Evidence-based radiography: A new methodology or the systematisation of an old practice?

Abstract

Ti t l e Evi d e n c e-b a s e d r a dio g r a p hy : a n e w m e t h o d olo gy o r t h e sy s t e m a ti s a tio n of a n ol d p r a c tic e ?

Re: Abrantes et al. ‘evidence-based radiography: A new methodology or the systematisation of an old practice?’ and Michele et al. ‘knowledge translation: Radiographers compared to other healthcare professionals’

“…‘Evidence-based radiography: A new methodology or the systematisation of an old practice?' 1 and the narrative review by Michele et al. ‘Knowledge translation: radiographers compared to other healthcare professionals'.…”

“…The articles 1 , 2 are timely and relevant. Radiographers have recently led and collaborated with Medical Practitioners (‘doctors’) and Non-Medical Practitioners to develop the evidence-based medicine (EBM), evidence-based radiography (EBR), and knowledge translation (KT) in order to aid the triage and monitoring of patients with suspected COVID-19.…”

“…Abrantes et al. 1 and Michele et al. 2 findings and discussion refer to: The strength of the radiography profession: it's delivery of undergraduate education using the research-led, -oriented and -tutored practice model.…”

“…I feel a paradigm shift needs to occur to enable the profession to move forward, during this phase of COVID-19 and beyond, and embrace EBR and KT. This shift needs to include: More Radiographers (early career to consultant and academics) achieving PhD status; 11 Radiography leaders and managers, who have been graduates for up to 30 years ago, to promote the role of the research Radiographer; Radiographers, from the new graduate to the advanced and consultant and academic (lecturers and researchers) to use these articles, 1 , 2 and the publications in the special issue, 3 as a catalyst to develop a joint clinical/HEI research culture, and disseminate co-authored student and early career research; The two mature professions of radiography and radiology to work together, rather than being bogged down with protectionism. …”

“…Radiographers, from the new graduate to the advanced and consultant and academic (lecturers and researchers) to use these articles, 1 , 2 and the publications in the special issue, 3 as a catalyst to develop a joint clinical/HEI research culture, and disseminate co-authored student and early career research;…”