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Fatima Farman1, Awin Mohammed Murad1, Kehinde O Sunmboye2,3
1General Internal Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, GBR.
Clinicians often lack confidence interpreting chest X-rays (CXRs) before biological treatment. Specialist nurses require more training for accurate CXR interpretation, emphasizing the need for improved radiology education.
Area of Science:
- Radiology and Medical Imaging
- Clinical Medicine
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- Chest X-rays (CXRs) are vital for diagnosing pulmonary and cardiovascular disorders.
- Clinicians without radiology specialization struggle with CXR interpretation.
- Pre-biological screening CXRs require accurate interpretation for timely treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the confidence and competence of clinicians in interpreting pre-biological screening CXRs.
- To identify differences in CXR interpretation skills among various clinician groups.
- To determine the need for enhanced radiology training for specific healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing an online survey.
- Data collected from junior specialty trainees, higher specialty trainees, and specialist nurses.
- Statistical analysis included Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn-Bonferroni tests.
Main Results:
- Clinicians reported insufficient confidence in interpreting pre-biological screening CXRs.
- A significant difference in training needs was found between clinician groups (p=0.001).
- Specialist nurses required more training compared to higher specialty trainees.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced radiology education is crucial for clinicians interpreting CXRs for pre-biological screening.
- Structured training programs can improve CXR interpretation skills and patient outcomes.
- Accurate interpretation of non-formally reported chest radiographs is essential for effective healthcare practices.
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