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{"title":"Artificial Intelligence user interface preferences in radiology: A scoping review","authors":"Avneet Gill ,&nbsp;Clare Rainey ,&nbsp;Laura McLaughlin ,&nbsp;Ciara Hughes ,&nbsp;Raymond Bond ,&nbsp;Jonathan McConnell ,&nbsp;Sonyia McFadden","doi":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101866","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101866","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction/Background</h3><div>Modern forms of Artificial intelligence (AI) have developed in radiology over the past few years. With the current workforce shortages, in both radiology and radiography professions, AI continues to prove its place in supporting clinical radiology processes. The aim of the scoping review was to investigate the existing literature on the topic of preference of use of artificial intelligence interfaces within a radiology context.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Using a systematic approach, papers were chosen against an inclusion criterion of addressing radiological AI user interface preferences to be included in the scoping review. Arksey O'Malley's and Levac's framework were used to inform the procedural steps for the scoping review. Four databases were searched including MEDLINE Ovid, Scopus, Web of Science and Engineering Village. Reliability was improved through the involvement of three researchers to select the papers against the inclusion criteria.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Six papers were identified to fit the inclusion criteria of radiological AI user interface preferences. These varied methodologically including two observational studies, two simulated user testing studies, a diagnostic accuracy study and a multi-case study. AI user interfaces were evaluated in two studies. Mixed responses were obtained with some alignment in preference for heatmap image overlays and highly detailed user interfaces are linked to higher preference amongst users. Limited literature exists on AI user interfaces and a lack of research evaluating current AI interface preference, either in post or pre-deployment.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>The mix of methods used within studies indicated that there is not yet a standardised method for assessing AI tool design and preference within radiology, with common use of a System Usability Scale survey tool in conjunction with another method. There was also a varied response when considering the preferred user interface in radiology, though simple, non-complicated designs were suggested to be ideal by participants.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Medical imaging AI user interface research is essential for the acceptability of AI technology into radiology departments. This scoping review identified the current landscape of AI user interface research within a radiology setting. There is a requirement for more radiology AI research focussing on end user or imaging professional involvement and their preferences. There is an explicit need for further research in the field, due to the lack of standardised outcome measures, lack clear findings regarding ideal user interfaces and lack of inclusion of radiographers. The dearth of studies including radiographers and small sample sizes of participants within these studies identifies the mindset shift required for radiology, and AI vendors alike.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46420,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences","volume":"56 3","pages":"Article 101866"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143510274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Radiography students’ learning of plain X-ray examinations in clinical practice: An ethnographic study","authors":"Anneli Holmström","doi":"10.1016/j.jmir.2024.101758","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmir.2024.101758","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Learning of plain x-ray examinations in clinical practice is the core element of becoming a professional in diagnostic radiography. Learning in clinical practice is situated in an authentic socio-cultural context promoting students’ learning from legitimate peripheral participation to full participation. The purpose of this study was to describe and understand radiography students’ learning of plain X-ray examinations in clinical practice.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The data consisted of observations, learning diaries and interviews of 17 radiography students and the researcher's own field notes regarding students’ clinical practice of plain X-ray examinations. Learning was studied from the perspective of interpretive ethnography. Data were analyzed by the constant comparative method.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In clinical practice, radiography students’ learning was governed by a learning culture requiring the ability to interpret and adapt to the prevailing learning styles of the clinical practice contexts. The learning styles were: 1) learning towards expertise through collaboration, 2) learning actively through student's solo work and 3) learning by working in the background and following instructions. In these learning styles, the extent and depth of the learning content, patient care and imaging varied. Learning methods, learning in cooperation, students’ solo working and learning under radiographers’ changeable guidance differed as well. Students’ learning was impacted by the factors radiographer's supervision and student's learning space. According to students’ own evaluation, the learning outcomes regarding theory-practice connection were achieved to a variable extent.