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Rapid creation of a website to produce educational and clinical support resources for global use during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic (2022)
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Hogg, P., & Holmes, K. (2022). Rapid creation of a website to produce educational and clinical support resources for global use during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Radiography, 28, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2022.07.011

It became clear at the onset of the pandemic that radiography could play an important role in diagnosing and staging COVID-19. The key modality would be mobile chest radiography. However, at the onset of the pandemic, no literature existed to indicat... Read More about Rapid creation of a website to produce educational and clinical support resources for global use during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Examining the effectiveness of supplementary imaging modalities for breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022)
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Mizzi, D., Allely, C., Zarb, F., Kelly, J., Hogg, P., McEntee, M., …Mercer, C. (2022). Examining the effectiveness of supplementary imaging modalities for breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Radiology, 154, 110416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2022.110416

To systematically review studies on the effectiveness of supplementary imaging for breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts. A systematic search of peer-reviewed publications in English (January 2000 to March 2021) was carried out. Eight d... Read More about Examining the effectiveness of supplementary imaging modalities for breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: A systematic review and meta-analysis..

Improving competency in safe patient handling practice through online learning beyond the classroom – a longitudinal study (2022)
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Webb, J., Hogg, P., Twiste, M., & Correa, E. (2022). Improving competency in safe patient handling practice through online learning beyond the classroom – a longitudinal study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(2), 7602205160. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.044388

Importance Safe patient handling is intrinsic to healthcare provision; yet, educational provision of the skills for this are inconsistently delivered, without evidence that traditional face-to-face training reduces risk. Objective This study asse... Read More about Improving competency in safe patient handling practice through online learning beyond the classroom – a longitudinal study.

Pressure distribution analysis of x-ray table mattresses (2020)
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Alresheedi, N., Walton, L., Tootell, A., Webb, J., & Hogg, P. (2021). Pressure distribution analysis of x-ray table mattresses. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 52(1), 97-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2020.11.001

Background There is a risk of developing pressure ulcers from lying on an X-ray table mattress, if the mattress pressure redistribution properties are poor. Aim: To assess the pressure redistribution properties of ‘new’ and ‘in current clinical... Read More about Pressure distribution analysis of x-ray table mattresses.

The impact of teaching experimental research on-line : Research-informed Teaching and COVID-19 (2020)
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Higgins, R., Murphy, F., & Hogg, P. (2021). The impact of teaching experimental research on-line : Research-informed Teaching and COVID-19. Radiography, 27(2), 539-545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.11.014

Introduction As part of the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme students learn and undertake research relevant to their development as first post radiographers (dose optimisation and image quality) within the Research-Informed Teaching exper... Read More about The impact of teaching experimental research on-line : Research-informed Teaching and COVID-19.

Evaluation of X-ray table mattresses for radiation attenuation and impact on image quality (2020)
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Alresheedi, N., Walton, L., Hogg, P., Webb, J., & Tootell, A. (2021). Evaluation of X-ray table mattresses for radiation attenuation and impact on image quality. Radiography, 27(1), 215-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.10.014

Introduction Mattresses in the radiology department tend to be an overlooked aspect of imaging equipment. This paper evaluates the radiation attenuation characteristics of mattresses and the effect they have on image quality. Method Thirteen... Read More about Evaluation of X-ray table mattresses for radiation attenuation and impact on image quality.

An experimental intervention study assessing the impact of a thin silicone gel surface overlay on interface pressure (2020)
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Angmorterh, S., England, A., Aboagye, S., Ofori, E., & Hogg, P. (2020). An experimental intervention study assessing the impact of a thin silicone gel surface overlay on interface pressure. Radiology Research and Practice, 2020(324653), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3246531

Introduction. The incidence of pressure ulcers (PUs) presents a substantial threat to patients, especially geriatric patients, those with restricted mobility, and patients suffering from chronic diseases such as cancer. PUs creates a huge financial b... Read More about An experimental intervention study assessing the impact of a thin silicone gel surface overlay on interface pressure.

Compression force variability in mammography in Ghana – a baseline study (2020)
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Dzidzornu, E., Angmorterh, S., Ofori-Manteaw, B., Aboagye, S., Ofori, E., Owusu-Agyei, S., & Hogg, P. (2021). Compression force variability in mammography in Ghana – a baseline study. Radiography, 27(1), 150-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.07.007

Introduction: Breast compression during mammographic examinations improves image quality and patient management. Several studies have been conducted to assess compression force variability among practitioners in order to establish compression guideli... Read More about Compression force variability in mammography in Ghana – a baseline study.

