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{"title":"Prelim ii - EFRS Member","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1078-8174(25)00123-3","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1078-8174(25)00123-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 3","pages":"Article 102979"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144067976","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":"Exploring undergraduate medical imaging students’ perception of clinical stressors in Ghana","authors":"W. Abdul Razak ,&nbsp;A.S. Asamoah","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102963","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102963","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Despite the benefits of clinical training, stressors naturally arise during students’ training. These stressors may negatively impact the emotional and psychological wellbeing of the students. There is paucity of literature on the clinical stressors and the challenges faced by medical imaging students in Ghana. This study explored undergraduate medical imaging students’ perceptions of stressors during clinical training and suggested measures that may lessen burn out.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Cross-sectional study design was employed. The study population consisted of 293 medical Imaging students from College of Health and Wellbeing Kintampo (CoH-K), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of Cape Coast (UCC), University for Development Studies (UDS), University of Ghana (UG), and University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS). A self-administered questionnaire with closed-ended questions and a section for open remarks was used for data collection and subsequently analysed using IBM SPSS version 26.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>63.50% were males and final year students were the majority (48.80%). The highest ranked stressor was, <em>‘‘theory to practical”</em> (89.42%) while “<em>sexual harassment from superiors”</em> ranked lowest (0.12%). UCC recorded the highest responses (35.8%). The coping mechanism, <em>“Reflecting on situations and making better plans for future experiences”</em> ranked highest (89.08%) while “<em>taking alcohol or hard drugs”</em> ranked lowest (2.39%).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The data highlighted various clinical stressors experienced by students identifying theory to practical gap as the most prominent. It also provided valuable insights into the coping mechanisms adopted by the students to manage clinical stressors, with <em>reflection,</em> support<em>-seeking,</em> and <em>relaxation techniques</em> being prominent strategies.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>Institutions of higher education in Ghana should institute measures to improve students’ wellbeing in the clinical areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 4","pages":"Article 102963"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143892028","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":"Radiation exposure from PET-patients in other hospital settings","authors":"C. Künnapuu ,&nbsp;S.N.A. Al-Jurani ,&nbsp;E.L. Veje ,&nbsp;P.L. Hansen","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102964","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102964","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>PET/CT scans involve the administration of a radioactive tracer, emitting 511 keV gamma photons. Accordingly, the waiting areas at the department of nuclear medicine are designed to minimize radiation exposure from radioactive PET patients. However, when continuing to other departments right after the scan, PET patients are referred to common waiting rooms. As a result, it is possible for patients, relatives and caretakers, here under pregnant women and children, to unknowingly spend prolonged periods of time adjacent radiation emitting patients.The aim of this study is to examine the radiation dose to patients or accompanying persons from radiation emitting PET patients in hospital waiting rooms.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Dose rates of twenty-four patients were measured directly after micturition following PET scan at distances equivalent to distances between seats in a waiting room at a radiological department. Cumulative doses for a patient sitting close to up to four PET patients at increasing time periods were calculated.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Measured dose rates varied from 33.39 to 74.39 μSv/h, with a median of 52.34 μSv/h. Thirty minutes at 30 cm from the lowest measured dose resulted in a cumulative dose of 16.92 μSv. However, 1 h at 30–85 cm from four high emitting patients resulted in an accumulated dose of 134.6 μSv.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Patients or accompanying people waiting for prolonged periods of time in waiting rooms with an influx of PET patients may repeatedly unknowingly be subjected to radiation.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>This study highlights the need to reassess waiting area protocols to minimize radiation exposure from PET patients. Directing PET patients to specialized waiting areas may protect groups like pregnant women and children. Educating healthcare staff on this will ensure a safer environment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 4","pages":"Article 102964"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143887385","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":"Research culture, barriers and facilitators within the radiography workforce in the UK – results of a national survey","authors":"K.J. Knight ,&nbsp;M. Beasley ,&nbsp;J. McConnell ,&nbsp;T. O'Regan ,&nbsp;C.M. Alexander ,&nbsp;T. Donovan ,&nbsp;H. Probs ,&nbsp;R. Reeve ,&nbsp;M. Sharma ,&nbsp;K.M. Knapp ,&nbsp;H.A. McNair","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102959","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102959","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Research is vital for diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers, providing the evidence base for disease diagnosis, screening, surveillance, radiotherapy planning, delivery, and treatment. Despite its benefits in improving patient outcomes and imaging services, little is known about the research culture barriers and facilitators within the UK radiography workforce.