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{"title":"A survey of Swedish radiographer's need for knowledge at advanced level","authors":"M. Byenfeldt ,&nbsp;L.-L. Lundvall ,&nbsp;P.T. Olofsson ,&nbsp;J. Kihlberg","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102913","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102913","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>There are uncertainties about whether current advanced-level courses provide the knowledge needed to develop the profession for radiographers in Sweden. The aim of this study was to investigate Swedish radiographers’ perceived need for additional post-registration knowledge in their profession and their need for education at advanced level.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Swedish radiographers were invited to participate in a national electronic survey between November and December 2022. The survey encompassed demographics and 22 inquiries covering domains concerning radiographer's educational needs and motivations, educational type, and the employer's influence on radiographers' higher education pursuits. The pilot-tested survey used both open-ended questions and questions answered with a 10-point Likert scale. Analysis was performed using linear regression and ANOVA, as well as latent content analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In total, 326 respondents participated in the survey, representing all 21 county councils in Sweden. The highest ranked reasons for desiring increased knowledge were to increase patient safety and increase the quality of examinations. Radiographers preferred to study during paid working hours, in university/college, with the possibility to undertake a master's degree in radiography; however, staff shortages hampered this development. Moreover, women expressed a greater desire to pursue further studies than men.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Swedish radiographers expressed a high concern for enhancing the quality of examinations and patient safety, and to succeed, they wanted to study during paid working hours at university/college with the possibility of taking a master's degree in radiography.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>The requirement by law of regulated modality-based specialization positions for radiographers, leading to a demand for advanced-level courses at universities/colleges for all current methods in radiology departments, would increase the quality of examinations and treatments, as well as patient safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 3","pages":"Article 102913"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143592373","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":"The effects of virtual reality (VR) on clinical skills training in undergraduate radiography education: A systematic review","authors":"J. Gårdling ,&nbsp;C. Viseu ,&nbsp;E. Hettinger ,&nbsp;P. Jildenstål ,&nbsp;A. Augustinsson","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102911","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102911","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The primary objective was to map the impact on confidence and performance on radiographic examinations among undergraduate radiography students utilizing virtual reality (VR). The secondary objective was to identify potential pitfalls to avoid in future VR implementation.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic review was conducted, which included comprehensive search in nine databases. The software Covidence was used for screening. Nine studies were included after quality assurance using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). Data extraction consisted of participant characteristics, study design, relevant statistical results, study limitations, and conclusions. Key findings were summarized in a systematic synthesis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>VR compared to traditional skills training provides an advantage in students' assessed performance in both equipment and patient positioning, as well as self-reported confidence within equipment positioning, selection of exposure parameters, and radiation safety. For successful outcome, factors to consider were the size of the VR room, VR tutorials, the length of the VR-session, a realistic VR environment, feedback from the VR system, and the opportunity to interact with patients, both verbally and palpatory.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>VR is a feasible tool, providing students with a safe, engaging, and controlled environment. Students may apply their theoretical knowledge into real-life scenarios, which develop students' clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>Although VR has shown positive effects, VR alone does not guarantee increased performance and confidence in students. Research within this field is deficient, hence further research is needed to confirm the effect of VR, preferably case–control or randomized studies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 3","pages":"Article 102911"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143548628","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":"The influence of imaging protocols on complex ankle fracture manipulation in the ED: A before and after study","authors":"S. Holt ,&nbsp;B. Snaith ,&nbsp;C. Bolan ,&nbsp;C. Chadwick ,&nbsp;A. Crede","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Ankle injuries that present to the ED with instability of the joint due to multiple fractures/disruption of the mortise need to be re-aligned promptly to minimise complications. A protocol change was introduced whereby mobile radiographs would be performed in the ED resuscitation room during manipulation of a complex ankle injury. The aim of this study was to determine if the overall time to definitive reduction had reduced for these patients, improving patient flow.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Data was collected from patients attending the ED with a complex or unstable ankle injury in a UK single-centre over 6-months periods, pre pathway introduction (2019), immediately post change (2021) and 2 years post implementation (2023).