Looking at the gender disparity in interventional radiology: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The underrepresentation of women within interventional radiology (IR) is profound. This scoping review aims to evaluate the current literature on gender disparity within IR. To uncover relevant themes and research gaps to inform future research and to recommend changes aimed at increasing application and retention of women in IR.

Methods

A review of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science was conducted. Specific inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to gather all relevant literature. Thematic analysis of included literature highlighted themes and commonalities between papers.

Results

Of 396 articles, only 15 met the inclusion criteria. Many papers were excluded due to their lack of relevance to the topic. Thematic analysis identified 6 themes radiation exp

SUBMITTER: Moffitt C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11417366 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature