Pub Date : 2025-11-21DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2025.102130
Amanda Bolderston
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Pub Date : 2025-11-21DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2025.102151
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Pub Date : 2025-11-21DOI: 10.1016/S1939-8654(25)00292-9
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Pub Date : 2025-11-21DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2025.102129
Amanda Bolderston EdD, MSc, MRT(T), FCAMRT
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Pub Date : 2025-11-20DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2025.102149
Hafsa Essop, Zanelle Kruger, Kealeboga Menwe
Introduction
The clinical environment can be intimidating for first-year university students, particularly those without prior exposure through job shadowing. A student’s first hospital experience is therefore crucial in shaping motivation and commitment to their chosen career path. Traditional hospital orientation, often limited to passive departmental tours led by supervisors, may fail to actively engage students or leave a lasting impression. The Amazing Radiography Race (ARR) introduces a gamified alternative, engaging students in group-based clue solving and task completion tailored to each radiography department. This study aims to explore students’ experiences of the ARR, captured through reflective report writing
Methods
The study was conducted at a University in South Africa. The study population is 60 first-year radiography students, selected through a purposive sampling method. Data was collected prospectively using reflective reports guided by the six steps of Gibbs’ reflective cycle, which includes, 1) description, 2) feelings, 3) evaluation, 4) analysis, 5) conclusion, and 6) action plan. Content analysis was used to analyse the data.
Results
Five main themes were developed: 1) Positive affective experiential learning 2) Introduction to foundational radiographic principles, 3) Insight into the reality of the clinical environment and career progression, 4) Learning through peer-mentorship and 5) Improvement of game dynamics. The students’ reflections indicate that the ARR had a multitude of benefits that the students could use to build on as they start their first year of study
Conclusion
The Amazing Radiography Race demonstrates the value of gamification in health science orientation, promoting self-directed learning, teamwork, and essential interpersonal skills. It provided meaningful exposure for students with limited preclinical experience and highlighted the critical role of enthusiastic facilitators, especially senior students, in creating a supportive learning environment. While clinical settings may pose challenges, the ARR offers a scalable, context-sensitive model for enhancing orientation across disciplines.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-17DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2025.102150
Amanda Moreira , Tara Rosewall , Jennifer Dang , Michael Velec , Nicole Harnett , Yat Tsang , Patricia Lindsay , Peter Chung , Winnie Li
Purpose
Advancements in precision radiation therapy have enabled adaptive radiation therapy (ART), which involves modifying treatment plans based on anatomical changes observed during treatment. This study analyzes ART workflows and Radiation Therapist (RTT) roles to identify upskilling needs and inform recommendations for a national competency framework supporting advanced image-guided ART in Canada.
Materials and Methods
A multi-center, multi-phase mixed methods approach was used to explore RTT roles and training needs for ART across Canada. Phase 1 analyzed national survey data, focusing on RTT involvement and training in offline and online ART workflows. Phase 2 mapped online ART workflows for MR-guided and CT-guided linac systems and compared them to national and international competency frameworks. Phase 3 employed a Modified Delphi process with subject matter experts from five Canadian centers practicing online ART to reach consensus on tasks requiring upskilling beyond entry-level competencies.
Results
Survey responses were received from 32 of 48 centers (67%), with 25 reporting offline ART and 5 reporting online ART. RTTs were involved in nearly all steps of both ART workflows, though their roles varied by modality. Offline ART tasks were primarily performed by dosimetry RTTs, while online ART tasks were concentrated among treatment unit RTTs. Training approaches differed significantly, with offline ART relying on in-house methods and online ART initially supported by vendor training. The Delphi process identified four key tasks requiring upskilling: structure propagation and contouring, target volume verification, plan modification, and dosimetric evaluation. These tasks, along with treatment decision-making, were also rated as highly important to the safety and efficacy of online ART.
