Search Results - "Lewis, Shantel"
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Radiographers' conceptualisation of trauma imaging in Gauteng, South Africa
Published in Health SA = SA Gesondheid (2024)“…Radiographers form part of the healthcare team and are integral in the diagnosis and treatment of trauma patients. Additionally, they are required to provide…”
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Theory of optimising radiation protection among diagnostic radiographers depicted as a model
Published in Health SA = SA Gesondheid (30-09-2024)“…When radiation protection practices are suboptimal, it becomes necessary to take additional steps to optimise practices. Therefore, this study aimed to develop…”
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Collimation and cropping in diagnostic radiography: How concerned are we?
Published in Journal of medical radiation sciences (01-03-2023)“…This editorial examines current collimation and cropping practices in general radiography. We critically reflect on whether we are concerned by the practice of…”
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Using the theory of planned behaviour to determine radiation protection among South African diagnostic radiographers: a cross‐sectional survey
Published in Journal of medical radiation sciences (01-03-2022)“…Introduction The use of ionising radiation in medicine accounts for the majority of radiation exposure from artificial sources. Therefore, all measures to…”
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Australian graduate radiographers' perspectives and experiences of work readiness
Published in Journal of medical radiation sciences (01-09-2023)“…Graduate radiographers entering their qualified positions need to orientate and familiarise themselves with a rapidly changing work environment to deliver a…”
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Retrospective evaluation of exposure indicators: a pilot study of exposure technique in digital radiography
Published in Journal of medical radiation sciences (01-03-2019)“…Introduction Digital radiography lacks visual clues of exposure techniques used to obtain radiographs, therefore manufacturers have included exposure…”
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July 2021 civil unrest: South African diagnostic radiography students’ experiences
Published in Health SA = SA Gesondheid (2023)“…Abstract only…”
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Educators' experiences of teaching and learning in radiography during COVID-19: A single-site South African study
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South African radiography leadership co-constructing radiation protection change ideas
Published in Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences (01-06-2022)“…This article presents the findings of phase three of a mixed-method study. Phases one and two explored South African radiographers’ radiation protection…”
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Two years on and four waves later: Johannesburg diagnostic radiographers’ experiences of COVID-19
Published in Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences (01-06-2023)“…At the onset of COVID-19 diagnostic radiographers from Gauteng, South Africa, shared their experiences of the new workflow and operations, their well-being and…”
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Diagnostic radiography students' experiences of a practical method demonstrating the effect of milliampere-second in digital X-ray imaging systems
Published in Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences (01-09-2021)“…The effect of exposure technique factors varies between analogue and digital X-ray imaging systems (DR). Understanding these variations is paramount to…”
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Radiation Protection among South African Diagnostic Radiographers—A Mixed Method Study
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Radiation Protection among South African Diagnostic Radiographers—A Mixed Method Study
Published in Health physics (1958) (01-03-2023)“…Worldwide, radiographers' radiation protection practices vary. In South Africa, evidence of diagnostic radiographers' suboptimal radiation protection practices…”
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The lived experiences of radiotherapists treating paediatric patients: Gauteng, South Africa
Published in Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences (01-09-2022)“…Paediatric cancers are rare and more complex than adult cancers. Consequently, treatment for paediatric cancers is complex, requiring absolute precision and…”
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An investigation of internal scatter during computed tomography using an anthropomorphic phantom
Published in Health and technology (01-07-2024)“…Background The general practice for all radiographic procedures is to use Lead Shielding to optimise radiation dose to the patient. The American Association of…”
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An exploratory study on recently qualified Australian radiographers’ expectations and experiences in emergency and trauma imaging
Published in Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences (01-03-2023)“…Radiographers provide imaging services in multiple healthcare settings, including emergency and trauma. Transitioning to a qualified radiographer is already a…”
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Evaluating the Use of Detector Dose Indicators in Digital X-Ray Imaging Systems
Published 01-01-2018“…Detector dose indicators (DDIs) are the only indicators of correct exposure technique in digital X-ray imaging systems but the use of such indicators remains…”
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Maximize retirement savings
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