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In excess of 3000 patients had ankle radiographs performed in each cohort of data collection with an average of 2.9 % of injuries categorised as complex or unstable and requiring manipulation, consistent across the cohorts (<em>p</em> = 0.246). Increasing compliance with the new pathway was evident over time with a significant time reduction demonstrated from initial ED presentation to final post manipulation imaging if mobile radiographs were obtained with the mean time 113 min quicker than those performed in the radiology department in 2023 (<em>p</em> = 0.00).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Although it takes time to embed new pathways and changes in practice, this study demonstrated that a simple change in imaging provision had a positive impact for patients with a complex ankle injury.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>Providing post manipulation radiographs in the ED resuscitation room allowed earlier confirmation of restored anatomical alignment for patients with a complex ankle injury and enabled clinicians to perform multiple manipulation attempts, if necessary, under the same sedation episode.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 102869"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143075894","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 clinical audit of the utility of abdominal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of fungal infections in febrile neutropaenic paediatric oncology patients","authors":"H. Sungkana ,&nbsp;A.A. Fox ,&nbsp;C. Edwards ,&nbsp;T. Reddan","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Invasive fungal infections (IFI) in paediatric oncology patients are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Abdominal ultrasonography is widely used for diagnosis, but its utility remains unclear.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We conducted a retrospective cohort study of paediatric oncology patients who were febrile and neutropaenic at Queensland Children's Hospital, Australia, from January 2018 to December 2019. We reviewed abdominal ultrasound (US) examinations requested for suspected IFI, analysing diagnostic yield and associations with clinical variables.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>There were 94 patients included, 21 of whom did not survive their underlying condition, seven (7.4 %) showed evidence of IFI on US. Infections did not demonstrate a predilection for a particular abdominal organ. Fourteen patients had a positive blood culture, with only three confirmed fungal pathogens. Chest computed tomography, performed in 41 of cases had findings suspicious for IFI in 52.3 % of these examinations.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Abdominal ultrasonography has a low diagnostic yield (7.4 %) for new IFI in paediatric oncology patients. However, given the mortality rate in this population, its use may be justified for monitoring known infections and as part of a comprehensive diagnostic approach.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>US is an effective method of screening for abdominal IFI in paediatric oncology patients who are febrile and neutropaenic. The low diagnostic yield is outweighed by the morbidity and mortality of IFI in this vulnerable patient cohort.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 102879"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143075891","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":"Exploring motivational drivers and barriers to sonographers' research engagement in Arab countries","authors":"M.M. Abuzaid ,&nbsp;A.S. Aldahes ,&nbsp;W. Elshami ,&nbsp;Z.Y. Hamd ,&nbsp;M.R. Vils Pedersen","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102905","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102905","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Research participation is essential for professional development and improving patient care outcomes, yet many sonographers face barriers such as limited time, inadequate support, and insufficient research skills. This study aims to enhance the sonography profession by identifying and addressing the motivational drivers and barriers affecting sonographers' research engagement in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a Google Form platform between September and December 2023. To assess factors affecting sonographers' research participation, 138 sonographers were administered the survey, and the data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, ANOVA, and K-means clustering.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The findings reveal that while many sonographers are interested in research, 67 (48.6 %) cited lack of support as a primary barrier and 91 (65.9 %) identified increased job satisfaction as the main motivator. Pearson correlation showed a positive link between research time and publications, while ANOVA found no significant differences across countries, with an average of 2.39 research hours per week (SD = 1.155).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study highlights the significant potential for enhancing research engagement among UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan sonographers. By addressing the identified barriers and leveraging the motivational drivers, healthcare institutions can help create a supportive environment for research. This, in turn, can lead to improved professional development for sonographers and better healthcare outcomes for patients.