress - Liverpool, United Kingdom Duration: 4 Jul 2022 → 6 Jul 2022 https://www.ukio.org.uk/programme-2022/#:~:text=The%20Congress%20offers%20three%20days,%2C%20oncology%2C%20and%20radiological%20sciences. |
Conference
| Conference | UK imaging and oncology congress |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Liverpool |
| Period | 4/07/22 → 6/07/22 |
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