Perspectives of medical imaging professionals about the impact of AI on Swiss radiographers
Champendal, Mélanie, De Labouchère, Stephanie, Ghotra, Switinder Singh, Gremion, Isabelle, Sun, Zhonghua, Torre, Sofia, Khine, Ricardo, Marmy, Laurent, Malamateniou, Christina and dos Reis, Claudia Sá (2024) Perspectives of medical imaging professionals about the impact of AI on Swiss radiographers. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 55 (4). p. 101741. ISSN 19398654
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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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| Additional Information: | ** Article version: AM ** Embargo end date: 27-08-2025 ** From Elsevier via Jisc Publications Router ** History: epub 27-08-2024; issued 31-12-2024. ** Licence for AM version of this article starting on 27-08-2025: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
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| Date Deposited: | 02 Sep 2024 11:07 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Sep 2024 11:07 |
| URI: | https://bnu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/19163 |
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