ArticleRadiation protection dosimetry2026
A nationwide survey of radiographic exposure factor selection practices in small animal veterinary clinics across Ireland.
Article in Radiation protection dosimetry, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
What it found
Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.
The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
0 citing papers in PubMed.
No citing paper in PubMed yet.
Corrections and comments
PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.
Authors and funding
4 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
Radiographic exposure factor selection impacts image quality and radiation dose. This study examined the professionals responsible for conducting X-ray examinations and their training in Ireland. An online survey was distributed to all practices registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Data were collected on demographics, X-ray equipment, methods of exposure factor selection, confidence in adjustments, and knowledge of detector dose indicators. A total of 120 responses were received. Most clinics use digital systems and rely on technique charts. Many respondents showed limited understanding of detector dose indicators, with 40% reporting poor knowledge and nearly half unaware of their system's capabilities. Exposure factors were rarely adjusted, raising concerns about dose creep. Confidence was higher among less experienced staff. No strong association was found between post-qualification training and confidence. Findings highlight the need for improved training, continuous professional development, and guidelines to optimize practice.
Indexed as
Identifiers
What OpenQuestion holds
Registered trials
Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.