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Learning culture provided variable opportunities for the socio-cultural context to promote students’ learning in clinical practice. The results can be applied when developing and implementing radiography students’ clinical practice. Further research could focus on strengthening the curriculum towards cooperative learning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46420,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences","volume":"56 3","pages":"Article 101758"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143508434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Commentary on the role of virtual reality simulation in radiography education","authors":"Karen Brage ,&nbsp;Katrine Borg Hansen ,&nbsp;Jonas Værlund Rasmussen ,&nbsp;Oliver Brage ,&nbsp;Helle Precht","doi":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101875","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101875","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46420,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences","volume":"56 3","pages":"Article 101875"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143510273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Barriers to CPD participation by radiographers: A case study in Malawi","authors":"Peter Bajinyumwe Shaba ,&nbsp;Pauline Busisiwe Nkosi ,&nbsp;Mbuyiselwa Radebe","doi":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101861","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101861","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Continuing Professional Development (CPD) aims to ensure that post-graduate healthcare workers practice safely, effectively, and competently to meet the changing healthcare needs, revised scopes of practice, and emerging healthcare conditions and ultimately improve patient care. Literature has revealed that radiographers in the broader African region, including those in countries such as Malawi, Tanzania, and South Africa experience several barriers to participate in CPD. However, there is paucity of literature that documents the barriers that affect radiographers’ participation in CPD activities from the perspective of radiographers, professional bodies, and employers.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The study aimed to explore and describe the barriers hindering radiographers' engagement in CPD activities in Malawi.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A qualitative case study design employing a maximum variation sampling was used to select one tertiary, secondary, and primary hospitals in Lilongwe district. Homogenous sampling was employed to select fifteen radiographers and three employers, one each, from the selected hospitals. Total population sampling was used to select the radiographers’ representative from the professional body. Semi-structured face-to-face and one-on-one interviews were used to collect data. Thematic analysis was undertaken to analyse data from full verbatim transcriptions.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Three primary themes were identified through thematic analysis namely attitudinal, physical, and structural barriers that prevented radiographers from engaging in CPD activities. Radiographers, employers and professional body had positive opinions about Continuing Professional Development, however low participation in CPD activities was identified as a common barrier.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Continuing Professional Development is a valuable tool for radiographers’ professional development and practice enhancement. Collaborative efforts are required to alleviate the barriers to CPD participation by radiographers, ultimately promoting CPD participation within the radiography profession. Future research should focus on mitigating those barriers to improve radiographers’ participation in CPD activities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46420,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences","volume":"56 3","pages":"Article 101861"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143479321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Incidental findings in volunteer imaging used to develop radiotherapy MRI workflows","authors":"Lisa McDaid ,&nbsp;Anubhav Datta ,&nbsp;Suzanne Bonington ,&nbsp;Prakash Manoharan ,&nbsp;James O'Connor ,&nbsp;Peter Hoskin ,&nbsp;Ananya Choudhury ,&nbsp;Cynthia Eccles","doi":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101863","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101863","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction/Background</h3><div>Healthy volunteer imaging is integral to optimising sequences for use in a treatment planning pathway to ensure they are fit for purpose. Although initial imaging may not be optimal quality, it may still be possible to identify abnormalities.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>All healthy volunteer participants recruited to approved studies aimed at optimising MRI sequences for use in radiotherapy at our institution were included. Participants were imaged on either an MR Sim (Philips Ingenia, Best, Netherlands) or MR Linac system (Unity, Elekta, Sweden), or both and each imaging time point was analysed separately.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>145 participants underwent 258 imaging sessions. Incidental findings were identified in 31 (21.3 %) participants. 96 participants were female and median age 29 years (range 22–59). Imaging was reviewed by one of four radiologists and findings categorised in terms of clinical significance. In eleven cases, onward referral was recommended: Three defined as potentially serious. Seven had a documented consultation informing participants of report findings, and actions taken. Positive predictive value was 45 % and negative predictive value 100 %. There was no difference in number of findings between imaging system (<em>p</em> = 0.15).</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Rate of incidental findings compares favourably with the literature. This rate cannot be ignored, and radiotherapy services should be aware of the need to develop, and audit, procedures that appropriately manage findings.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>MRI scanners are not routinely managed by radiotherapy services. Potentially significant findings are seen in around 4 % of healthy volunteers and the procedures around managing findings may be new to radiotherapy services.