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ArticleThe British journal of radiology2023

Usefulness of augmented reality in radiological protection education and training for interventional radiologists.

Thiago Vm Lima, Rafael Figueiredo Pohlmann Simões, Mirjam Heinrich, Tobias Kreienbühl, Richard Wetzel, Justus E Roos

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Article in The British journal of radiology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Thiago Vm LimaRadiology and Nuclear Medicine, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Luzern, Switzerland.
Rafael Figueiredo Pohlmann SimõesSection of Medical Physics, National Institute of Cancer (INCa), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Mirjam HeinrichRadiology and Nuclear Medicine, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Luzern, Switzerland.
Tobias KreienbühlImmersive Realities Research Lab, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Luzern, Switzerland.
Richard WetzelImmersive Realities Research Lab, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Luzern, Switzerland.
Justus E RoosRadiology and Nuclear Medicine, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Luzern, Switzerland.

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Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this work is to evaluate the usefulness of using augmented reality (AR) to train medical professionals in radiological protection (RP) in fluoroscopy.

methodsA Microsoft HoloLens 2 device has been used to simulate a fluoroscopic device. The teaching scenario considers a Philips Azurion able to rotate to pre-defined gantry positions,a dorsal decubitus patient and a ceiling shield. Radiation exposures were simulated using the FLUKA Monte Carlo code. 11 radiologists were asked to reproduce their positioning as per a clinical procedure and to correctly position the ceiling shield. Then, they were presented with the radiation exposure of their choices and were able to further optimise it. After the session, they were asked to complete a questionnaire.

resultsUsers rated the AR educational approach as Intuitive and relevant to RP education (35%) and inspiring to deepen their knowledge (18%). Nevertheless, a negative aspect was mainly the difficulty in dealing with the system (58%). Although the participants were radiologists, a minority recognised themselves as having accurate knowledge of the RP (18%), indicating a relevant knowledge gap.

conclusionThe usefulness of using AR in RP education for radiologists has been shown. The visual aid of such technology is likely to improve the consolidation of practical knowledge. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: The use of interactive teaching techniques has the possibility to both help radiology professionals consolidate their radiation protection training and confidence in their practices.

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Augmented RealityRadiation ProtectionRadiologyEducational StatusHumansRadiologists

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PMID36971478
PMCPMC10161920

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