Conclusions
Canadian RTTs are increasingly taking on expanded roles in the ART process. However, for those stepping into these roles, training has been inconsistent and often lacking beyond entry-level preparation. Tasks identified by expert consensus should serve as target training areas for centers aiming to upskill their RTTs and broaden the implementation of ART. An adaptive competency framework could equip RTTs with the necessary knowledge, skills and judgement to successfully work in this evolving ART environment and should standardize training nationally.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-13DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2025.102140
Supritha S , Abhimanyu Pradhan , Rajagopal Kadavigere , Winniecia Dkhar , Suresh Sukumar , Neil Abraham Barnes , Ashwin Prabhu
<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>CT Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA) is the reference standard for detecting pulmonary embolism. Yet, it is associated with substantial radiation exposure and using iodinated contrast media, which carry inherent patient risks. With growing emphasis on patient safety and adherence to the ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) principle, optimizing CTPA protocols to minimize radiation dose and contrast volume has become a critical focus in clinical imaging. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of low tube voltage and reduced contrast volume protocols in CTPA on radiation dose, contrast media usage, image quality, and diagnostic accuracy, and to identify evidence-based strategies for optimizing these parameters in clinical practice.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINHAL was conducted to identify studies investigating dose-reduction and contrast-sparing techniques in CTPA. Eligible studies reported quantitative outcomes on radiation exposure, contrast media volume, and image quality. Two reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts, and full texts, performed data extraction, and assessed methodological quality using validated risk of bias tools (QUADS-2). Meta-analytical synthesis was conducted when data were sufficiently homogenous, with subgroup analyses performed to explore sources of heterogeneity.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The search identified 148 records, of which 35 studies were included for data extraction, including 11 that provided complete data on radiation dose, contrast volume, and image quality. Studies consistently demonstrated that protocols using low tube voltage (≤80 kVp) and reduced contrast volume (≤60 ml), particularly when combined with iterative reconstruction techniques (e.g., SAFIRE, iDose4), achieved significant reductions in computed tomography dose index (CTDIvol) and effective dose ranging from 50 % to over 80 % while preserving diagnostic image quality. Image parameters such as attenuation, signal-to-noise ratio, and contrast-to-noise ratio remained within acceptable diagnostic limits, supporting the efficacy of low-dose protocols.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Low-kVp CTPA protocols with reduced contrast volume and iterative reconstruction significantly decrease radiation and contrast exposure without compromising diagnostic performance. These findings support their integration into routine practice, especially for patients at risk of contrast-induced nephropathy or radiation sensitivity.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>Using low tube voltage CTPA protocols with reduced contrast volume, particularly when combined with iterative reconstruction, enhances patient safety by minimizing radiation exposure and contrast-induced risks.</di
简介：CT肺血管造影（CTPA）是检测肺栓塞的参考标准。然而，它与大量辐射暴露和使用碘造影剂有关，这对患者有固有的风险。随着对患者安全和遵守ALARA（尽可能低的合理可达到）原则的日益重视，优化CTPA方案以最小化辐射剂量和造影剂已成为临床影像学的关键焦点。本系统综述和荟萃分析旨在评估CTPA低管电压和降低造影剂体积方案对辐射剂量、造影剂使用、图像质量和诊断准确性的影响，并确定临床实践中优化这些参数的循证策略。方法：本综述遵循系统评价和荟萃分析的首选报告项目（PRISMA）指南。我们对PubMed、Embase、Scopus、Web of Science和CINHAL进行了系统搜索，以确定研究CTPA中剂量减少和对比节省技术的研究。符合条件的研究报告了辐射暴露、造影剂体积和图像质量的定量结果。两名审稿人独立筛选标题、摘要和全文，进行数据提取，并使用经过验证的偏倚风险工具（QUADS-2）评估方法学质量。当数据足够同质时，进行荟萃分析综合，并进行亚组分析以探索异质性的来源。结果：检索到148条记录，其中35项研究被纳入数据提取，其中11项研究提供了完整的辐射剂量、对比体积和图像质量数据。研究一致表明，使用低管电压（≤80 kVp）和降低造影剂（≤60 ml）的方案，特别是与迭代重建技术（例如，SAFIRE, iDose4）相结合，在保持诊断图像质量的同时，显著降低了计算机断层扫描剂量指数（CTDIvol）和有效剂量，范围从50%到80%以上。图像参数如衰减、信噪比和对比噪声比保持在可接受的诊断范围内，支持低剂量方案的有效性。结论：低kvp CTPA方案减少造影剂体积和迭代重建显著降低辐射和造影剂暴露，而不影响诊断性能。这些发现支持将其纳入常规实践，特别是对于有造影剂肾病或放射敏感性风险的患者。实践意义：使用低管电压CTPA方案，降低造影剂体积，特别是与迭代重建相结合，通过最大限度地减少辐射暴露和造影剂引起的风险，提高了患者的安全性。
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Pub Date : 2025-11-13DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2025.102134
Divya K． Mohan , Senthil Kumar M , Venkata Sai P． M , Velmurugan J , Venkateswarlu Raavi , Venkatachalam Perumal
Objective
Exposure to low doses of radiation from medical imaging continues to increase over time. Amongst various imaging modalities, radiation from Computed Tomography (CT) scans mainly delivers doses to organs within the field of scan, which can increase the risk of cancer. Therefore, in the present study, we aim to derive the organ dose and estimate the Lifetime Attributable Risk (LAR) of cancer incidence for South Indian pediatric participants receiving radiation during whole abdomen, urogram, chest, and brain CT scans.