</div></div><div><h3>Implication for practice</h3><div>Organizational and community-wide efforts are crucial to enhancing sonographers' research engagement. Service managers should provide mentorship programs, allocate dedicated research time, and support training. The ultrasound community must advocate for collaborative research policies and sharing platforms, while healthcare institutions should foster a research-driven culture through recognition and professional development opportunities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 102905"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143518928","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":"An overview of radiography research and publication productivity in Denmark","authors":"J. Jensen ,&nbsp;P.B. Andersen ,&nbsp;F. Skjøth ,&nbsp;M.R.V. Pedersen","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This paper presents the progress of publications with Danish radiographers in scientific journals. The objective was to gain an overview of research in radiography in Denmark by exploring how publications with radiographer involvement have evolved over time in Denmark. We conducted a literature search on February 20th 2024 to identify papers authored or co-authored by Danish radiographers over the past thirteen years. The papers were screened by two authors (JJ &amp; MRVP) using the online tool Covidence. All identified authors affiliated to a Danish Department of Radiology were searched in the Danish healthcare authorization register. Articles with authors, who were registered as a radiographer, were included in the study. Information on publication year, title, journal, and impact factor, citations, and nationality of co-authors were extracted.</div></div><div><h3>Key Findings</h3><div>In total, 243 paper who had one or more Danish radiographers affiliated as an author were included encompassing 97 different Danish radiographers. The majority of the radiographers, 89, had published between 1 and 10 articles and the remainder 8 authors between 11 and 43 publications. We observed an increase in publications over time, indicating an increasing interest for involvement in research.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>We found that the number of peer-review publications with involvement of at least one radiographer has increased markedly during the last decade although the majority of the publications were made by a small group of radiographers. The radiography research in Denmark is wide-ranging and provides impact within and outside radiology journals.</div></div><div><h3>Implication for practice</h3><div>The study demonstrates that professional development is on the rise in Denmark. However, it also underscores the need for a continued focus on the sustainability of radiographer-led research, as the majority of publications come from the contributions of eight radiographers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 102877"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143068774","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":"Potential benefits of social media in educating healthcare professionals and students on medical imaging with ionizing radiation: A scoping review","authors":"L. Vieira ,&nbsp;C. Kang ,&nbsp;M. Martins ,&nbsp;A. Grilo","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Advancements in medical imaging with ionizing radiation have significantly transformed the field and enhanced the education and training of medical professionals. A notable development in this educational landscape is the use of social media, which engages millions of users worldwide. This scoping review aims to explore the potential of social media as an educational tool for healthcare professionals and students in medical imaging with ionizing radiation, highlighting its benefits and disadvantages.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In March 2024, research was conducted on three databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The research equation combined the terms “Social Media,” “Education,” and “Medical Imaging.” Data extraction was based on PRISMA-ScR guidelines for scoping reviews.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Seventeen articles published between 2017 and 2023 were included in this review, all of which were descriptive cross-sectional studies and primarily focused on popular platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. The key advantages of social media use for medical imaging education were accessibility, ease of use, and broad reach, while the main limitation was the potential for misinformation.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>While there is clear potential to integrate social media into medical imaging education, more must be done to understand their effectiveness. This ongoing process requires the active engagement of all stakeholders. While promising, further research is needed to validate social media as an educational tool.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>Successfully integrating social media into medical imaging education, thus enhancing learning, communication, and collaboration between healthcare professionals, requires a strong commitment to managing accurate and reliable content sources on social media.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 102873"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143068814","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":"Caring for the deaf and hard-of-hearing patients during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): A phenomenological study of MRI radiographers’ experiences","authors":"F.N. Ogwudu,&nbsp;G.M. Akpaniwo","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Hearing loss is a widespread disability, and unfortunately, deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) patients often experience unequal healthcare and unmet needs. People with the condition are predisposed to anxiety, fatigue and depression. Communication barriers are a major issue, particularly during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans where clear radiographer-patient communication is crucial for safety and quality imaging. This study aimed to understand the experiences of MRI Radiographers in providing care to DHH patients for MRI scans.