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Diagnostic radiography students' experiences of a practical method demonstrating the effect of milliampere-second in digital X-ray imaging systems
Author links open overlay panelShantelLewisEnvelope Show ShareShare Cited ByCite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2021.06.006Get rights and content Under a Creative Commons license Open access AbstractBackgroundThe effect of exposure technique factors varies between analogue and digital X-ray imaging systems (DR). Understanding these variations is paramount to optimising radiation protection, yet radiographers are unclear about these effects. A practical method to demonstrate milliampere second (mAs) effect in DR was developed to assist diagnostic radiography students in understanding exposure technique factors in DR. ObjectivesTo explore second-year diagnostic radiography students' experiences of a practical method to demonstrate the effect of mAs in DR. MethodsA qualitative research approach employing an open-ended questionnaire explored second-year diagnostic radiography students' experiences of the practical method demonstrating the effect of mAs in DR. Twenty students participated in the study, and the data collected underwent thematic analysis. ResultsStudents appreciated working in small groups and provided suggestions to improve the practical method's instruction sheet. Most students' predicted outcome differed from the actual outcome of the demonstration. Seeing and documenting the effect of mAs in DR not only enhanced students' understanding of it but showed the implications of increasing mAs on image quality and radiation exposure. ConclusionStudents found that the practical method enhanced their understanding of mAs and exposure technique factors in DR. Additionally, the practical method highlighted exposure creep in DR and radiographers' role in protecting patients from overexposure to ionising radiation in the digital era. RÉSUMÉContexteL’effet des facteurs liés aux techniques d'exposition varie entre les systèmes d'imagerie radiologique analogiques et numériques (RN). La compréhension de ces variations est primordiale pour optimiser la radioprotection, mais les radiographes ne connaissent pas bien ces effets. Une méthode pratique pour démontrer l'effet des milliampères secondes (mAs) en RN a été développée pour aider les étudiants en radiographie diagnostique à comprendre les facteurs de technique d'exposition en RN. ObjectifsExplorer les expériences des étudiants en deuxième année de radiographie diagnostique sur une méthode pratique pour démontrer l'effet des mAs en RN. MéthodologieUne approche de recherche qualitative utilisant un questionnaire ouvert a permis d'explorer les expériences des étudiants en deuxième année de radiodiagnostic sur la méthode pratique démontrant l'effet des mAs en RN. Vingt étudiants ont participé à l'étude, et les données recueillies ont été soumises à une analyse thématique. RésultatLes élèves ont apprécié le travail en petits groupes et ont fait des suggestions pour améliorer la fiche d'instruction de la méthode pratique. Le résultat prévu par la plupart des étudiants différait du résultat réel de la démonstration. Le fait de voir et de documenter l'effet des mAs en RN a non seulement permis aux étudiants de mieux le comprendre, mais a également montré les implications d'une augmentation des mAs sur la qualité de l'image et l'exposition aux rayonnements. ConclusionLes étudiants ont trouvé que la méthode pratique a amélioré leur compréhension des facteurs mAs et de la technique d'exposition en RN. En outre, la méthode pratique a mis en évidence la dérive de l'exposition en RN et le rôle des radiographes dans la protection des patients contre la surexposition aux rayonnements ionisants à l'ère numérique.
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Funding: This study did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. Competing interests: The author declares no conflict of interest. Ethical approval: Ethical clearance and necessary permissions to conduct the study were obtained (REC-234-2019). © 2021 Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. What does X mean in radiation?Röntgen referred to the radiation as "X", to indicate that it was an unknown type of radiation.
Why is it so important to take a quality diagnostic xIt can help your doctor view the inside of your body without having to make an incision. This can help them diagnose, monitor, and treat many medical conditions. Different types of X-rays are used for different purposes.
What is purpose of purpose of the xAn X-ray is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures inside your body — particularly your bones. X-ray beams pass through your body, and they are absorbed in different amounts depending on the density of the material they pass through.
Why is it important for the patient to remain still during an xMost medical imaging examinations require that the patient hold completely still during the imaging process. Any movement can cause the image to be blurred, making it difficult for the radiologist (a physician who specializes in interpreting medical images) to review the image.
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