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An online survey with three sections was created, including demographic questions and a validated research and development culture index to measure research capacity, equality, diversity, and inclusivity. The survey was distributed between May and October 2023 to radiographers and nuclear medicine technologists via email and social media. Mixed methods analysis was performed using statistical analysis (R version 4.2.2) and qualitative analysis utilising a coding framework for open-ended responses.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 970 completed surveys were returned: 629 diagnostic radiographers, 306 therapeutic radiographers and 35 nuclear medicine technologists (∼3 % of the UK workforce). Of respondents, 47.4 % had completed or were undertaking a postgraduate qualification and 41.1 % had engaged in research. The barriers to research yielded similar trends over all the radiographers. ‘Lack of protected time at work’, ‘other roles taking priority’ and ‘lack of funding’ being key barriers. The only enablers that scored less than 90 % agreement were ‘research encouraged by manager’, ‘experienced external colleagues able to supervise’, and the ‘desire to prove a theory or hunch’ and ‘research written into the role description’.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Research remains underdeveloped in UK radiography roles. This national survey highlights that currently less than half of the UK radiographers have experience in research within their role. Protected time, funding, managerial support, and supervision access are crucial to embedding research into practice.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>Greater support is needed for radiographers and managers to overcome barriers and promote radiographer-led research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 4","pages":"Article 102959"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143870186","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":"Reduction of radiation exposure in chest radiography using deep learning-based noise reduction processing: A phantom and retrospective clinical study","authors":"K. Mori ,&nbsp;T. Negishi ,&nbsp;R. Sekiguchi ,&nbsp;M. Suzaki","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102958","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102958","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Intelligent noise reduction (INR), a deep learning-based noise reduction developed by Canon, is used in planar radiography to improve image quality and reduce patient exposure dose. This study aimed to evaluate the reduction of patient exposure dose in planar chest radiography using INR.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We evaluated the visibility of a Lungman phantom with tumor inserts by mean opinion score (MOS) to evaluate the optimal imaging conditions for INR. Furthermore, the optimal imaging conditions for INR were verified through retrospective evaluation using clinical images and the image quality was evaluated by blind/referenceless image spatial quality evaluator (BRISQUE). The individuals were the same 100 patients who had planar chest X-rays taken without INR and with INR, designated as the control and evaluation groups, respectively. Imaging conditions with automatic exposure control in the evaluation group set the radiation dose 32 % lower than that for the control group. The BRISQUE and entrance surface dose (<span><math><mrow><msub><mi>K</mi><mrow><mi>a</mi><mo>,</mo><mi>e</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span>) in each group were compared.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Regarding the visibility of the simulated mass, there was no significant difference in MOS when the reference dose was reduced by 33.33 % (<em>p</em> = 0.26). In retrospective evaluation of clinical images, BRISQUE in the control and evaluation groups was 34.35 ± 4.19 and 34.46 ± 4.58 (<em>p</em> = 0.35), respectively. The <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>K</mi><mrow><mi>a</mi><mo>,</mo><mi>e</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span> in the control and evaluation groups were 0.131 ± 0.039 and 0.084 ± 0.024 mGy (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>INR reduced patient exposure dose by an average of 35 % without decreasing image quality.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>These results indicate that INR can contribute to the reduction of patient radiation dose during chest radiography. The widespread use of this technology may reduce dose indices, including diagnostic reference levels.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 3","pages":"Article 102958"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143863767","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":"Integrating AI into medical imaging curricula: Insights from UK HEIs","authors":"G. Doherty ,&nbsp;C. Hughes ,&nbsp;J. McConnell ,&nbsp;R. Bond ,&nbsp;L. McLaughlin ,&nbsp;S. McFadden","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102957","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102957","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming increasingly integrated into medical imaging, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) updated its Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers in Autumn 2023. These changes require clinicians to be both competent and confident in operating AI and related technologies within their role. Responsibility for meeting these standards extends beyond individual clinicians to higher education institutions (HEIs), which play a crucial role in preparing future professionals. This study examines the current and planned provision of AI education for medical imaging students and staff, identifying potential challenges in its implementation.