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46420,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences","volume":"56 3","pages":"Article 101863"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143455143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How does intelligent noise reduction software influence the image quality in pelvic digital radiography: Response","authors":"E.D. Hussner ,&nbsp;S. Sundby ,&nbsp;C.B. Outzen ,&nbsp;J. Jensen ,&nbsp;A. Tingberg ,&nbsp;H. Precht","doi":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101858","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101858","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46420,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences","volume":"56 3","pages":"Article 101858"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143429002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The volumetric and dosimetric impacts of respiratory motion management in lung SBRT: A systematic review from 2019-2024","authors":"Bonan Zhang,&nbsp;Laure Marignol,&nbsp;Maeve Kearney","doi":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101860","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101860","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The efficacy of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is contingent upon accurately accounting for respiratory motion. Although several methods have been developed, the extent of volumetric and dosimetric benefit, as well as the criteria for selecting appropriate methods for individual patients remain unclear.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To assess the extent of target volume reduction and lung dose reduction in lung cancer patients treated with SBRT, comparing active versus non-active respiratory motion management approaches.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including MEDLINE Ovid (PubMed), EMBASE, and the Web of Science Core Collection, covering the period from 2019 to 2024. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed to identify studies relevant to respiratory motion management in lung SBRT. Data extracted included target volume delineation, target volume sizes, and lung doses reported.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The review included 14 studies involving 273 patients, which examined both active and non-active respiratory motion management approaches. Active respiratory motion management approaches were associated with significant reduced target volume sizes and lung doses compared to non-active approaches. Tracking and deep inspiration breath-hold demonstrated superiority in reduction in target volume and lung protection, with tracking showing the greatest reduction in target volume.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Patient selection is crucial when determining the most appropriate respiratory motion management approach. Establishing a consensus on planning objective is necessary for accurate data evaluation. Further research is required to refine these techniques and explore innovative technologies that could enhance the effectiveness and safety of respiratory motion management in lung SBRT.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46420,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences","volume":"56 3","pages":"Article 101860"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143421545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"MRTs in [Un]conventional roles: Some [Not So] linear career accelerator tips","authors":"Julie Renaud","doi":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101865","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101865","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46420,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences","volume":"56 3","pages":"Article 101865"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143394975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Medical device specialist: An emerging role for medical radiation technologists in Costa Rica","authors":"Sergio M. Solis-Barquero ,&nbsp;Andrea Astorga Ramirez ,&nbsp;Jennifer Sanchez Portuguez ,&nbsp;Ignacio Montero Ureña","doi":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101859","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101859","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46420,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences","volume":"56 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recognition of education, training and experience in advanced clinical practice through a national multiprofessional scheme: A narrative review from a radiographer participant","authors":"Gavin Cain ,&nbsp;Beverly Snaith","doi":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101856","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmir.2025.101856","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Multi-professional Framework (MPF) for Advanced Clinical Practice in England defines the essential capabilities required of advanced clinical practitioners. The Centre for Advanced Practice ePortfolio (supported) route provides a pathway for these practitioners to gain formal recognition, confirming that they meet the educational and experiential standards for advanced practice. This narrative review examines how a diagnostic radiographer from the first cohort successfully demonstrated these capabilities, using excerpts from their ePortfolio and examples of supporting evidence. The review aims to highlight activities characteristic of advanced practice in diagnostic radiography and radiographic reporting, and how they can be effectively documented to demonstrate fulfilment of the MPF capabilities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46420,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences","volume":"56 3","pages":"Article 101856"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143132758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}