A narrative review on pressure ulcer (PU) studies relevant to medical imaging (2020)
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Angmorterh, S., England, A., Anaman-Torgbor, J., Korley Kortei, N., Alidu, H., Yarfi, C., …Hogg, P. (2020). A narrative review on pressure ulcer (PU) studies relevant to medical imaging. ˜The œPan African medical journal, 36, 66. https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2020.36.66.19431

Pressure ulcers (PUs) are defined as localised injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure or pressure together with shear. PUs present significant health implications to patients; costing billions to manage and/or treat. Th... Read More about A narrative review on pressure ulcer (PU) studies relevant to medical imaging.

A phantom-based method to assess X-ray table mattress interface pressures (2020)
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Alresheedi, N., Walton, A., Tootell, A., Webb, J., & Hogg, P. (2020). A phantom-based method to assess X-ray table mattress interface pressures. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 51(3), 417-424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2020.04.007

Background Pressure redistribution performance of X-ray table mattresses can influence the development of pressure ulcers in at risk populations. Interface pressure analysis, with human participants, is a common method to assess mattresses. This... Read More about A phantom-based method to assess X-ray table mattress interface pressures.

Neonatal chest radiography : influence of standard clinical protocols and radiographic equipment on pathology visibility and radiation dose using a neonatal chest phantom (2020)
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Al-Murshedi, S., Hogg, P., & England, A. (2020). Neonatal chest radiography : influence of standard clinical protocols and radiographic equipment on pathology visibility and radiation dose using a neonatal chest phantom. Radiography, 26(4), 282-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.02.005

Introduction: Little is known about the variations in pathology visibility (PV) and their corresponding radiation dose values for neonatal chest radiography, between and within hospitals. Large variations in PV could influence the diagnostic outcome... Read More about Neonatal chest radiography : influence of standard clinical protocols and radiographic equipment on pathology visibility and radiation dose using a neonatal chest phantom.

Can the anode heel effect be used to optimise radiation dose and image quality for AP pelvis radiography? (2019)
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Mraity, H., England, A., Lanca, L., Hogg, P., Walton, L., & Thompson, J. (2020). Can the anode heel effect be used to optimise radiation dose and image quality for AP pelvis radiography?. Radiography, 26(2), e103-e108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.11.094

Introduction: A study was conducted to determine whether the anode heel effect can be used to influence optimisation of radiation dose and image quality (IQ) for AP pelvis radiography. Methods: ATOM dosimetry phantom and an anthropomorp... Read More about Can the anode heel effect be used to optimise radiation dose and image quality for AP pelvis radiography?.

Development and validation of a bespoke phantom to test accuracy of Cobb angle measurements (2019)
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Alrehily, F., Hogg, P., Twiste, M., Johansen, S., & Tootell, A. (2020). Development and validation of a bespoke phantom to test accuracy of Cobb angle measurements. Radiography, 26(2), e78-e87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.11.002

Introduction: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a spinal deformity that causes the spine to bend laterally. Patients with AIS undergo frequent X-ray examinations to monitor the progression of the disorder by through the measurement of the Cobb... Read More about Development and validation of a bespoke phantom to test accuracy of Cobb angle measurements.

The accuracy of Cobb angle measurement on CT scan projection radiograph images (2019)
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Alrehily, F., Hogg, P., Twiste, M., Johansen, S., & Tootell, A. (2020). The accuracy of Cobb angle measurement on CT scan projection radiograph images. Radiography, 26(2), e73-e77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.11.001

Introduction: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a spinal deformity that can affect young children. It requires frequent exposure to X-rays to monitor the deformity, which can lead to the development of radiation-induced cancer later in life. T... Read More about The accuracy of Cobb angle measurement on CT scan projection radiograph images.

Dose optimisation in paediatric radiography - using regression models to investigate the relative impact of acquisition factors on image quality and radiation dose (2019)
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Ali, M., Hogg, P., & England, A. (2019). Dose optimisation in paediatric radiography - using regression models to investigate the relative impact of acquisition factors on image quality and radiation dose. Physica Medica, 68, 61-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmp.2019.10.034

Objective: To investigate the optimum pelvis X-ray acquisition factors for a 10-year-old child. Secondly, to evaluate the impact of each acquisition factor on image quality (IQ) and radiation dose. Method: Images were acquired using a pelvis phan... Read More about Dose optimisation in paediatric radiography - using regression models to investigate the relative impact of acquisition factors on image quality and radiation dose.

Radiographers’ perspectives’ on visual grading analysis as a scientific method to evaluate image quality (2019)
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Precht, H., Hansson, J., Outzen, C., Hogg, P., & Tingberg, A. (2019). Radiographers’ perspectives’ on visual grading analysis as a scientific method to evaluate image quality. Radiography, 25(Sup. 1), S14-S18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.06.006

Introduction Radiographers routinely undertake many initiatives to balance image quality with radiation dose (optimisation). For optimisation studies to be successful image quality needs to be carefully evaluated. Purpose was to 1) discuss the st... Read More about Radiographers’ perspectives’ on visual grading analysis as a scientific method to evaluate image quality.