Improvement of radiographer commenting accuracy of the appendicular skeleton following a short course in plain radiography image interpretation: A pilot study
Abstract Introduction Radiographers are at times required to provide preliminary information on plain radiography when significant findings are identified. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two short training modules to improve the accuracy of image interpretation of the appe...
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| description | Abstract Introduction Radiographers are at times required to provide preliminary information on plain radiography when significant findings are identified. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two short training modules to improve the accuracy of image interpretation of the appendicular skeleton amongst a group of radiographers. Methods Eight radiographers volunteered to participate in the study. All undertook a pre‐test and, following delivery of course materials, an immediate post‐test for two consecutive modules. A retention test was undertaken 6 months later. Sensitivity (Sn), specificity (Sp) and accuracy (Acc) scores were evaluated against the “Gold Standard” radiologists’ reports. Paired‐samples t‐tests were carried out to compare image interpretation scores between the start of module one to the end of module two, and between the end of module 2 and 6 months later. Summary receiver operating characteristics (SROC) scores on each of the participants’ module two post‐test study results were undertaken. Results Significant improvements in scores were achieved between the mean (SD) scores of module 1 pre‐test (77.5 (±3.9)) and the module 2 post‐test (83.6 (±3.2) (P =0.022)). Sn, Sp and Acc scores increased from the start of module 1 pre‐test to the end of module 2 post‐test (Sn: 82.28–86.25%; Sp: 75.29–84.66%; Acc: 81.68–85.97%). The retention test revealed a non‐significant reduction in mean scores (80.0 (±5.1)) when compared to post‐test module 2 (83.6 (±3.2) (P =0.184)). SROC revealed an area under the curve of 0.90. Conclusion Participants achieved significant improvements in commenting accuracy on plain radiography of the appendicular skeleton after completion of the two modules. However, continuous application and ongoing professional development is essential in order to maintain and develop the skills acquired. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9ec0d3774f5c42b1950e77f1aece640f2022-12-22T00:50:01ZengWileyJournal of Medical Radiation Sciences2051-38952051-39092019-03-01661141910.1002/jmrs.306Improvement of radiographer commenting accuracy of the appendicular skeleton following a short course in plain radiography image interpretation: A pilot studyImelda Williams0Marilyn Baird1Beverley Pearce2Michal Schneider3Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Monash University Clayton Victoria AustraliaDepartment of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Monash University Clayton Victoria AustraliaPeninsula Health: Frankston Hospital Frankston Victoria AustraliaDepartment of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Monash University Clayton Victoria AustraliaAbstract Introduction Radiographers are at times required to provide preliminary information on plain radiography when significant findings are identified. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two short training modules to improve the accuracy of image interpretation of the appendicular skeleton amongst a group of radiographers. Methods Eight radiographers volunteered to participate in the study. All undertook a pre‐test and, following delivery of course materials, an immediate post‐test for two consecutive modules. A retention test was undertaken 6 months later. Sensitivity (Sn), specificity (Sp) and accuracy (Acc) scores were evaluated against the “Gold Standard” radiologists’ reports. Paired‐samples t‐tests were carried out to compare image interpretation scores between the start of module one to the end of module two, and between the end of module 2 and 6 months later. Summary receiver operating characteristics (SROC) scores on each of the participants’ module two post‐test study results were undertaken. Results Significant improvements in scores were achieved between the mean (SD) scores of module 1 pre‐test (77.5 (±3.9)) and the module 2 post‐test (83.6 (±3.2) (P =0.022)). Sn, Sp and Acc scores increased from the start of module 1 pre‐test to the end of module 2 post‐test (Sn: 82.28–86.25%; Sp: 75.29–84.66%; Acc: 81.68–85.97%). The retention test revealed a non‐significant reduction in mean scores (80.0 (±5.1)) when compared to post‐test module 2 (83.6 (±3.2) (P =0.184)). SROC revealed an area under the curve of 0.90. Conclusion Participants achieved significant improvements in commenting accuracy on plain radiography of the appendicular skeleton after completion of the two modules. However, continuous application and ongoing professional development is essential in order to maintain and develop the skills acquired.https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.306Boundaries/roleseducationgeneral radiographyimage interpretationradiography |
| spellingShingle | Imelda Williams Marilyn Baird Beverley Pearce Michal Schneider Improvement of radiographer commenting accuracy of the appendicular skeleton following a short course in plain radiography image interpretation: A pilot study Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences Boundaries/roles education general radiography image interpretation radiography |
| title | Improvement of radiographer commenting accuracy of the appendicular skeleton following a short course in plain radiography image interpretation: A pilot study |
| title_full | Improvement of radiographer commenting accuracy of the appendicular skeleton following a short course in plain radiography image interpretation: A pilot study |
| title_fullStr | Improvement of radiographer commenting accuracy of the appendicular skeleton following a short course in plain radiography image interpretation: A pilot study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Improvement of radiographer commenting accuracy of the appendicular skeleton following a short course in plain radiography image interpretation: A pilot study |
| title_short | Improvement of radiographer commenting accuracy of the appendicular skeleton following a short course in plain radiography image interpretation: A pilot study |
| title_sort | improvement of radiographer commenting accuracy of the appendicular skeleton following a short course in plain radiography image interpretation a pilot study |
| topic | Boundaries/roles education general radiography image interpretation radiography |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.306 |
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