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An electronic survey was developed and hosted on the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) platform. It was disseminated in April 2023 by the Society of Radiographers to UK HEIs offering medical imaging programmes.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>24 HEIs responded, with representation from all four UK nations. Of these, 71 % (<em>n = 17</em>) had already integrated AI into their curriculum. Reported challenges included timetabling constraints and the need to upskill staff. 21 % (n = 5) indicated that AI would be incorporated following course revalidation in the 2024/25 academic year, while the remaining two HEIs were unaware of planned changes.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Most UK HEIs have begun integrating AI education into medical imaging programmes. However, significant disparities exist in the depth and scope of AI content across institutions. Further efforts are needed to develop a comprehensive and standardised AI curriculum for medical imaging in the UK.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>This study highlights key areas for improvement in AI education within medical imaging programmes. Further research into content and delivery methods is essential to ensure radiography professionals adequately equipped to navigate the evolving clinical environment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 3","pages":"Article 102957"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143863761","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":"Predictive modelling for prostate cancer aggressiveness using non-invasive MRI techniques","authors":"E.N. Onwuharine ,&nbsp;M. Asaduzzaman ,&nbsp;A. James Clark ,&nbsp;M. Raseta","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102961","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102961","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of prostate cancer (Pca). This study aimed to improve the diagnostic accuracy of MRI in distinguishing between prostate tumours of Grade Group (GG)2 versus GGs3–5 and GG2 versus GG3 only, using predictive models.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Double Inversion Recovery MRI (DIR-MRI) and Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) scans from 53 patients (mean age: 67 years) acquired between January 2015 and January 2017 were retrospectively analysed. The suspected PCa lesions identified on MRI were correlated with biopsy targets and GGs. Lesion-to-normal ratios (LNRs) of potential PCa lesions were calculated using the Siemens Healthineers Syngo.via Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) by drawing Regions of Interest (ROIs) around the lesions and corresponding normal tissue to measure their respective signal intensities. Prediction models were developed using the R statistical package CARRoT, integrating MRI-derived variables and baseline patient characteristics to reliably classify PCa GGs.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The developed predictive models achieved high diagnostic performance, with Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (AUROC) of 0.86 and 0.91 upon 1000 cross-validations, respectively.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>We present explainable and rigorously cross-validated models that differentiate less aggressive from more aggressive PCa based on T2 LNR and the tumuor short axis measured on axial T2-weighted MRI (Dimension B). In contrast to existing models, which often lack validation (internal or external) or rely on non-explainable Artificial Intelligence techniques, our models offer greater clinical applicability.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>These models provide a robust, explainable tool for clinicians to accurately distinguish between less and more aggressive PCa, utilizing T2 LNR and axial T2 tumuor dimensions. By addressing limitations in existing predictive models, they offer potential for improved clinical decision-making.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 3","pages":"Article 102961"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143863766","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":"Sonographers' experiences in coping with stress in the workplace in Gauteng, South Africa","authors":"M. Vorster ,&nbsp;Y. Casmod,&nbsp;A. Hajat","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102960","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102960","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Ultrasound is a cost-effective and non-invasive imaging method that has evolved and accounts for 4–10 million ultrasound examinations annually. Sonographers face challenges such as staff shortages and burnout due to the increased workload and demand for ultrasound investigations. Despite these issues, sonographers acknowledge the essential role they play in the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients often neglecting their personal health and wellbeing.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The purpose of this qualitative, exploratory descriptive contextual study was to explore and describe sonographers' experiences in coping with stress. Purposive sampling was used, and registered diagnostic sonographers working in both private and public hospitals in Gauteng were invited to participate in one-on-one semi-structured interviews via an online platform, Zoom. A central question was posed to all participants: “Tell me about your experience in coping with stress.” Using thematic analysis, the audio recordings were transcribed and coded into themes and categories.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>From the results three themes were developed: (1) challenges faced by sonographers with the main focus on staff shortages &amp; increased workload, poor communication, reporting backlog and errors in clinical practice; (2) Impact of work on personal life including the effect on psychological and physical health; (3) Coping mechanisms employed on a personal and work-related basis to deal with stress.