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A qualitative descriptive phenomenological study design using purposive sampling to gain in-depth insights. The study comprised seven MRI radiographers working clinically at a public hospital in England. Data was collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Audio recordings were transcribed using Microsoft 365 software. The transcripts were coded into categories and further on, into themes using the inductive approach of thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The study revealed five key themes: communication barriers and consequences, current approaches to care, satisfaction of care provisions, prospects of technological advancements and training and professional development. The findings show that MRI radiographers encounter distinct and diverse communication difficulties while caring for DHH patients. Radiographers’ experiences indicated the need for evidence-based strategies in addressing the communication challenges of DHH individuals. Some participants acknowledged that training and technological interventions could help with providing quality care for the patient group in MRI.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The study's findings advocate for inclusiveness in delivering MRI services. It presents compelling evidence for MRI service providers to support radiographers by encouraging training and implementing approaches that guarantee safe, quality, and consistent care for patients with hearing impairments. The diversity of the DHH population’s communication needs and lack of comprehensive guidelines are recognised to contribute to the struggle to deliver good care.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>To mitigate DHH patients’ communication challenges, MRI service providers should sufficiently train MRI radiographers, create a supportive environment and promote services that address their needs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 102875"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143075892","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 use of artificial intelligence to aid the diagnosis of lung cancer – A retrospective-cohort study","authors":"J.R. Tugwell-Allsup ,&nbsp;B.W. Owen ,&nbsp;R. Hibbs ,&nbsp;A. England","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.01.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>AI software in the form of deep learning–based automatic detection (DLAD) algorithms for chest X-ray (CXR) interpretation have shown success in early detection of lung cancer (LC), however, there remains uncertainty related to clinical validation.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>CXRs and their corresponding chest-CT scans were retrospectively collated from a single institution between January 2019–2020. A commercially available AI software was used to evaluate 320 CXRs (&lt;6 years prior-to-diagnosis) from 105 positive LC patients and 103 negative controls. Clinical reports were extracted and coded to correlate against AI findings.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of 105 LC patients, (57[55 %] men, median [IQR] age 73[68–83] years), clinical reports identified LC in 64 (61 %) whereas AI identified LC in 95 (90 %). AI diagnostic (image-level) and prognostic (patient-level) sensitivities were 57.6 % and 90.0 %, (81 % in correct location), respectively. On CXRs performed &gt;12 months prior to LC diagnosis, the AI detected nodules in 24(23 %) cases of which 22/24 had negative clinical reports for lung nodule/mass. The potential median reduction in time-to-diagnosis for cases where AI identified nodule(s) on previous CXR, but clinical reports negative, was 193[IQR 42–598] days. Of the 103 ‘negative’ controls (48[47 %] men, median [IQR] age 69[61–77] years) 20 patients had a nodule abnormality score above the threshold, generating a false-positive rate of 19 %.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The AI software showed excellent performance in detecting LCs that initially went undetected on CXR. The algorithm has potential to increase LC detection rates and reduce time-to-diagnosis. Using the AI, in conjunction with a trained observer, could increase reporting accuracy and potentially improve clinical outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>This study demonstrated the benefits and pitfalls associated with using AI in a clinical setting. It provides further evidence for utilising decision-support aids within clinical practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 102876"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143075900","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":"Retraction notice to “Enhancing radiography education through immersive virtual reality” [Radiography 30 (S2) (2024) 42–50]","authors":"S. Acosta,&nbsp;D. López","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102907","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102907","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal</div><div>(<span><span>https://www.elsevier.com/about/our-business/policies/article-withdrawal</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>).</div><div>This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-in-Chief.</div><div>Concerns have been identified regarding this paper which violate the journal's policies. The journal is retracting the paper due to serious concerns regarding discrepancies in authorship and ethics declaration, as well as potential research integrity issues. Additionally, there were notable concerns with the language used throughout the paper following a deeper analysis, particularly evident in the conclusion section. The journal is concerned that the unusual language may be due to the use of generative AI tools which have not been declared by the authors. The authors were given the opportunity to respond by providing the full institutional details of the ethics Review Board who approved this work, and the details of the academic institution and department responsible for the 165 radiograph students who participated in the study, to which they did not respond. The journal was also unable to verify the authors' affiliation and correct contact details. The journal also has evidence from the Virtual Medical Coaching (VMC) that their software had no involvement in the Virtual Medical Coaching technology solution, contradicting claims made in the submission. These findings raise critical questions about the validity of the research and adherence to ethical standards, prompting the decision to retract the paper.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 102907"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143510819","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}