Methods
Pediatric participants (n = 100) who underwent different types of CT scans were recruited. The study participants were categorized into four sub-groups based on their age: 0–2.5, 2.5–7.5, 7.5–12.5, and 12.5–18 years. Organ doses were calculated by entering scan parameters in the VirtualDose™ CT software. Cancer risk models in Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation VII phase 2 report were used to estimate LAR.
Results
The highest organ doses were observed in the colon, stomach, bladder, and liver from whole abdomen CT; bladder, colon, gonads, stomach, breast (females), and liver from urogram CT; lungs, liver, stomach, and breast (females) from chest CT; and salivary glands and brain from brain CT. Predicted LAR of cancer incidence was highest for the colon (58.55) and bladder (35.76) from whole abdomen CT, colon (67.23), bladder (49.37), and breast (females) (46.25) from urogram CT, breast (females) (76.69) and lungs (73.34) from chest CT, and thyroid (16.43) from brain CT, with gonads and thyroid showing the lowest LAR across most scans except brain CT scan.
Conclusion
The present study provides a clearer comprehension of the organ dose and its contribution in estimating the LAR of cancer incidence from a single CT scan, thereby indicating the importance of radiation safety to avoid unwanted exposure in pediatric participants.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-13DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2025.102139
Gerhardus George Visser Koch, Hamida Moosa, Janike Smith, Florence Elizabeth Davidson
Introduction
Gamification in higher education, particularly in the health professions, is rapidly gaining interest. Limited literature, however, prevails over the experiences of educators and students on the development of and participation in gamified assessments. The current paper presents an overview of a newly integrated gamified assessment in an undergraduate medical imaging and therapeutic sciences curriculum and its potential to serve as an assessment tool.
Method
Following ethical approval, the Gibbs Reflective Cycle was utilised among two South African educators and two students from a single research site to reflect on a newly integrated gamified assessment. The Gibbs Reflective Cycle follows a six-phase approach to guide original thought. The six phases included a description of their experience, feelings, an evaluation, an analysis to make sense of the experience by consulting relevant literature, a conclusion, and the development of an action plan to implement potential improvements going forward.
Results and discussion
Similar perspectives were shared between the two educators and two students, reiterating the value of gamification in higher education. Recommendations to enhance the facilitation of similar assessments include, but are not limited to: a physical space that is conducive to playing tangible games, drawing on the working principles of existing games, and a collaborative approach to develop a peer evaluation marking rubric.
Conclusion
The collaborative and reflective approach between the two educators and two students harnessed collective wisdom on the impact of gamification in higher education. Gamified assessments have the potential to improve student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. Insight gained into the newly integrated gamified assessment could be used and transferred to curricular offerings in other health professions and beyond.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-08DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2025.102141
G.G.V. Koch , A.R. de Clercq , K. Motiang , H. Essop , D. Lamola , T.E. Khoza , R.M. Kekana , H. Muller , L.J. Hazell , R. van de Venter
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