The efficacy of preliminary clinical evaluation for emergency department chest radiographs with trauma presentations in pre- and post-training situations (2022)
Journal Article
Stevens, B., & Thompson, J. (2022). The efficacy of preliminary clinical evaluation for emergency department chest radiographs with trauma presentations in pre- and post-training situations. Radiography, 28(4), 1122-1126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2022.08.011

Introduction The chest X-ray (CXR) is the most frequently performed radiographic examination. This study evaluates radiographers’ ability to localise traumatic CXR pathology and provide a preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE) for these cases. Metho... Read More about The efficacy of preliminary clinical evaluation for emergency department chest radiographs with trauma presentations in pre- and post-training situations.

The impact of focused training on abnormality detection and provision of accurate preliminary clinical evaluation in newly qualified radiographers (2017)
Journal Article
Stevens, B., & Thompson, J. (2018). The impact of focused training on abnormality detection and provision of accurate preliminary clinical evaluation in newly qualified radiographers. Radiography, 24(1), 47-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2017.08.007

Introduction: Preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE) can be a useful initial assessment of traumatic abnormalities by frontline radiographers; new graduates are expected to have the skills and knowledge required to provide this initial interpretation.... Read More about The impact of focused training on abnormality detection and provision of accurate preliminary clinical evaluation in newly qualified radiographers.