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    Perspectives of medical imaging professionals about the impact of AI on Swiss radiographers

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    Authors
    Champendal, Mélanie
    De Labouchère, Stephanie
    Ghotra, Switinder Singh
    Gremion, Isabelle
    Sun, Zhonghua
    Torre, Sofia
    Khine, Ricardo
    Marmy, Laurent
    Malamateniou, Christina
    Sá Dos Reis, Claudia
    Date
    2024
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Champendal, M. and De Labouchère, S. and Ghotra, S.S. and Gremion, I. and Sun, Z. and Torre, S. and Khine, R. et al. 2024. Perspectives of medical imaging professionals about the impact of AI on Swiss radiographers. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. 55 (4): 101741.
    Source Title
    Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
    DOI
    10.1016/j.jmir.2024.101741
    ISSN
    0820-5930
    Faculty
    Faculty of Health Sciences
    School
    Curtin Medical School
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/95862
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly implemented in medical imaging practice, however, its impact on radiographers practice is not well studied. The aim of this study was to explore the perceived impact of AI on radiographers' activities and profession in Switzerland.

    Methods: A survey conducted in the UK, translated into French and German, was disseminated through professional bodies and social media. The participants were Swiss radiographers (clinical/educators/ researchers/students) and physicians working within the medical imaging profession (radiology/nuclear medicine/radiation-oncology). The survey covered five sections: demographics, AI-knowledge, skills, confidence, perceptions about the AI impact. Descriptive, association statistics and qualitative thematic analysis were conducted.

    Results: A total of 242 responses were collected (89% radiographers; 11% physicians). AI is being used by 43% of participants in clinical practice, but 64% of them did not feel confident with AI-terminology. Participants viewed AI as an opportunity (57%), while 19% considered it as a threat. The opportunities were associated with streamlining repetitive tasks, minimizing errors, increasing time towards patient-centered care, research, and patient safety. The significant threats identified were reduction on work positions (23%), decrease of the radiographers' expertise level due to automation bias (16%). Participants (68%) did not feel well trained/prepared to implement AI in their practice, highlighting the non-availability of specific training (88%). 93% of the participants mentioned that AI education should be included at undergraduate education program.

    Conclusion: Although most participants perceive AI as an opportunity, this study identified areas for improvement including lack of knowledge, educational supports/training, and confidence in radiographers. Customised training needs to be implemented to improve clinical practice and understanding of how AI can benefit radiographers.

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