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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiography
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Radiographic image quality is typically assessed using technical and anatomical criteria.
  • This study explores radiographers' decision-making processes regarding image rejection, focusing on contextual factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how radiographers incorporate contextual factors into their image rejection decisions.
  • To understand the reasoning behind image rejection across different phases of image production.

Main Methods:

  • Cognitive interviews using the think-aloud method with nine radiographers from Belgium and Ireland.
  • Simulation of four radiographic scenarios with patient variation and technical challenges.
  • Thematic analysis of transcribed interviews.

Main Results:

  • Image rejection is influenced by patient characteristics, workflow, technical parameters, and interprofessional dynamics, beyond objective errors.
  • Belgian radiographers cited radiologist preferences more often, while Irish participants focused on protocols and patient-specific adaptations.
  • Cultural differences and varied terminology contribute to diverse image acceptability standards.

Conclusions:

  • Radiographic image quality assessment is a complex process involving both objective image features and subjective contextual judgments.
  • Findings suggest a need to balance standardization with flexibility in image assessment.
  • Implications for reject analysis, radiographer education, and AI integration in diagnostic imaging.