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The participants shared their experiences of stress causing factors and challenges experienced within the ultrasound department. Furthermore, sonographers described the mechanisms used to cope with stress, enhance patient care and wellbeing.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>The findings of this study contribute to understanding the experiences of sonographers in coping with stress in the workplace. This can be used to enhance and provide adequate assistance and support for sonographers in the work-place.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 3","pages":"Article 102960"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143855991","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 impact of working patterns on therapeutic radiographers’ experience of work-life balance: A qualitative study at a cancer treatment centre in Wales","authors":"S. Allan,&nbsp;N. Courtier,&nbsp;L. Mundy","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102951","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102951","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Current and projected demand for NHS radiotherapy services outstrips projected capacity. One solution to increase treatment capacity seen in UK radiotherapy centres has been to adapt the treatment hours and working patterns of therapeutic radiographers. This study explores radiographers’ experiences of the impact of working extended treatment hours on their work-life balance and wellbeing.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Eligible Radiographers were employed in a substantive NHS AfC Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer role. A descriptive qualitative design utilising semi-structured interviews allowed participants freedom to reflect upon individual experiences. The interview schedule and process were piloted before data collection in October 2023. Anonymised data were analysed using content analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Six participants were recruited. Our findings reveal different outlooks between radiographers of different ages, life-stage, personal circumstances and caring responsibilities. The importance for work-life balance of non-working weekends and flexibility, reliability and predictability of shift scheduling were common categories. There was concern that further changes to working patterns would lead to diminished work-life balance and wellbeing. As Radiographers’ priorities regarding work-life balance were dynamic, agency to easily adapt working hours was seen as the ideal.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Opportunities to flexibly adapt working hours to suit personal circumstances are viewed as key to maintaining a healthy and rewarding work-life balance. Our findings reveal a desire for more openness to adaptation requests and highlight the need for future research into the transparency of parity between request grounds and the competing needs of services and the individual.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>Poor work-life balance risks burnout in TRs, with consequent retention issues and lower quality patient care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 3","pages":"Article 102951"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852145","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":"Occupational health challenges in radiography: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analytic approach","authors":"D. Shettigar ,&nbsp;S. Sukumar ,&nbsp;A. Pradhan ,&nbsp;W. Dkhar ,&nbsp;P.S. Paramashiva ,&nbsp;V. K ,&nbsp;B. Chandrasekaran ,&nbsp;H.P. Palaniswamy ,&nbsp;H.J. Felix ,&nbsp;A. Shazli ,&nbsp;S. Ravichandran ,&nbsp;S.S. Muthu ,&nbsp;K. Kamath","doi":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102955","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radi.2025.102955","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Radiographers play a pivotal role in healthcare but face significant occupational health challenges, including work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs), burnout, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. These challenges, influenced by high workloads and inadequate ergonomics, compromise their well-being and job performance. This study aims to assess the prevalence of these health outcomes and evaluate the role of workplace factors in mitigating or exacerbating these issues.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted per PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Literature searches across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase included quantitative studies published from 2014 to 2024. Data on prevalence, outcomes, and measurement tools were extracted, and a random-effects model was used to estimate pooled prevalence. Risk of bias was assessed with the ROBINS-E tool.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>From 1080 records, 14 studies met inclusion criteria. WRMSDs were reported by 85 % (95 % CI: 74–95) of radiographers, with the neck (73 %) and lower back (67 %) being the most affected regions. Burnout prevalence included emotional exhaustion at 29.8 % (95 % CI: 19.8–39.8). Chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances were strongly linked to extended shifts and poor ergonomics. Protective factors included professional recognition and workplace ergonomic interventions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Radiographers are disproportionately affected by physical and psychological health risks. Addressing these through enhanced workplace ergonomics, stress management, and workload balancing is imperative to improving their quality of life and job performance.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>Implementing ergonomic training, fostering professional recognition, and reducing workloads are crucial for sustainable radiography practices. Policy reforms and workplace interventions can significantly improve radiographers' health, ensuring better job satisfaction and retention.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47416,"journal":{"name":"Radiography","volume":"31 3","pages":"Article 102955"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143844483","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}