Improving education and supervision of Queensland X-ray Operators through video conference technology: A teleradiography pilot project.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

X-ray Operator (XO) supervision in Queensland is performed by radiographers in a site removed from the XO site. This has historically been performed by telephone when the XO requires immediate help, as well as post-examination through radiographer review and the provision of written feedback on images produced. This project aimed to improve image quality through the provision of real-time support of XOs by the introduction of video conference (VC) supervision.

Methods

A 6-month pilot project compared image quality with and without VC supervision. VC equipment was installed in the X-ray room at two rural sites, as well as at the radiographer site, to enable visual and oral supervision. The VC unit enabled visualisation of the X-ray examination technique as it was

SUBMITTER: Rawle M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5715238 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature