Methodological trends of community-based participatory radiography research in Singapore

IF 2.8 Q2 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Radiography Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-20 DOI:10.1016/j.radi.2025.103289

A. Mohamed Afif , A.Y.H. Kee, C.P.Y. Lee

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Abstract

Introduction

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a vital methodological approach, especially within Singapore’s diverse population. CBPR facilitates engagement from various communities and stakeholders, ensuring relevance to population needs. However, current trends in CBPR within radiography remains unclear. This paper aims to review existing methodological trends in CBPR within radiography to inform future research directions and support translation to clinical practices in Singapore.

Methods

A comprehensive review of published literature indexed from Singapore Health Services database from January 2014 to January 2025 was conducted. Two independent reviewers evaluated each study on its study design, data collection techniques, and analytical strategies. A third reviewer was consulted to reach consensus when discrepancies approach. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS and thematic analysis was applied to identify methodological patterns in CPBR studies.

Results

A total of 1195 publications were retrieved. After exclusion, 68 radiography-related publications were included in the analysis. Of these, 38 (55.9 %) utilised CBPR approaches. Thematic analysis revealed four key themes: (1) diagnostic studies to evaluate or improve clinical protocols, (2) assessment of new/emerging technologies, (3) implementation of education approaches adapted into practice, and (4) workplace operations assessment and refinement.

Conclusion

CBPR plays a significant role in informing methodological approaches for research projects aimed at enhancing long-term clinical implementation outcomes in diverse populations.

Implication for practice

The CPBR approach is essential to future-proofing technological advancements and ensuring generalisability of research findings to meet population-specific needs.

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新加坡社区参与式放射学研究的方法学趋势

以社区为基础的参与性研究（CBPR）是一种重要的方法论方法，特别是在新加坡多样化的人口中。CBPR促进了各个社区和利益攸关方的参与，确保了与人口需求的相关性。然而，目前放射学中CBPR的趋势仍不清楚。本文旨在回顾放射学中CBPR的现有方法学趋势，以告知未来的研究方向，并支持新加坡临床实践的翻译。方法对2014年1月至2025年1月新加坡卫生服务数据库收录的已发表文献进行综合分析。两名独立审稿人对每项研究的研究设计、数据收集技术和分析策略进行了评估。当出现差异时，咨询第三位审稿人以达成一致意见。采用SPSS软件对定量数据进行分析，并采用专题分析来确定CPBR研究的方法模式。结果共检索文献1195篇。排除后，68篇与放射学相关的出版物被纳入分析。其中38例（55.9%）采用CBPR方法。专题分析揭示了四个关键主题：(1)评估或改进临床方案的诊断研究；(2)评估新/新兴技术；(3)实施适应实践的教育方法；(4)工作场所操作评估和改进。结论cbpr在研究项目的方法学研究中发挥着重要作用，旨在提高不同人群的长期临床实施结果。CPBR方法对于未来的技术进步和确保研究成果的普遍性以满足特定人群的需求至关重要。

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来源期刊

Radiography RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING-

CiteScore

4.70

自引率

34.60%

发文量

169

审稿时长

63 days

期刊介绍： Radiography is an International, English language, peer-reviewed journal of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. Radiography is the official professional journal of the College of Radiographers and is published quarterly. Radiography aims to publish the highest quality material, both clinical and scientific, on all aspects of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy and oncology.