Dementia patient care in the diagnostic medical imaging department

Radiography ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. S33-S42 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Challen ◽  
L.-F. Low ◽  
M.F. McEntee
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Dementia Patient ◽  
Imaging Department

scholarly journals Application of Standardized Measures in Clinical Teaching of Medical Imaging Department

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunhua Qi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Clinical Teaching ◽  
Group Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Standardized Measures ◽  
Imaging Department ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Observational Group ◽  
Assessment Result

Objective: To explore the application of standardized measures in clinical teaching of medical imaging department. Methods: Forty-eight medical interns in Department of Medical Imaging of our hospital from February 2018 to May 2019 were selected as research objects. They were divided into 2 groups according to random number table method, with 24 cases in each group. Routine education management was performed in clinical teaching for control group, standardized measure management was performed in clinical teaching for observational group. Performance assessment before and after intervention was compared between two groups of medical students. Results: Before intervention, there was no significant difference in assessment result between two groups of medical students (P>0.05). Assessment result after intervention was higher than before intervention in two groups of medical students. Observational group was higher than control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusions: Implementation of standardized measures in clinical teaching of medical imaging department could significantly improve assessment result of medical students, and its application can be considered in clinical teaching.

scholarly journals Creating person-al space for unspoken voices during diagnostic medical imaging examinations: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandra Rekha Makanjee ◽  
Anne-Marie Bergh ◽  
Deon Xu ◽  
Drishti Sarswat
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Medical Practitioner ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Patient Journey ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Healthcare Transition ◽  
Imaging Department ◽  
Patient Cooperation

Abstract Background There is emerging interest in person-centred care within a short-lived yet complex medical imaging encounter. This study explored this event from the viewpoint of patients referred for an imaging examination, with a focus on the person and their person-al space. Methods We used convenience sampling to conduct semi-structured interviews with 21 patients in a private medical imaging practice in Australia. The first phase of data analysis was conducted deductively, using the six elements of the person-centred, patient-journey framework of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare: transition in; engagement; decisions; well-being; experience; and transition out. This was followed by inductive content analysis to identify overarching themes that span a patient’s journey into, through and out of an imaging encounter. Results The transition-in phase began with an appointment and the first point of contact with the imaging department at reception. Engagement focused on patient-radiographer interactions and explanations to the patient on what was going to happen. Decisions related primarily to radiographers’ decisions on how to conduct a particular examination and how to get patient cooperation. Participants’ well-being related to their appreciation of gentle treatment; they also referred to past negative experiences that had made a lasting impression. Transitioning out of the imaging encounter included the sending of the results to the referring medical practitioner. Person-al vulnerabilities emerged as a cross-cutting theme. Patients’ vulnerability, for which they needed reassurance, pertained to uncertainties about the investigation and the possible results. Healthcare professionals were vulnerable because of patient expectations of a certain demeanour and of pressure to perform optimal quality investigations. Lastly, patients’ personal lives, concerns and pressures – their person-al ‘baggage’ – shaped their experience of the imaging encounter. Conclusion To add value to the quality of the service they deliver, radiography practitioners should endeavour to create a person-al space for clients. Creating these spaces is complex as patients are not in a position to judge the procedures required by technical imaging protocols and the quality control of equipment. A reflective tool is proposed for radiographers to use in discussions with their team and its leaders on improving person-centred care and the quality of services in their practice.

scholarly journals Radiographers’ Knowledge Versus Practice about Methods of Attracting Pediatric Corporation in Medical Imaging Departments

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farideh Pak ◽  
Mohadese Estaji ◽  
Behnaz Rezaei ◽  
Vahid Vaezzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Absorbed Dose ◽  
Verbal Communication ◽  
The Other ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Imaging Department ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Purpose: The goal of this study was to evaluate radiographers’ knowledge and practice on different methods for attracting pediatrics’ cooperation in medical imaging departments for achieving high-quality images without repetition and minimum absorbed dose. Materials and Methods: For conducting this descriptive-analytical study, a researcher-made questionnaire, including two parts of radiographer knowledge and practical methods, which were applied as a routine in the departments for reduction of pediatrics’ stress, was distributed between radiographers. Results: The results revealed that verbal justification was declared as the most efficient way of informing the parents as compared to the other methods. Establishing verbal communication is the most practical way of engaging the child. Meanwhile, application of immobilization tools, justification of parents by the admission staff, playing music was used, respectively. Conclusion: Considering these findings, there is a need to equip the imaging department with the appropriate facilities, perform continuous training of radiographers to increase the practice of different techniques and tools.

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