C Blakeley
Effectiveness of UK radiographer image reading
Blakeley, C; Hogg, P; Heywood, J
Abstract
Purpose: Using quantitative and qualitative methods, this study evaluated the impact of a radiographer image-reading service supporting a minor injuries unit in a UK emergency department.
Methods: Quantitative analysis included a review of key performance indicators before and after implementation of the service and an audit of the radiographers' sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy. Qualitative analysis involved interviews with emergency staff.
Results: Quantitative: Radiographers read 3778 images during the study period, representing 76.4% of the images that radiographers are qualified to read in the UK. The number of images read improved from 39.7% (preimplementation) to 80.4% (postimplementation). Timeliness of image reading improved from a preimplementation mean of 10.23 days (SD 7.65) to a postimplementation mean of 5.62 days (SD 4.27). The audit of image-reading radiographers' performance demonstrated a sensitivity of 92.7%, specificity of 99.1% and accuracy of 97%. Qualitative: Emergency department staff valued the input from image-reading radiographers in various ways. For example, the radiographer reading service improved patient management, enhanced the image appreciation skills of nurse practitioners and a physical therapist and improved the working relationship between these advanced practitioners and radiographers.
Conclusion: The image-reading radiographer service has increased the number of radiographic images read, improved report turnaround times and had positive effects on both patient management and the multidisciplinary health care team.
Citation
Blakeley, C., Hogg, P., & Heywood, J. (2008). Effectiveness of UK radiographer image reading. Radiologic technology, 79(3), 221-226
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2008 |
Deposit Date | Jun 2, 2011 |
Journal | Radiologic Technology |
Print ISSN | 0033-8397 |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 79 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 221-226 |
Related Public URLs | http://www.radiologictechnology.org/cgi/content/full/79/3/221 |
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