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Clinical Imaging Feb 2020Increased performance demands have interacted with suboptimal use of technology and contributed to burnout among radiologists. Although the problem of radiologist... (Review)
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Increased performance demands have interacted with suboptimal use of technology and contributed to burnout among radiologists. Although the problem of radiologist burnout has been well documented, there is a gap in the literature in terms of how technology can be better utilized to lessen the problem. Informatics-based modifications to existing technology hold the potential to reduce the amount of time radiologists spend on noninterpretive tasks, decrease interruptions, facilitate connections with colleagues, and improve patient care. Examples of successful modifications to technology are presented and discussed in relation to how they contribute to improving workplace engagement among radiologists.
Topics: Burnout, Psychological; Humans; Informatics; Radiologists
PubMed: 31821974
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2019.10.014 -
Pediatric Radiology May 2021
Topics: Humans; Radiologists; Sensitivity and Specificity
PubMed: 33399981
DOI: 10.1007/s00247-020-04932-6 -
Academic Radiology Aug 2019Given the rapid pace at which modern radiology is evolving and the associated paradigm shifts in health care delivery, it is critical that radiologists adapt and... (Review)
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Given the rapid pace at which modern radiology is evolving and the associated paradigm shifts in health care delivery, it is critical that radiologists adapt and constantly update the skills and knowledge required to practice safe, patient-centered care. The Association of University Radiologists-Radiology Research Alliance Lifelong Learning Task Force convened to explore the current status and future directions of lifelong learning in radiology and summarized its finding in this article. We review the various learning platforms and resources available to radiologists in their self-motivated and self-directed pursuit of lifelong learning. We also discuss the challenges and perceived barriers to lifelong learning and strategies to mitigate those barriers and optimize learning outcomes.
Topics: Education, Medical, Continuing; Humans; Motivation; Radiologists; Radiology; Self-Directed Learning as Topic
PubMed: 31072766
DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2019.03.019 -
Journal of the American College of... Jul 2016Clinical depression affects physicians, including radiologists. Medical professionals, including radiologists, may be more comfortable treating a patient than being one,... (Review)
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Clinical depression affects physicians, including radiologists. Medical professionals, including radiologists, may be more comfortable treating a patient than being one, and psychiatric issues may be regarded as taboo for discussion, so the issue of clinical depression in the specialty and subspecialty has not received widespread attention. Specifically, a review of the national and international literature in PubMed, Scopus, and Google reveals few publications dedicated to the issue of clinical depression in radiology; although statistically, they must exist. The purpose of this report is to define the terms and describe the manifestations and scope of the issues related to clinical depression, with special attention given to risk factors unique to radiologists, such as working in low ambient light or near different fields of magnetic strength. By the end of the article, it is the authors' hope that the reading radiologist will be aware of, and open to, the possibility of clinical depression in a colleague or within his or herself because clinical depression is common and it is important to get help.
Topics: Burnout, Professional; Causality; Comorbidity; Depression; Incidence; Radiologists; Risk Factors; United States; Workload
PubMed: 27085789
DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2016.03.014 -
Journal of the American College of... Apr 2023
Topics: Humans; Radiologists; Radiology
PubMed: 36805492
DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2022.11.020 -
Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 2022Radiologist wellness is important on an individual and group/institutional level and helps to promote a strong and healthy working environment, which can improve... (Review)
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Radiologist wellness is important on an individual and group/institutional level and helps to promote a strong and healthy working environment, which can improve radiologist retention and engagement. This paper will discuss case examples of radiologist wellness improvements in a single academic institution over a 3-year period using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) model. Leveraging this framework led to the implementation of reading room assistants, reduction in work-related injuries by improvements in ergonomics, and the formation of a faculty mentorship program.
Topics: Humans; Radiologists
PubMed: 35365374
DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2022.02.006 -
Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Oct 2022
Topics: Artificial Intelligence; Humans; Radiologists; Radiology
PubMed: 35973913
DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2022.08.001 -
Radiology Sep 2023Literacy in research studies of artificial intelligence (AI) has become an important skill for radiologists. It is required to make a proper assessment of the validity,... (Review)
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Literacy in research studies of artificial intelligence (AI) has become an important skill for radiologists. It is required to make a proper assessment of the validity, reproducibility, and clinical applicability of AI studies. However, AI studies are generally perceived to be more difficult for clinician readers to evaluate than traditional clinical research studies. This special report-as an effective, concise guide for readers-aims to assist clinical radiologists in critically evaluating different types of clinical research articles involving AI. It does not intend to be a comprehensive checklist or methodological summary for complete clinical evaluation of AI or a reporting guideline. Ten key items for readers to check are described, regarding study purpose, function and clinical context of AI, training data, data preprocessing, AI modeling techniques, test data, AI performance, helpfulness and value of AI, interpretability of AI, and code sharing. The important aspects of each item are explained for readers to consider when reading publications on AI clinical research. Evaluating each item can help radiologists assess the validity, reproducibility, and clinical applicability of clinical research articles involving AI.
Topics: Humans; Artificial Intelligence; Reproducibility of Results; Radiologists; Research Design
PubMed: 37750772
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Techniques in Vascular and... Sep 2021Understanding the basics and nuances of the functionality of ultrasound (US) equipment and of its various knobs and modes will enable the interventional radiologist to... (Review)
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Understanding the basics and nuances of the functionality of ultrasound (US) equipment and of its various knobs and modes will enable the interventional radiologist to acquire higher quality US images. This, in turn will potentially allow US-guided procedures to be performed safely, and with greater operator confidence, and may also allow certain procedures to be performed with US instead of CT or fluoroscopic guidance. In this article, we review the practical aspects of US image optimization for the interventional radiologist, including equipment and transducer selection, depth, focal zone and gain setting adjustment, as well as special considerations for imaging the obese patient. Color Doppler image optimization and recent developments in ultrasound imaging are briefly discussed.
Topics: Fluoroscopy; Humans; Radiologists; Ultrasonography; Ultrasonography, Interventional
PubMed: 34861965
DOI: 10.1016/j.tvir.2021.100766 -
Abdominal Radiology (New York) May 2023Pregnancy-associated cancer (PAC) occurs in approximately 1 in 1000 pregnancies, and the incidence is expected to rise due to delayed childbearing (Silverstein et al. in... (Review)
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Pregnancy-associated cancer (PAC) occurs in approximately 1 in 1000 pregnancies, and the incidence is expected to rise due to delayed childbearing (Silverstein et al. in JCO Oncol Pract 16:545-557, 2020; Woitek et al. in ESMO Open 1:e000017, 2016). Diagnosis and management of PACs are challenging and diagnosis is often delayed as symptoms may overlap with physiologic changes of pregnancy (Jha et al. in RadioGraphics 42:220005, 2022). These patients are best cared for by a multidisciplinary healthcare team composed of experts (Silverstein et al. in JCO Oncol Pract 16:545-557, 2020). Management of these patients must balance optimal maternal care with potentially harmful fetal effects. This involves honest, forthright, and sometimes difficult discussions between the care team and the patient throughout the entirety of care. Radiologists play a significant role in timely cancer diagnosis, staging and follow-up during and after pregnancy, accurate determination of gestational age, and in assessing fetal growth and well-being throughout pregnancy.
Topics: Pregnancy; Female; Humans; Neoplasms; Radiologists
PubMed: 36705722
DOI: 10.1007/s00261-023-03809-0